Lvl Beam Span Table

This span size only applies to single floors.

Lvl beam span table.

Lp solidstart lvl is available in a range of depths and lengths and is available in standard thicknesses of 1 3 4 and 3 1 2. Span is center to center of supports and is valid for simple and equal continuous beam spans. Our most versatile beam solution. Read the beam size or choice of beam sizes from table.

Choose the required beam span in the left column. Because of transport limitations the maximum standard length for manufactured beams is sixty feet. A 14 0 span beam carries 15 0 simple span joists on each side. Use the simple span floor joists table where the floor joists frame into the side of or end on top of the beam.

Use the continuous floor joists table where the floor joists are continuous multiple span over the beam. For example if you are using an lvl beam with two plies of 16 inches or three plies of 14 inches with the columns spaced 14 feet from one another the maximum span size is 36 feet. Tj 9001p installation guide for tji 110 210 230 360 and 560 joists in punjabi language. The 2 0e lvl is also available in factory laminated thicknesses known as billet beam.

Engineered wood products ewp lvl span and size charts. Versa lam laminated veneer lumber lvl beams and headers eliminate twisting shrinking and splitting and deliver flatter quieter floors and structures. Select the span carried on the top line. Floors supporting additional stories or roofs require sturdier construction and use different lvl span size charts.

Step 2 design a beam width based on the fact that the typical width of an lvl beam is 1 3 4 inches. Csg tjcan12 simpson connector guide for trus joist products. Using table below 30 0 span carried select either 3 1 2 x 14 or 5 1 4 x 11 7 8. 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.