What is Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and How It’s Made?

laminated veneer lumber

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood construction product. LVL is made of multiple veneer sheets and assembled with waterproof adhesives. It is used in headers, beams, rim boards, truck bed decking, roadway signposts, trusses, and many other applications. LVL is an innovation for the construction sector. This is such an engineering discovery that … Read more

Glue-laminated Timber Advantages And Disadvantages

Glue-laminated timber advantages and disadvantages

Glue-laminated timber is also known as glulam timber. Several pieces of wood are glued together under pressure and heat, forming a large wooden structure; this structure is known as Glue-laminated timber. Glue-laminated timber is used as vertical columns, horizontal beams, and arches. Glue-laminated wood can be easily bent into curve shapes and is available in a variety of … Read more