5.6 Façade Material - Laminated Veneer Lumber

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is one of the most widely used engineered wood products for constructional applications. It is a composite product manufactured from multiple thin layers of veneer that are aligned with the length of the finished lumber. This fact sheet summarizes basic manufacturing steps, advantages and disadvantages of LVL compared to other structural engineered wood-based products.

Because it is specifically sized to be compatible with I-joist floor framing, residential builders and building designers like the combination of I-joist and LVL floor and roof assemblies. LVL is considered to be a highly reliable building material that provides many of the same attributes associated with large sized timbers. However, due to the fact that the assembly adhesives limit the penetration of chemicals typically used to treat outdoor-rated lumber,

The Laminated veneer lumber can be used in frontal faced design because of its extensive durability to weather and supportive strength. The wood façade technique can be achieved using material like Laminated veneer lumber (LVL).