Versa-Lam LVL beams are strong throughout, engineered to support heavier loads, and provide longer spans than stock glulams (24F-V4) or dimensional lumber products.
Versa-Lam LVL
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:
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Versa-Lam LVL Applications:
- Beams
- Headers
- Columns
- Stair Stringers
- Rim Board
Available Sizes:
Versa-Lam LVL beams come in various sizes to accommodate diverse structural requirements. For detailed size charts and span tables, refer to our Western and Eastern Guides in our resources below.
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Engineered to Perform
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QualityVersa-Lam LVL beams and headers won’t twist, shrink, or split, resulting in flatter, quieter floors and strong structures saving time while protecting reputations.
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InstallationPrecision 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
| Title | Resource Type | Share | hf:tax:resource-category | hf:tax:region | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Family & Light Commercial Promo flyer – MTP-7100 | Multifamily/Light Commercial | View | mflc | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Guide de conception & d’installation pour la resistance au feu – Canada – MTP-CF7050 | Multifamily/Light Commercial, Safety & Fire | View | mflc safety-fire | canada-east | |
| Eastern Installation Guide – MTP-E7001 – English and Spanish | *Popular, Installation Guide | View | aa-popular installation-guide | us-east | |
| Eastern Commerical Guide – MTP-E7010 | *Popular, Multifamily/Light Commercial | View | aa-popular mflc | us-east | |
| Western Commercial Guide – MTP-W7010 | *Popular, Multifamily/Light Commercial | View | aa-popular mflc | us-west | |
| Eastern Specifier’s Guide – MTP-E7000 | *Popular, Product / Specifier Guide | View | aa-popular product-specifier-guide | us-east | |
| ESR-1040 VERSA-LAM® Code Report | Code Report | View | code-report | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-Lam – CCMC 12472E VERSA-LAM® English Code Report | Code Report | View | code-report | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-Lam – CCMC 12472E VERSA-LAM® French Code Report | Code Report | View | code-report | canada-east canada-west | |
| Western BCI & Versa-Lam Specifier’s Guide – MTP-W7000 | *Popular, Product / Specifier Guide | View | aa-popular product-specifier-guide | us-west | |
| Fire Design & Installation Guide – MTP-7050 | Multifamily/Light Commercial, Safety & Fire | View | mflc safety-fire | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Eastern Versa-Lam LVL 2.1E Design Guide – LVL-E2000 | *Popular, Product / Specifier Guide | View | aa-popular product-specifier-guide | us-east | |
| Versa-Lam 1.7, 2650 Eastern Header Guide – LVL-E2003 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | us-east | |
| Eastern 1.5″ Versa-Lam 1.7, 2650 Stair Stringer Guide – LVL-E2015 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | us-east | |
| Western Versa-Lam LVL Design Guide – LVL-W2000 | *Popular, Product / Specifier Guide | View | aa-popular product-specifier-guide | us-west | |
| Western 1-5/16″ Versa-Lam 1.5, 1800 Stair Stringer Guide – LVL-W2015 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | us-west | |
| Canadian Eastern Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 2.1E 3100 – LVL-CE2000 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | canada-east | |
| Guide du concepteur Versa-Lam 2.1E 3100 – Est du Canada – LVL-CF2000 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | canada-east | |
| Canadian Western Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 2.3E 3100 – JOI-CW2000 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | canada-west | |
| Canadian Western Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 1.8E 2400 & 2650 – JOI-CW2001 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | canada-west | |
| Canadian Western Specifier’s Guide Versa-Lam 2.1E 2800 & 3100 – JOI-CW2002 | Product / Specifier Guide | View | product-specifier-guide | canada-west | |
| Western Installation Guide – MTP-W7001 – English and Spanish | *Popular, Installation Guide | View | aa-popular installation-guide | us-west | |
| Guide d’installation Versa-Lam, BCI & AJS – Canada – MTP-CF7001 | *Popular, Installation Guide | View | aa-popular installation-guide | canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-Lam Allowable Hole Chart – LVL-1 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-Stud Allowable Nailing and Notching – LVL-2 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply Versa-Lam Beams – LVL-3 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Connection of Side Point Loads to Triple 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-4 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Cupping of VERSA-LAM Plies & Beams – LVL-5 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Requirements for Use of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors with Versa-LAM & Versa-Rim Products – LVL-6 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Attachment of Brick Lintel to Versa-Lam Beams – LVL-7 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDS Screws – LVL-8 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with FastenMaster TrussLok Screws – LVL-9 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Connection of Side Point Loads to Double 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-10 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table – LVL-11 