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    14      Prolam LVL 15                                                                                                        Prolam I-Beams                                                                                            15








































            Manufactured from laminated                         At a Glance                                                      For superior strength and                           At a Glance
            Douglas Fir, LVL offers                             —  A Douglas Fir laminated veneer lumber with better             consistent performance,                             —  Strong, stiff, reliable, I-Beams are engineered

            superior strength, stability,                            structural and refractory qualities than Radiata            Prolam I-Beams resist                                   for heavy performance

            stiffness and decay resistance.                     —  LVL 15 allows smaller cross sections for some                 shrinking, twisting, warping                        —  Manufactured without camber, so no chance
                                                                     properties as some common LVL


                                                                                                                                                                                         of crown down or upside down installation
            Available Boron treated or                          —  Enhanced performance in some situations such                  and splitting for a squeak                          —  Holes easily cut in web to allow for ducts and utilities
            untreated as required.                                   as floor joists and rafters.                                resistant floors and quality                        —  Ease of installation saves on construction time
                                                                                                                                 roofs and ceilings.                                     and cost
                                                                                                                                                                                     —  Low weight combined with high load carrying
                                                                                                                                                                                         capacity means fewer required for the average
                                                                                                                                                                                         floor or roof.
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