The first explorations into engineered lumber happened during World War II in the United States. LVL is mentioned as a subcategory of structural glued laminated timber. The 1991 release is the first release which mentions LVL. The American Wood Council's National Design Specification for Wood Construction is generally updated on a 3- to 5-year cycle. While plywood became widespread by the early 20th century, the invention of LVL was not until the 1980s after the invention of oriented strand board. They are the result of new technology and economic pressure to make use of new species and smaller trees that cannot be used to make solid sawn lumber. Structural composite lumber products, including LVL, are a relatively recent innovation. LVL is a type of structural composite lumber, comparable to glued laminated timber (glulam) but with a higher allowable stress. Due to its composite nature, it is much less likely than conventional lumber to warp, twist, bow, or shrink. LVL offers several advantages over typical milled lumber: Made in a factory under controlled specifications, it is stronger, straighter, and more uniform. It is typically used for headers, beams, rimboard, and edge-forming material. Available in 600mm increments from 2.4m to 13.Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood product that uses multiple layers of thin wood assembled with adhesives.For quality assurance the Futurebuild range is manufactured with independent audit processes and product certification.Īll Futurebuild LVL products are manufactured using a type ‘A’ bond with less than 0.5mg/L formaldehyde emissions from the final product (equivalent to E0).
#LVL LUMBER CODE#
Characteristic Properties are determined in accordance with AS/NZS 4063.2:2010 and so comply with the provisions of the New Zealand Building Code through clause 2.3 for engineering design in accordance with NZS3603:1993 Timber Structures Standard.įuturebuild LVL is committed to manufacturing innovative engineered building products. Solid Futurebuild LVL products are manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4357, Structural Laminated Veneer Lumber.
#LVL LUMBER SOFTWARE#
Supported by technical support and software from Futurebuild LVL.Residential Span Tables available - refer brochures below.Available Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified (FSC® C007103) upon request.Manufactured from sustainably-grown NZ plantation pine.Stringent quality control – EWPAA certified.Each piece is branded for ease of identification.Untreated and H3.1 LOSP treated product available made to order subject to minimum volumes and lead times, Contact us for further information.Readily available and stocked H1.2 treated using a glue line and surface spray treatment to the requirements of NZS 3640.
Veneers are bonded together using type 'A' (marine) bond, known for long-term durability in structural applications.Straight, true, strong, lightweight and dimensionally stable.hySPAN is not intended to support brickwork or other heavy masonry products. hySPAN is suitable for all structural applications in residential, commercial, industrial and rural buildings subject to design verification. HySPAN ® laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is easy to work with using traditional building tools and is clearly branded for easy identification and your guarantee of quality.
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