Versa-Lam 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:

  • Allows for long spans
  • No camber for flat floors and walls
  • Great dimensional stability
  • Depths designed to match BCI® and AJS® Joists
  • Wide widths eliminate need for multi-ply members

Engineered to Perform

  • Consistent
    Strength

    Versa-Lam beams are strong throughout, engineered to support heavier loads, and provide longer spans than stock glulams (24F-V4) or dimensional lumber products.

  • High
    Quality

    Versa-Lam LVL beams and headers won’t twist, shrink, or split, resulting in flatter, quieter floors and strong structures saving time while protecting reputations.

  • Easy
    Installation

    Precision 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

TitleResource TypeShareresource-category_hfilterregion_hfilter
CCMC 12472F VERSA-LAM® LVL French Code ReportCode ReportViewcode-reportcanada-east canada-west
Multi-Family & Light Commercial Promo flyer – MTP-7100Multi-Fam/Light CommViewmflcus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
CCMC 12472E VERSA-LAM® English Code ReportCode ReportViewcode-reportus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
ESR-1040 VERSA-LAM® Code ReportCode ReportViewcode-reportus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Eastern Builder Guide – MTP-E7004Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guideus-east
Western Commercial Guide – MTP-W7010*Popular, Multi-Fam/Light CommViewaa-popular mflcus-west
Guide de conception & d’installation pour la resistance au feu – Canada – MTP-CF7050Multi-Fam/Light Comm, Safety & FireViewmflc safety-firecanada-east
Eastern Installation Guide – MTP-E7001*Popular, Installation GuideViewaa-popular installation-guideus-east
Eastern Commerical Guide – MTP-E7010*Popular, Multi-Fam/Light CommViewaa-popular mflcus-east
Eastern Specifier’s Guide – MTP-E7000*Popular, Product / Specifier GuideViewaa-popular product-specifier-guideus-east
Fire Design & Installation Guide – MTP-7050Multi-Fam/Light Comm, Safety & FireViewmflc safety-fireus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Western Builder’s Guide – MTP-W7004Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guideus-west
Western BCI & Versa-Lam Specifier’s Guide – MTP-W7000*Popular, Product / Specifier GuideViewaa-popular product-specifier-guideus-west
Eastern Versa-Lam LVL 2.1E Design Guide – LVL-E2000*Popular, Product / Specifier GuideViewaa-popular product-specifier-guideus-east
Versa-Lam 1.7, 2650 Eastern Header Guide – LVL-E2003Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guideus-east
Eastern 1.5″ Versa-Lam 1.7, 2650 Stair Stringer Guide – LVL-E2015Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guideus-east
Western Versa-Lam LVL Design Guide – LVL-W2000*Popular, Product / Specifier GuideViewaa-popular product-specifier-guideus-west
Western 1-5/16″ Versa-Lam 1.5, 1800 Stair Stringer Guide – LVL-W2015Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guideus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Canadian Eastern Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 2.1E 3100 – LVL-CE2000Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guidecanada-east
Guide du concepteur Versa-Lam 2.1E 3100 – Est du Canada – LVL-CF2000Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guidecanada-east
Canadian Western Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 2.3E 3100 – JOI-CW2000Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guidecanada-west
Canadian Western Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 1.8E 2400 & 2650 – JOI-CW2001Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guidecanada-west
Canadian Western Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 2.1E 2800 & 3100 – JOI-CW2002Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guidecanada-west
Western Installation Guide – MTP-W7001*Popular, Installation GuideViewaa-popular installation-guideus-west
APA PR-L266C Versa-Lam LVL Canadian Code ReportCode ReportViewcode-reportcanada-east canada-west
Guide d’installation Versa-Lam, BCI & AJS – Canada – MTP-CF7001*Popular, Installation GuideViewaa-popular installation-guidecanada-east canada-west
1 1/2″ VERSA-LAM 1.7 2650 Joists Residential Floor Span Tables – LVL-18Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Allowable Fastener Spacing & Design for BCI Joists and VERSA-LAM – GE-3Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Alternate Power and Hand Driven Nailing of Multiple Ply 1 3/4″ Wide VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-17Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
BCI / AJS Joist, VERSA-LAM & BOISE GLULAM Exterior Exposure Policy – GE-4Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Brick Veneer Support on Wood – GE-2Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Concentrated Side Load Connection Multiple Ply VL BCCalc – LVL-19Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with FastenMaster TrussLok Screws – LVL-9Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDS Screws – LVL-8Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Connection of Side Point Loads to Double 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-10Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Connecting Multiple-Ply VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDW Strong-Drive Screws – LVL-16Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Connecting Multiple-Ply Versa-Lam Beams – LVL-3Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Connection of Side Point Loads to Quadruple 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-14Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Connection of Side Point Loads to Triple 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-4Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Cupping of VERSA-LAM Plies & Beams – LVL-5Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Designing for Ceramic or Stone Tile Floor Finishes – GE-6Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Design Load Considerations for Non-Load Bearing Partition Walls in Residental Construction – GE-22Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Electrical Wiring Installation Horizontal Holes – GE-27Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Feet & Inches on a Regular Calculator – GE-9Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Fire Resistance Rating of VERSA-LAM LVL Columns – LVL-15Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Flame Spread Classifications and Corresponding Surface Treatments – GE-13Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
