Versa-Lam LVL beams are strong throughout, engineered to support heavier loads, and provide longer spans than stock glulams (24F-V4) or dimensional lumber products.
Versa-Lam LVL
LVL For Long Spans and Heavy Loads
When you need better performance, longer spans, and the best overall value, Versa-Lam® LVL delivers.
Product Overview
Versa-Lam laminated veneer lumber (LVL) beams and headers lead the industry in bending strength and E-value, offering better performance and longer spans. Versa-Lam LVL offers the best overall value across multiple widths and depths for residential, light commercial, or multifamily projects.
Heavy loads? No problem. Longer spans? Don’t give them a second thought. Versa-Lam LVL beams and headers are up to the task.
Versa-Lam LVL Benefits:
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Versa-Lam LVL Applications:
- Beams
- Headers
- Columns
- Stair Stringers
- Rim Board
Available Sizes:
Versa-Lam LVL beams come in various sizes to accommodate diverse structural requirements. For detailed size charts and span tables, refer to our Western and Eastern Guides in our resources below.
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Engineered to Perform
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Consistent
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QualityVersa-Lam LVL beams and headers won’t twist, shrink, or split, resulting in flatter, quieter floors and strong structures saving time while protecting reputations.
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Easy
InstallationPrecision cut into more than 18 standard sizes to match BCI and AJS Joists, with extra-wide widths that eliminate the need for bolting and excessive nailing.
Product Literature
| Title | Resource Type | Share | hf:tax:resource-category | hf:tax:region | |
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| Guide de conception & d’installation pour la resistance au feu – Canada – MTP-CF7050 | Multifamily/Light Commercial, Safety & Fire | View | mflc safety-fire | canada-east | |
| Eastern Installation Guide – MTP-E7001 – English and Spanish | *Popular, Installation Guide | View | aa-popular installation-guide | us-east | |
| Eastern Commerical Guide – MTP-E7010 | *Popular, Multifamily/Light Commercial | View | aa-popular mflc | us-east | |
| Western Commercial Guide – MTP-W7010 | *Popular, Multifamily/Light Commercial | View | aa-popular mflc | us-west | |
| Eastern Specifier’s Guide – MTP-E7000 | *Popular, Product / Specifier Guide | View | aa-popular product-specifier-guide | us-east | |
| ESR-1040 VERSA-LAM® Code Report | Code Report | View | code-report | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-Lam – CCMC 12472E VERSA-LAM® English Code Report | Code Report | View | code-report | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-Lam – CCMC 12472E VERSA-LAM® French Code Report | Code Report | View | code-report | canada-east canada-west | |
| Multi-Family & Light Commercial Promo flyer – MTP-7100 | Multifamily/Light Commercial | View | mflc | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-Lam 1.7, 2650 Eastern Header Guide – LVL-E2003 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | us-east | |
| Canadian Western Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 2.1E 2800 & 3100 – JOI-CW2002 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | canada-west | |
| Canadian Western Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 1.8E 2400 & 2650 – JOI-CW2001 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | canada-west | |
| Canadian Western Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 2.3E 3100 – JOI-CW2000 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | canada-west | |
| Guide du concepteur Versa-Lam 2.1E 3100 – Est du Canada – LVL-CF2000 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | canada-east | |
| Canadian Eastern Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 2.1E 3100 – LVL-CE2000 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | canada-east | |
| Western 1-5/16″ Versa-Lam 1.5, 1800 Stair Stringer Guide – LVL-W2015 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | us-west | |
| Western Versa-Lam LVL Design Guide – LVL-W2000 | *Popular, Product / Specifier Guide | View | aa-popular product-specifier-guide | us-west | |
| Eastern 1.5″ Versa-Lam 1.7, 2650 Stair Stringer Guide – LVL-E2015 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | us-east | |
| Eastern Versa-Lam LVL 2.1E Design Guide – LVL-E2000 | *Popular, Product / Specifier Guide | View | aa-popular product-specifier-guide | us-east | |
| Fire Design & Installation Guide – MTP-7050 | Multifamily/Light Commercial, Safety & Fire | View | mflc safety-fire | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Western BCI & Versa-Lam Specifier’s Guide – MTP-W7000 | *Popular, Product / Specifier Guide | View | aa-popular product-specifier-guide | us-west | |
| Western Installation Guide – MTP-W7001 – English and Spanish | *Popular, Installation Guide | View | aa-popular installation-guide | us-west | |
| Guide d’installation Versa-Lam, BCI & AJS – Canada – MTP-CF7001 | *Popular, Installation Guide | View | aa-popular installation-guide | canada-east canada-west | |
| Canada English Install Guide: AJS & BCI Joist, Versa-Lam-MTP-C7001 | Installation Guide | View | installation-guide | canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-Lam LVL Product Overview – LVL-2010 | Product Flyer | View | product-flyer |
Faster. Stronger. Easier.
Ready When (and Where) You Are
Versa-Lam LVL is available at dealers across the United States and Canada.
Find a distribution center near you.