LVL Layup
LVL Layup
(OP)
I should probably know this, but I don't.
I have some tall walls on a job that I spec'd some 5 ½" deep LVLs on as studs. The contractor wants to rip down some 11 7/8" LVLs. I know if it were a glulam it wouldn't work because of the higher grade lams as you move from the N.A., but I was thinking that maybe LVLs don't have a particular "layup." Does anyone here know?
Thanks.
I have some tall walls on a job that I spec'd some 5 ½" deep LVLs on as studs. The contractor wants to rip down some 11 7/8" LVLs. I know if it were a glulam it wouldn't work because of the higher grade lams as you move from the N.A., but I was thinking that maybe LVLs don't have a particular "layup." Does anyone here know?
Thanks.






RE: LVL Layup
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: LVL Layup
RE: LVL Layup
At the least, get the manufacturer to approve, in writing, the use and modification.
RE: LVL Layup
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: LVL Layup
RE: LVL Layup
RE: LVL Layup
RE: LVL Layup
I don't see why the contractor didn't just buy the LVL wall studs like I said in the plans. They're already the right depth.
Anyway, issue is over now. Wall in place.
RE: LVL Layup
Anyway, your problem is solved, feel your pain...
RE: LVL Layup
Even armed with that information, we decided to go ahead and rip 1/2" off the end and require the ripped side to be placed up so it's in compression. You don't really have the ability to ensure the ripped end will be in compression, so I'd be careful.