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Installation of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors Parallel to Gluelines of Versa-Lam Beams & Columns – LVL-12 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table (Smaller Depth Columns) – LVL-13 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Connection of Side Point Loads to Quadruple 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-14 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Fire Resistance Rating of VERSA-LAM LVL Columns – LVL-15 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDW Strong-Drive Screws – LVL-16 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Alternate Power and Hand Driven Nailing of Multiple Ply 1 3/4″ Wide VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-17 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| 1 1/2″ VERSA-LAM 1.7 2650 Joists Residential Floor Span Tables – LVL-18 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Concentrated Side Load Connection Multiple Ply VL BCCalc – LVL-19 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| VERSA-LAM® Beam Allowable Reactions with End Bevel Cuts – LVL-20 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-Lam Allowable Hole Chart – LVL(CAN)-1 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Versa-Stud Allowable Nailing and Notching – LVL(CAN)-2 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Connecting Multiple-Ply Versa-Lam Beams – LVL(CAN)-3 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Connection of Side Point Loads to Triple 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL(CAN)-4 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Cupping of VERSA-LAM Plies & Beams – LVL(CAN)-5 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Requirements for Use of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors with Versa-LAM & Versa-Rim Products – LVL(CAN)-6 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Attachment of Brick Lintel to Versa-Lam Beams – LVL(CAN)-7 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDS Screws – LVL(CAN)-8 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with FastenMaster TrussLok Screws – LVL(CAN)-9 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Connection of Side Point Loads to Double 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL(CAN)-10 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table – LVL(CAN)-11 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Installation of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors Parallel to Gluelines of Versa-Lam Beams & Columns – LVL(CAN)-12 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table (Smaller Depth Columns) – LVL(CAN)-13 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Fire Resistance Rating of VERSA-LAM LVL Columns – LVL(CAN)-15 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Connecting Multiple-Ply VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDW Strong-Drive Screws – LVL(CAN)-16 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | ||
| Weights of Building Materials – GE(CAN)-1 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east | |
| 1 1/2″ VERSA-LAM 1.7 2650 Joists Residential Floor Span Tables – LVL-18 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Allowable Fastener Spacing & Design for BCI Joists and VERSA-LAM – GE-3 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Alternate Power and Hand Driven Nailing of Multiple Ply 1 3/4″ Wide VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-17 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| BCI / AJS Joist, VERSA-LAM & BOISE GLULAM Exterior Exposure Policy – GE-4 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Brick Veneer Support on Wood – GE-2 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with FastenMaster TrussLok Screws – LVL-9 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDS Screws – LVL-8 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Connection of Side Point Loads to Double 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-10 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDW Strong-Drive Screws – LVL-16 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply Versa-Lam Beams – LVL-3 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Connection of Side Point Loads to Quadruple 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-14 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Connection of Side Point Loads to Triple 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL-4 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Cupping of VERSA-LAM Plies & Beams – LVL-5 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Designing for Ceramic or Stone Tile Floor Finishes – GE-6 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Design Load Considerations for Non-Load Bearing Partition Walls in Residential Construction – GE-22 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Electrical Wiring Installation Horizontal Holes – GE-27 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Feet & Inches on a Regular Calculator – GE-9 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Fire Resistance Rating of VERSA-LAM LVL Columns – LVL-15 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Flame Spread Classifications and Corresponding Surface Treatments – GE-13 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| High Slope Roofs – GE-12 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Formaldehyde & Engineered Wood Products – GE-15 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Installed Damaged Product – GE-28 