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Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood product that uses multiple layers of thin wood assembled with adhesives. It is typically used for headers, beams, rimboard, and edge-forming material. LVL offers several advantages over typical milled lumber: Made in a factory under controlled specifications, it is stronger, straighter, and more uniform. Due to its composite nature, it is much less likely than conventional lumber to warp, twist, bow, or shrink. LVL is a type of structural composite lumber, comparable to Glued laminated timber (Glue lam) but with a higher allowable stress.
E0 Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is a type of engineered wood product made by bonding together thin wood veneers with adhesive. It is characterized by its high strength-to-weight ratio, dimensional stability, and consistent quality. E0 refers to the level of formaldehyde emissions in the product, which meets the most stringent indoor air quality standards. LVL is commonly used in construction applications such as beams, headers, and stair stringers.
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