Lvl Beam Span Table

Because of transport limitations the maximum standard length for manufactured beams is sixty feet.

Lvl beam span table.

The 2 0e lvl is also available in factory laminated thicknesses known as billet beam. Our most versatile beam solution. Using table below 30 0 span carried select either 3 1 2 x 14 or 5 1 4 x 11 7 8. Use the simple span floor joists table where the floor joists frame into the side of or end on top of the beam.

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. Csg tjcan12 simpson connector guide for trus joist products. A 14 0 span beam carries 15 0 simple span joists on each side. Use the continuous floor joists table where the floor joists are continuous multiple span over the beam.

Step 2 design a beam width based on the fact that the typical width of an lvl beam is 1 3 4 inches. 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. Measure your total span between members and ensure that it is not greater than 60 feet. Read the beam size or choice of beam sizes from table.

Engineered wood products ewp lvl span and size charts. This span size only applies to single floors. Floors supporting additional stories or roofs require sturdier construction and use different lvl span size charts. Choose the required beam span in the left column.

Tj 9510 installation guide for floor and roof framing with tji s31 s33 and s47 joists east canada. Select the span carried on the top line. Span is center to center of supports and is valid for simple and equal continuous beam spans. Versa lam laminated veneer lumber lvl beams and headers eliminate twisting shrinking and splitting and deliver flatter quieter floors and structures.