How to Read an LP LVL Span Chart for Your Next Build
Checking an lp lvl span chart is pretty much the first thing you need to do before you start framing out a big opening in a house. If you've ever tried to take out a load-bearing wall to create that "open concept" everyone wants, you know that a standard 2x12 just isn't going to cut it most of the time. That's where Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) comes in. It's stronger, straighter, and way more predictable than regular old lumber, but you can't just guess which size to use. You need the data. ...