High-Strength Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) from China Suppliers - E10 E11 E13 E14 Formwork Factory
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is a high-strength engineered timber formed by bonding multiple thin wood veneers layer by layer using adhesives. LVL was developed to use new species and smaller trees that cannot be used to make solid sawn lumber.
Fatima LVL is a cost-effective and sustainable building material that provides high structural strength and reliability when used in structural applications.
This article discusses the features, properties, and applications of LVL in the construction industry.
Product introduction
High performance more sustainable alternative to lumber, Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) beams, headers and columns are used in structural applications to carry heavy loads with minimum weight.
Our structural laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is specially designed for use in concrete form work applications. Edges are painted red for moisture protection and easy identification. Our LVL edge is light, straight and more uniform than traditional alternatives, thus saving time and money.
Specification
- LVL in 45x120mm/150mm/170mm/200mm/240mm
- LVL in 63x150mm/190mm/240mm/300mm
- Length range from 1.8 meters to 12 meters
- 35mmx70/90 mm, length 2.4/2.7/3.0/3.6/4.2/4.8/5.4/6.0m
- 45mmx70/90/140/190/240/290 mm, length 2.4/2.7/3.0/3.6/4.2/4.8/5.4/6.0m
- 45mmx200/240/300/360mm
- 63mmx200/240/300/360mm
- 150mmx75mm
- 36mmx170/200/240/300mm
- 95mmx63/45/65mm
- 150mmx75mm
Major advantages of LVL include its dimension, shape, high strength properties and low cost. The size of LVL is not limited by log size, due to its manufacturing method. LVL is one of the strongest wood-based construction materials relative to its density. Because it is manufactured with homogeneous quality that has a minimum number of defects or even distribution of defects, mechanical properties of the final product can be predicted. In general, LVL can be produced in different shapes depending on for what it will be used. It also has the great advantage of using wood resources efficiently.
Conversely, LVL has several disadvantages as wood composites. Enhancement of strength properties of LVL by densification of veneer during the press is very limited. Although its dimensional stability is better than solid wood, the product may result in some defect, such as warping, if it is not properly stored in the warehouse. Also, LVL requires high capital investment to have relatively low production cost. Therefore, high demand is necessary to have a profitable operation.
Architectural Roof Trusses
Architectural timber roof trusses create strong visual impact. Often used as part of ‘cathedral ceiling’ systems, timber can be specified light or heavy to suit the chosen theme and style. They can be left natural or may be oiled, stained, painted or highly decorated, limited only by individual style and design preferences.
Using Fields
Since people began building simple shelters, wooden framing has played an important role in shaping structures of many kinds. One of the most popular types of wooden framing is known as lightweight timber construction.
For buildings that require large spans and column free interiors, timber portal frames provide one of the most aesthetically pleasing solutions. Utilising modern engineering technology, portal frame design transforms timber into a highly effective, efficient and economical structural product.
LVL provides a cost-effective and sustainable building material, delivering high structural reliability and strength.
LVL is a high-strength engineered timber created by bonding multiple thin wood veneers layer by layer using adhesives. It is designed to utilize smaller tree species that cannot be used for solid sawn lumber.
Our structural LVL is specially designed for concrete formwork. It features red-painted edges for moisture protection and easy identification. It is light, straight, and more uniform than traditional alternatives, saving time and labor costs.
We offer multiple specifications including F14 & F17 LVL H2 Threaded, E10 H2S LVL, E13.2 H2S LVL, and Prime Edge LVB2 in various thickness, width, and length configurations ranging up to 12 meters.
LVL offers predictable mechanical properties due to its homogeneous quality and minimal defects. Its dimensions are not limited by log size, it has a high strength-to-density ratio, and it can be produced in diverse shapes while using wood resources efficiently.
Yes. Although LVL has better dimensional stability than solid wood, it must be properly stored in a warehouse to prevent defects such as warping.
LVL is widely used in structural applications including framing (lightweight timber construction), portal frames for large spans, architectural roof trusses, beams, headers, and columns.