Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
(OP)
I have an opportunity to purchase a bunch of new (unused but discontinued stock) LVL lumber for an upcoming concrete wall formwork project, however, the depth of the LVL's is significant deeper than I require (1-3/4"t x 9-1/2" w and 1-3/4"t x 11-7/8"w).
Is there any consequences of ripping the 9-1/2" and 11-7/8" down the guts to make 2@4"+ and 2@5.5"+ LVL's? Besides the obvious of reduced structural section properties!
I will apply a protective paint to the cuts to protect the glue lines.
I would not usually entertain cutting such lumber in such a fashion, but the price is cheaper that purchasing twice the quantity at half the depth.
Is there any consequences of ripping the 9-1/2" and 11-7/8" down the guts to make 2@4"+ and 2@5.5"+ LVL's? Besides the obvious of reduced structural section properties!
I will apply a protective paint to the cuts to protect the glue lines.
I would not usually entertain cutting such lumber in such a fashion, but the price is cheaper that purchasing twice the quantity at half the depth.






RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
If this is a solid, get rich quick investment, I want a cut!
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
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RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
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RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
A protective coating is factory-applied to LVL in concrete formwork applications to increase their durability on all 6 edges due to the typically exterior exposure. I do not have access to the coating system, but I have lots of clear-coat epoxy resin that I am going to trial as a protective coat.
Yes, I think this is only for GLUlams.
RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
Thanks, Canuck67...any chance you have a link to such a document?
I could not find it here: Link
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Thank you, Brad805
RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?
See attached tech bulletin.
RE: Any detrimental consequences of cutting LVL's in half longitudinally?