Lvl Beam In Attic

Design a beam width based on the fact that the typical width of an lvl beam is 1 3 4 inches.

Lvl beam in attic.

Multiple pieces of boise versa lam laminated veneer lumber can be assembled for greater thicknesses that can carry even heavier loads across even longer spans. One end would be supported on my gable end and the other side would be on a supporting wall. I would probalby place them in between the existing 2x6 s. Our 12 ft long beam was made from doubled 11 7 8 in wide x 1 3 4 in thick lvls laminated veneer lumber a very common strong type of beam that looks exactly like thick plywood boards.

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. Versa lam laminated veneer lumber lvl beams and headers eliminate twisting shrinking and splitting and deliver flatter quieter floors and structures. Beam width should be 1 4 to 1 3 beam depth. 1 75 in x 11 87 in x 20 ft versa lam laminated veneer lumber.

Any lumberyard will be able to furnish the beam and other materials. Laminated veneer lumber lvl is manufactured through a heat and pressure process that produces wood beams that are much stronger for their size than ordinary wood. The width can be increased by laminating in multiples of 1 3 4 inches. The lvl i figured i would need is 22 feet long and i thought i would put 2 of them together.

I want to install an lvl beam in my attic to support my ceiling rafters. I am removing a wall that separates my kitchen and living room. It would be difficult to find a joist hanger that would fit a double joist comprised of a 1 3 4 lvl or i joist and 1 1 5 2x6. A couple of additional thoughts i have if your new joists are lvl beams or wood i joists.

Item 9529 model 2100006. The beam system we show will work for nearly any opening up to 12 ft. Lvl is similar in appearance to plywood without cross bands. Lvl is ideal for floor beams garage doors window and door headers and ridge and hip beams.