High Slope Roofs – GE-12Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Insect-Treated Engineered Wood Products Approved for Hawaii – GE-21Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Formaldehyde & Engineered Wood Products – GE-15Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Installed Damaged Product – GE-28Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Installation of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors Parallel to Gluelines of Versa-Lam Beams & Columns – LVL-12Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Lateral Bracing of Joists and Beams – GE-16Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
PreserveTech HW / Royal Pacific Industries Insect-Treated Engineered Wood Products for Hawaii – GE-26Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Pressure and Topical Applications and Treatments – GE-25Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Required Separation Between Garage and Living Space Above – GE-5Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Requirements for Use of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors with Versa-LAM & Versa-Rim Products – LVL-6Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Temperature and Moisture Content of Engineered Wood Products During Manufacturing – GE-10Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Use of Boise Cascade EWP for Concrete Formwork – GE-24Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table – LVL-11Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Use of Engineered Wood Products in International Shipping Pallets and Packaging – GE-17Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table (Smaller Depth Columns) – LVL-13Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Versa-Lam Allowable Hole Chart – LVL-1Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
VERSA-LAM® Beam Allowable Reactions with End Bevel Cuts – LVL-20Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Versa-Stud Allowable Nailing and Notching – LVL-2Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Vertical Load Transfer over Bearings within BC FRAMER & BC CALC – GE-23Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Weights of Building Materials – GE-1Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Wood Frame Garage Floor Design Guidelines – GE-19Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Tall Wall Design Procedures For Versa-Lam LVL – LVL(CAN)-18Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Flame Spread and Fire Endurance: Surface Coatings – GE(CAN)-2Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east
Allowable Nail Spacing & Designfor AJS® / BCI® Joists and Versa-L am® LVL – GE(CAN)-3Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east
Weights of Building Materials – GE(CAN)-1Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east
BCI / AJS Joist, VERSA-LAM & BOISE GLULAM Exterior Exposure Policy – GE(CAN)-4Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east
Joist Ceiling Framing Over an Indoor Pool – GE(CAN)-5Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east
Formaldehyde & Engineered Wood Products – GE(CAN)-15Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east
Versa-Lam Allowable Hole Chart – LVL(CAN)-1Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Lateral Bracing of Joists and Beams – GE(CAN)-16Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east
Vertical Load Transfer over Bearings within BC FRAMER & BC CALC – GE(CAN)-23Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east
Pressure and Topical Applications and Treatments – GE(CAN)-25Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Connection of Side Point Loads to Triple 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL(CAN)-4Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Versa-Stud Allowable Nailing and Notching – LVL(CAN)-2Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Requirements for Use of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors with Versa-LAM & Versa-Rim Products – LVL(CAN)-6Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Connecting Multiple-Ply Versa-Lam Beams – LVL(CAN)-3Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Attachment of Brick Lintel to Versa-Lam Beams – LVL(CAN)-7Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDS Screws – LVL(CAN)-8Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Cupping of VERSA-LAM Plies & Beams – LVL(CAN)-5Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with FastenMaster TrussLok Screws – LVL(CAN)-9Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Connection of Side Point Loads to Double 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL(CAN)-10Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table – LVL(CAN)-11Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Installation of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors Parallel to Gluelines of Versa-Lam Beams & Columns – LVL(CAN)-12Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Fire Resistance Rating of VERSA-LAM LVL Columns – LVL(CAN)-15Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Connecting Multiple-Ply VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDW Strong-Drive Screws – LVL(CAN)-16Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table (Smaller Depth Columns) – LVL(CAN)-13Tech NoteViewtech-notecanada-east canada-west
Canada English Install Guide: AJS & BCI Joist, Versa-Lam-MTP-C7001Installation GuideViewinstallation-guidecanada-east canada-west

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Versa-Lam LVL is available at dealers across the United States and Canada.

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