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Installation of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors Parallel to Gluelines of Versa-Lam Beams & Columns – LVL-12 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Lateral Bracing of Joists and Beams – GE-16 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| PreserveTech HW / Royal Pacific Industries Insect-Treated Engineered Wood Products for Hawaii – GE-26 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Pressure and Topical Applications and Treatments – GE-25 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Required Separation Between Garage and Living Space Above – GE-5 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Requirements for Use of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors with Versa-LAM & Versa-Rim Products – LVL-6 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Temperature and Moisture Content of Engineered Wood Products During Manufacturing – GE-10 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Use of Boise Cascade EWP for Concrete Formwork – GE-24 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table – LVL-11 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Use of Engineered Wood Products in International Shipping Pallets and Packaging – GE-17 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table (Smaller Depth Columns) – LVL-13 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Versa-Lam Allowable Hole Chart – LVL-1 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| VERSA-LAM® Beam Allowable Reactions with End Bevel Cuts – LVL-20 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Versa-Stud Allowable Nailing and Notching – LVL-2 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Vertical Load Transfer over Bearings within BC FRAMER & BC CALC – GE-23 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Weights of Building Materials – GE-1 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Wood Frame Garage Floor Design Guidelines – GE-19 | Tech Note U.S. | View | tech-note-u-s | us-east us-west | |
| Tall Wall Design Procedures For Versa-Lam LVL – LVL(CAN)-18 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Flame Spread and Fire Endurance: Surface Coatings – GE(CAN)-2 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east | |
| Allowable Nail Spacing & Designfor AJS® / BCI® Joists and Versa-L am® LVL – GE(CAN)-3 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east | |
| Weights of Building Materials – GE(CAN)-1 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east | |
| BCI / AJS Joist, VERSA-LAM & BOISE GLULAM Exterior Exposure Policy – GE(CAN)-4 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east | |
| Joist Ceiling Framing Over an Indoor Pool – GE(CAN)-5 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east | |
| Formaldehyde & Engineered Wood Products – GE(CAN)-15 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east | |
| Versa-Lam Allowable Hole Chart – LVL(CAN)-1 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Lateral Bracing of Joists and Beams – GE(CAN)-16 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east | |
| Vertical Load Transfer over Bearings within BC FRAMER & BC CALC – GE(CAN)-23 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east | |
| Pressure and Topical Applications and Treatments – GE(CAN)-25 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Connection of Side Point Loads to Triple 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL(CAN)-4 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-Stud Allowable Nailing and Notching – LVL(CAN)-2 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply Versa-Lam Beams – LVL(CAN)-3 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Requirements for Use of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors with Versa-LAM & Versa-Rim Products – LVL(CAN)-6 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Attachment of Brick Lintel to Versa-Lam Beams – LVL(CAN)-7 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDS Screws – LVL(CAN)-8 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Cupping of VERSA-LAM Plies & Beams – LVL(CAN)-5 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams with FastenMaster TrussLok Screws – LVL(CAN)-9 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Connection of Side Point Loads to Double 1 3/4″ VERSA-LAM Beams – LVL(CAN)-10 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table – LVL(CAN)-11 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Installation of Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors Parallel to Gluelines of Versa-Lam Beams & Columns – LVL(CAN)-12 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Fire Resistance Rating of VERSA-LAM LVL Columns – LVL(CAN)-15 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Connecting Multiple-Ply VERSA-LAM Beams with Simpson Strong-Tie SDW Strong-Drive Screws – LVL(CAN)-16 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-LAM 2.0 3100 Column Table (Smaller Depth Columns) – LVL(CAN)-13 | Tech Note Canada | View | tech-note-canada | canada-east canada-west | |
| Canada English Install Guide: AJS & BCI Joist, Versa-Lam-MTP-C7001 | Installation Guide | View | installation-guide | canada-east canada-west | |
| Versa-Lam LVL Product Overview – LVL-2010 | Product Flyer | View | product-flyer | ||
| Versa-Lam LVL Stair Stringer Product Overview – LVL-2011 | Product Flyer | View | product-flyer |
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Versa-Lam LVL is available at dealers across the United States and Canada.
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