19-1/4" Lvl

Bill

How far can I clear span with a LVL that is 3-1/2" x 19-1/4"?
The beam will be in the first floor ceiling, supporting the second story and roof. It will replace a bearing wall in the center of the house on the first floor. The second floor joists will have to hang on it as well as support the bearing wall on the second floor.

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BKFranks

You need an engineer to figure that out.

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Bill

OK, I always got plans with the size on them and the GC had always ordered them. I just got this one from a garage and figured I would use it in my house. I thought maybe there was a chart or something they used.

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neolitic

Start here \/
http://www.ilevel.com/literature/TJ-9000.pdf

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BKFranks

When you build the house, it better be on the plans. The inspector will look at the house, look at the plans, and then ask "how did you know what to use here?" If it's not on the plans, you better get a stamped drawing from the engineer because the inspector is going to ask for it.

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KentWhitten

he's being sarcastic.

never heard of no 19-1/4" LVL

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bighammer

The 19 1/4" LVL is right next to the "post holes" and the "sky hooks" at the lumberyard.......19 1/4" LVL.....

Burby

Do you know if the left hand toe nails are in this same section? I do have to go pick up a new board stretcher for the 2x4 I cut to short & when I cut it again it was still to short..

hahaha we use to joke about picking up a can of AIR, while going for the sky hook, now you actually can and it cost money to boot, lol..

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seifconst

Don't forget there are garage beams and then there are house beams. Make sure you don't get the wrong one. I've heard that if you do, it will blow a hole in the universe.

PS. Nothing like starting out with a new "identity" and a little fun huh?
PSS. Could of added in a "how much would it cost to install a 19 1/4" lvl."

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neolitic

Gee, I thought he was still busy
trying to find it on the charts.

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borat_borat1950

It might be a glu-lam some genius cut down instead of building it right, anyway I've found if I let the air out of the portable compressor it's 120 pounds lighter, much easier to carry!!!! Most of my new laborers say they can't tell the diff, but it's a good way to get it drained everyday!!!

SNC

They make them bigger than that. Like 24" x 60 feet

a 20" lvl measures 19 1/4 "

bighammer

I HAVE MY ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE AND UNIFORM LOAD BOOK OUT FROM TWO SEPERATE LVL MAKERS AND THERE IS NOTHING ON 20" lvl...IT GOES 9 1/4",9 1/2",11 1/4",11 7/8",14",16",18", AND 23 7/8"

PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG BY COUGHING UP SOME INFORMATION TO BACK THIS UP...

precisionbuild

http://ilevel.com/literature/TJ-9000.pdf

Page 3. Microllam® Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)
■ Can easily be built up on site to reduce heavy lifting
■ Offers reliable and economical solutions for beam and header applications
■ Manufacturing process minimizes many of the natural inconsistencies
found in wood
■ Available in some regions with a Watershed® overlay for on-site
weather protection
1.9E Microllam® LVL headers and beams are available in the following sizes:
Width: 13⁄4" Depths: 51⁄2", 71⁄4", 91⁄4", 91⁄2", 111⁄4", 117⁄8", 14", 16", 18", and 20"

SNC

Thickness up to 3 1/2", depths up to 24"

• GP Lam LVL is available in thicknesses of 1-3/4" and 3-1/2".
• Choose from standard depths of 9-1/4", 9-1/2", 11-1/4", 11-7/8", 14", 16", and 18".
• 20", 22", and 24" depths are available by special order.
• Multiple pieces of GP Lam LVL can be assembled for greater thicknesses that can carry even heavier loads across even longer spans.

Lengths up to 60'

• GP Lam LVL comes in standard lengths of 24', 28', 32', 36', 40', 44' and 48'.
• Lengths to 60' are available by special order.

GP Lam LVL outperforms conventional lumber

• High design values for bending, stiffness and shear strength
• High strength-to-weight ratio - more than 50 stronger than solid sawn products
• Resists shrinking, warping, splitting and checking
• FiberGuard® sealant for protection from moisture damage
• Ordinary nail assembly - installs as easily as ordinary lumber
• No defects to cut out and less waste on the job

http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=1392

KentWhitten

Those are actual sizes guys. You order a 20" LVL, it comes 20", not 19¼"

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bighammer

i am sorry i doubted you, i have never heard of using a 20" lvl, that must be special, special order...thank you for setting me straight...i learned something new..not sure if i'll ever order/work with one, but it is good to know

precisionbuild

Not arguing that Framerman. I was just showing bighammer an answer to his post about the 20" even being available.

precisionbuild

Me too. I am always striving to learn more and keep up with available materials.