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

The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Wood Siding

the advantages and disadvantages of wood siding

Nowadays, we have many Engineered Wood Siding options. Many of them are cheaper and more durable than wood but do not have the properties of natural wood. People have used home siding for centuries to protect walls from outdoor elements. There are many species of wood. Wood siding has its own characteristics and cons that … Read more

Top Wood Species For Decks

Wood Species For Decks

When we are looking for wood to make durable decks, this question definitely arises in our mind which wood is the best for decking?. There are thousands of wood species, out of which choosing the right wood specie can be challenging. There are many engineered materials available for decking. Still, we all know that natural … Read more