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1. Briefly state the use for each of the following types of engineered lumber : laminatedveneer lumber (LVL ), glue-laminated beams (glulams ), parallel - strand lumber (PSL) , and laminated strand lumber (LSL).

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laminated veneer lumber (LVL)

  • It is typically used for headers, beams, rim board, and edge-forming material.

glue-laminated beams (glulam)

  • glulam is an alternative to steel or concrete for constructing the roof of buildings such as swimming pools, sports halls and supermarkets.
  • The laminating process allows a single, large structural member to be manufactured by laminating a number of smaller pieces of timber

parallel - strand lumber (PSL)

  • PSL is a form of engineered wood made from parallel wood strands bonded together with adhesive.
  • It is used for beams, headers, columns, and posts, among others uses.

laminated strand lumber (LSL)

  • LSL is used primarily as structural framing for residential, commercial and industrial construction.
  • Common applications of LSL in construction include headers and beams, tall wall studs, rim board, sill plates, millwork and window framing.
  • LSL also offers good fastener-holding strength.
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