What is TimberStrand LSL?

TimberStrand LSL is a green building solution as well. The manufacturing process combines technology and innovation to produce high-performing engineered lumber using small-diameter trees that are not strong or straight enough on their own to be of structural value as conventional sawn lumber products.

Is TimberStrand treated?

StrandGuard® TimberStrand® LSL is treated with zinc borate, an EPA-registered biocide, using a proprietary process for protection against insects and decay.

What is a LSL Beam?

LSL is used primarily as structural framing for residential, commercial and industrial construction. It is suitable for headers and beams, tall wall studs, rim board, sill plates, millwork and window framing. LSL also offers good fastener-holding strength. It can also be left exposed as a design feature.

What is TimberStrand LSL used for?

TimberStrand LSL is available in framing lumber, sill plate, framing for tall walls, headers and floor joists. Perfect for any application that requires long lengths, and stability, where strength and performance is essential.

Where is TimberStrand LSL located?

Kenora
24, 2017 – Nestled in between the forests of Kenora, Ont. is Weyerhaeuser’s Kenora TimberStrand, a 10.5-acre engineered wood products facility that resides on a 65-hectare site.

Can LVL be pressure treated?

LVL is not new, it has been a staple of indoor and unexposed building construction for years specifically for headers, beams, rim boards, and columns. The beauty of LVL is it is built to engineered specifications in a factory. With LVL now being offered with pressure treatment, it is approved for outdoor decks.

What is LSL joist?

TimberStrand® LSL is an ideal solution, providing an alternative to solid sawn floor joists, especially where longer lengths and greater stability are required. Floors work harder these days, supporting heavy kitchen islands and great rooms.

What is stronger LSL or LVL?

Because of their laminated structures, LVL and LSL have higher bending strength and stiffness than the equivalent solid timber section of the same species. This section contains the following resource: Laminated Veneer Lumber/Laminated Strand Lumber.

Where is TimberStrand manufactured?

Weyerhaeuser’s Kenora, Ontario, TimberStrand® LSL Mill Celebrates 10th Anniversary. Weyerhaeuser employs 150 people at the Kenora mill, more than half of whom have been with the mill since it opened in October 2002.

Do they make treated LVL beams?

PWT Treated LVL is the only manufacturer-treated LVL, and it is covered by a 25-year limited, transferable warranty.

How is LSL made?

Similar to PSL, laminated strand lumber is made from flaked wood strands that have a length-to-thickness ratio of approximately 150. Combined with an adhesive, the strands are oriented and formed into a large mat or billet and pressed. LSL is used in a variety of applications from studs to millwork components.