Can parallam be exposed to weather?
Can parallam be exposed to weather?
Parallam® Plus PSL is suitable for applications that are exposed directly to weather and water—such as decks, pavilions, and pool enclosures—and direct ground contact applications like deck posts. Column members can even be used in saltwater splash applications.
How far can a parallam beam span?
* The span and load tables in this guide cover beam spans up to 60 feet; however, 2.2E Parallam® PSL beams can be delivered in lengths up to 66 feet.
Can you notch a PSL beam?
Parallam® Plus PSL is permitted to have a notch or taper cut without voiding the 30-year warranty under the following conditions: Notches and taper cuts occur in above ground applications only (Use Category 3B for Structural Composite Lumber as defined by the American Wood Protection Association).
How much does a parallam beam weight?
31 pounds per foot
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| Series | Series Parallam® |
|---|---|
| Product Length | Product Length Sold by lineal foot |
| Product Width | Product Width 7″ |
| Weight | Weight 31 pounds per foot |
| Brand | Brand Trus Joist® |
Can LVL be exposed to the weather?
Further to this they state that the LVL/LGL surface CANNOT be exposed horizontally to weather & that water entrapments are NOT permitted. Therefore, unpainted or unprotected LVL/LGL Beams, are unsuitable for weather exposed projects.
Is PSL stronger than LVL?
PSL beams are primarily used in beam and header applications where high strength is required. PSL beams can be stained or finished where an aesthetically pleasing exposed application is desired. Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is a commonly available engineered product that is manufactured similarly to PSL.
Can I drill a hole in a PSL beam?
The maximum size and location of allowable holes is based on product type and depth. Depending on their location in the span, holes up to 2″ may be allowed in Microllam® LVL, Parallam® PSL and 1.3E TimberStrand® LSL, and holes up to 4 5/8″ may be allowed in 1.55E TimberStrand® LSL.
What is stronger PSL or LVL?
How are Parallam plus PSL beams and columns treated?
Parallam® Plus PSL beams and columns are treated with waterborne preservatives. They are treated and dried only at Weyerhaeuser-authorized treatment facilities.
Where are Parallam PSL beams made in West Virginia?
The superior strength of Parallam® PSL makes longer spans possible, giving you more design options with open, spacious floor plans. Eastern Parallam PSL is manufactured at the Buckhannon, WV plant and provides enhanced protection from the elements when it matters most – during construction.
How to connect a multiple ply beam member?
A question we commonly get asked is how to connect a multiple ply beam member. Beam connections are based on how the load is applied (be it top, side or a point load) and the magnitude of the load.
When do you side load a flush beam?
Flush beams with loads applied to only one side need special attention, specifically when the member is 7” wide. Our literature addresses this condition by stating that 7” wide beams should be side-loaded only when loads are applied to both sides of the members (to minimize rotation).