What LVL beam means
An LVL is laminated veneer lumber: thin wood veneers glued into a stiff, straight beam used for headers, beams and rim boards.
Also called laminated veneer lumber, Microllam.
Where it matters on a carpentry job
LVLs are the usual beam when a wall comes out. They are sized from the maker's tables or software, and plies are fastened together by the maker's nailing or bolting pattern.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Framing calculator
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