LVL engineered Lumber Explained!

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  • @lanceleavitt7472
    @lanceleavitt7472 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I had 7 question; you answered every one of them. -- Thanks for the great upload. ---

  • @malarchuk
    @malarchuk 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video

  • @samajier2566
    @samajier2566 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for sharing

  • @NigelNaughton
    @NigelNaughton 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great info!! Thank you! we are in the process of building a barn and we have to 56' lengths (56x36) that we will be using LVLs.

  • @millikenway
    @millikenway ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello sir, thank you very much taking the time to share your knowledge on LVL. I am in Toronto. I have tried hard digging out more info on using LVL instead of dimensional lumber building a deck cover, 15' by 8'. One side of the 15' ledger board is hung on to the brick wall of the house. The opening is 15' and I think LVL may be the way to go. The immediate question is what size LVL to buy?? Do I want to get a single1.75"x9.5"x16' or stacking two pieces of 1.75"x7.25x16'?? I spent hours on the Internet but couldn't find anything that I can make use of and yours is by far the most helpful video. The cover has to bear the weight of only 4 pieces of 3/4" OSB board and shingles. The slope is every 12" the rise is 3" good enough to shed the winter snow. If you can point me to a good source of info I would be so grateful!!

    • @detroitdiy
      @detroitdiy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Leger boards are different because they are fastened to the wall in multiple locations. Most span tables for lvl beams are just that for spans. A 2x10 can span the 8 feet no problem and handle snow load. I would attach a single lvl of 1.75 x 10 as my ledger board. Also I would install it using the fastners at the recommended or code distances. Here it is every 12 inches. I hope this helps and an lvl is an excellent choice.

    • @detroitdiy
      @detroitdiy  ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/3Grj2qDU_d0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RBTUGwDwL5eJw3m0
      This is a video I did on ledger boards. There are 2 parts this is part 1. In my playlist is a deck build series that you my find helpful.

    • @jayzswayz4897
      @jayzswayz4897 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      don't use lvl outdoors

  • @saudk9261
    @saudk9261 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where is the link you sir that you said would be helpful? can you please share that link you were talking about in the video?

    • @detroitdiy
      @detroitdiy  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      www.bc.com/versa-lam-lvl-span-size-chart/

    • @detroitdiy
      @detroitdiy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry about that.

  • @vcleare
    @vcleare 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm building a garage. 20 ft wide by 30 ft long. 10 ft tall. I'm considering putting a single LVL down the middle to support my ceiling joist which is going to be 2 by 6. Is a single LVL enough or should I double it. The roof is going to be a 7/12 pitch. I'll just be bracing down on top of the ceiling.

    • @detroitdiy
      @detroitdiy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      www.bc.com/span-and-size-charts-for-bci-joists/

    • @detroitdiy
      @detroitdiy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This span chart may help you make the right choice. I can not say that will be enough.

  • @letsdanceonhere
    @letsdanceonhere 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there any way to moisture proof a LVL beam somewhat exposed to rain? (It's a beam in an open gable for an
    attic extension/patio over.) Boise Cascade says the LVL can be in open air but has to be protected. I'm wondering if maybe epoxy can protect the beam. Thanks

    • @detroitdiy
      @detroitdiy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      myteamengineering.com/lvls-rated-for-interior-dry-use-and-exterior-use/#:~:text=The%20best%20choice%20for%20exterior,to%20direct%20rain%20or%20snow.

    • @detroitdiy
      @detroitdiy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Here is the information about which lvl beam to use for exterior applications. Thanks for watching!

    • @niktak1114
      @niktak1114 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can buy pressure treated LVLs now

  • @lonnieclemens8028
    @lonnieclemens8028 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could I use an 24' LVL over a 22' garage roof? I want to use it as a ridge beam. I will be putting a sheet metal roof on the garage. The LVL in question is a 1 3/4 x 9 1/2 1.9E. Thank you.

    • @BrittnayBickford
      @BrittnayBickford หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What is the span for your rafters? 11’ on each side?

    • @lonnieclemens8028
      @lonnieclemens8028 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BrittnayBickford 9' 7''. Should they have been at least 11'?. Thank you for asking.

  • @VishalRaoOnYouTube
    @VishalRaoOnYouTube 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Under what circumstances would one use an LVL (laminated veneer lumber) over PSL (parallel stand lumber) and vice versa?

    • @detroitdiy
      @detroitdiy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      PSL'S are usually used in wood frame construction for girders to support shorter spans of LVL'S. I am not an engineer. I just follow their plan. The reason they pick one or the other is flexibility. If things can't flex sometimes they will break.

    • @VishalRaoOnYouTube
      @VishalRaoOnYouTube 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@detroitdiy Thank you so much for the prompt response sir!

  • @james.l.
    @james.l. 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the advantage of using LVL instead of a steel beam? In my opinion, the small difference in cost, when labor cost is factored in, is really a non issue. So why use LVL instead of steel?

    • @detroitdiy
      @detroitdiy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can easily attach other framing structures to an lvl. If it was a steel structure it would be a different story.