Floor Joist Lvl Beam Span Chart

Our versa lam lvl is manufactured in either alexandria lena louisiana in eastern united states or in white city oregon for the western united states.

Floor joist lvl beam span chart.

On longer spans the beam may require much more bearing space as indicated by this table. Versa lam laminated veneer lumber lvl beams and headers eliminate twisting shrinking and splitting and deliver flatter quieter floors and structures. Select the correct table for the supported floor joist condition simple or continuous see notes below. I joists engineered lumber.

Click to add item 5 1 4 x 13 3 4 treated glulam beam to the compare list. Anything 5 and above we always at least double cripple. Engineered wood products ewp lvl span and size charts. Bci joists are specially constructed i joists with flanges made from strong versa lam laminated veneer lumber with oriented stranded board webs and approved waterproof structural adhesives providing outstanding strength and durability.

Hyspan is not intended to support brickwork or other heavy masonry products. Choose the required center to center span for the beam in the span column. Hyspan is suitable for all structural applications in residential commercial industrial and rural buildings subject to design verification. Laminated veneer lumber.

Laminated veneer lumber lvl strand lumber. Lvl 2900fb 2 0e floor beam quick reference tables arried span to use. Engineered wood products ewp span and size charts for bci joists. Beams of more than one ply must be fastened together with either nails or bolts.

According to the 2012 irc codes any beam joist or header shall never have a bearing of less than 1 1 2.