High-strength engineered wood for structural applications
Laminated Veneer Lumber is a high strength engineered wood product used primarily for structural applications. It has greater strength than solid timber and is manufactured by bonding together rotary peeled or sliced thin wood veneers under heat and pressure. LVL provides excellent dimensional stability, consistent performance and high load carrying capacity, making it ideal for beams, headers, joists, trusses and formwork. Its uniformity reduces defects such as knots and warping, and its long span capabilities allow efficient use in both residential and commercial construction.
LVL was developed in the 1970s and is now used worldwide for structural applications such as beams, lintels, purlins and truss chords. It offers durability, light weight and precise dimensions, driving its growing use as a sawn timber alternative. A key advantage is its ability to be manufactured in almost any length, limited mainly by transport.
Some samples of our recent work, manufactured in our production plant in McAllen, TX.
