How it is produced Construction use Sustainability Advantages Sustainability Disadvantages Sustainable Alternatives Limitation and other Consideration References Master plank LVL [1] joists being installed over structural LVL beam [2] Construction use Sustainability Advantages Laminated Veneer Lumber

How it is produced Master plank LVL [1] I- joists being installed over structural LVL beam [2] Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is a commonly used high-strength engineered wood. This material is produced and engineered to precise design specifications that is structured to meet the standard that is required, whether it is national or international standard. This product is made under controlled specifications; therefore reducing the need for onsite labor (APA, 2012).   LVL is produced by bonding the thin wood veneers jointly in a large billet. The process of fabricating an LVL begins with wood veneer being peeled, then dried and graded. A waterproof adhesive is then applied to each of the individual veneers and then are layered on top of one another. The grain of each veneer is oriented in the same direction or parallel to one another, it makes LVL stronger and straighter than solid timber and overcome the natural limitations such as strength reducing knots. The material forms a large block, which is called a billet that is then pressed with heat and pressure to attach the veneers. The billet is then precisely ripped to preferred stock widths; the stock available range goes up to around 20 meters (AZoBuild, 2012). References Sustainability Disadvantages Sustainable Alternatives Limitation and other Consideration Construction use Sustainability Advantages Laminated Veneer Lumber

How it is produced Construction use Master plank LVL [1] I- joists being installed over structural LVL beam [2] For years people have exploited the LVL’s high compressive strength, with new advancements in lumber processing, manufactures were able to produce lighter and smaller lumber with a similar or even greater strength. The many uses of LVL include different type of beams, headers, rim board, scaffold planking, studs, edge- forming material, flange material for prefabricated wood I- joists and truss chords. LVL is mainly used for structure but it also has potential value to the furniture industry, it is closer in structure to solid wood than any other wood replacement and can be produced to meet the consumer requirement. LVL is rarely used as an appearance product because of the low architectural quality, however products can still be fine sanded and painted to create a better visually appealing (WoodSolutions, 2011). References Sustainability Disadvantages Sustainable Alternatives Limitation and other Consideration Sustainability Advantages Laminated Veneer Lumber

Construction use Sustainability Advantages Sustainability Disadvantages Sustainable Alternatives Limitation and other Consideration References Master plank LVL [1] I- joists being installed over structural LVL beam [2] How it is produced Laminated Veneer Lumber

Sustainability Disadvantages Master plank LVL [1] I- joists being installed over structural LVL beam [2] Construction use Sustainability Advantages Sustainable Alternatives Limitation and other Consideration References How it is produced Laminated Veneer Lumber

Limitation and other Consideration Master plank LVL [1] I- joists being installed over structural LVL beam [2] Construction use Sustainability Advantages Sustainability Disadvantages Sustainable Alternatives References How it is produced Laminated Veneer Lumber

Sustainable Alternatives Master plank LVL [1] I- joists being installed over structural LVL beam [2] Construction use Sustainability Advantages Sustainability Disadvantages Limitation and other Consideration References How it is produced Laminated Veneer Lumber

References Master plank LVL [1] I- joists being installed over structural LVL beam [2] 1. APA, 2012. ‘A Practical Alternative’ http://www.apawood.org/level_b.cfm?content=prd_lvl_main Web 20th March, 2012   2. AZoBuild, 2012. ‘Laminated Veneer Lumber- from Forest and Wood products’ http://www.azobuild.com/details.asp?ArticleID=8020 Web 21st March,2012   3. Jason Summer, 2012. ‘Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) - A Replacement For Traditional Dimensional Lumber’ http://ezinearticles.com/?Laminated-Veneer-Lumber-(LVL)---A-Replacement-For-Traditional-Dimensional-Lumber&id=5408628 Web 21st March 2012   4. Woods, 2012. ‘The Benefit of Construction’ http://www.nzwood.co.nz/what-wood/structural-materials/laminated-veneer-lumber/ Web 21st March 2012   5. WoodSoutions, 2011. ‘Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)’ http://www.woodsolutions.com.au/Wood-Product-Categories/Laminated-Veneer-Lumber-LVL Web 21st March 2012 Construction use Sustainability Advantages Sustainability Disadvantages Sustainable Alternatives Limitation and other Consideration How it is produced Laminated Veneer Lumber