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LP Solidstart LVL
LP® SolidStart® LVL surpasses traditional lumber for dimensional consistency and load-carrying capacity. Ideal for longer spans, LP SolidStart LVL is available in up to 60' lengths and resists warping, twisting, bowing and crowning.
Product Benefits
Protection
SiteCote™ water-resistant coating protects during construction.
Peace of Mind
Consistent, accurate sizes and resists warping, twisting and shrinking.
Strength
Ideal for high-load applications.
Sustainability
Warranty
Backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Product Specifications
LVL
- Standard Thickness: 1-3/4" (Also available in 1-1/2" and 3-1/2")
- Standard Depths: 5-1/2˝, 7-1/4˝, 9-1/2˝, 11-7/8˝, 14˝, 16˝ (Also available in 3-1/2", 9-1/4", 11-1/4", 18˝, 20˝, 24˝)
- Grade: 2.0E
LVL Billet Beam
- Standard Thicknesses: 3-1/2", 5-1/4”, 7”
- Standard Depths: 5-1/4", 5-1/2˝, 7", 7-1/4˝, 9-1/2˝, 11-7/8˝, 14˝, 16˝, 18", 20”, 24” (depth must be greater than or equal to thickness)
- Grade: 2.0E
- Please verify availability with the LP SolidStart Engineered Wood Products distributor in your area before specifying these products.
LP SolidStart LVL Overview
Learn more about LP SolidStart LVL benefits and uses.
LP SolidStart: Strength & Straight Lines in Modern Homes
Check out why Acevedo Construction in Del Mar, California, found LP® SolidStart® LVL to be a great fit for the framing of two contemporary coastal homes.
How It's Made
LP® SolidStart® LVL is a strong, straight and durable framing product made for superior performance. It can be used in place of traditional lumber for greater consistency and design flexibility. Advantages include:
- Ultrasonically graded veneers are arranged in specific patterns to maximize strength and stiffness
- The veneers are bonded with exterior-grade adhesives under pressure and heat, resulting in low moisture content for dimensional stability
