As a trusted
supplier of engineered lumber beams in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, Arlcoal.com provides a vast selection to match your needs. Whether you're a professional builder, contractor, or a DIY enthusiast, we're your one-stop shop for top-notch engineered lumber solutions. Explore our diverse inventory online at arlcoal.com or visit our conveniently located stores to unlock the potential of your project.
Understanding
engineered lumber beams: Manufactured for superior strength and stability compared to traditional solid wood, engineered lumber beams are sought-after choices for various construction projects, offering distinct advantages.
- High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Support heavier loads than solid wood of similar size, enabling longer spans and open floor plans.
- Dimensional Stability: Resist warping, twisting, and shrinkage, common issues with solid wood, especially in regions like Massachusetts with fluctuating climates.
- Versatility: Available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and lengths, they adapt to diverse needs, from floor joists and headers to beams for decks, porches, and even entire home structures.
- Uniformity: Manufactured under controlled conditions, they offer consistent quality and strength, unlike solid wood with natural variations.
MICROLLAM Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), is a type of engineered wood product made by Weyerhaeuser: Made from thin layers of wood veneer: These layers are glued together with a strong adhesive, creating a beam that is much stronger and more stable than solid wood. MICROLLAM LVL beams can support heavier loads than solid wood beams of the same size, making them ideal for long spans and open floor plans. Unlike solid wood, MICROLLAM LVL beams are resistant to warping, twisting, and shrinking, even in fluctuating climates. Available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and lengths, they can be used for a variety of applications, including floor joists, headers, beams for decks and porches, and even entire home. Manufactured under controlled conditions, they offer consistent quality and strength, unlike solid wood with natural variations.
Things to Consider:
- Cost: Engineered beams can be more expensive than solid wood, but their benefits often offset the higher upfront cost.
- Installation: Specific installation requirements depend on the type and application. Consulting a professional is recommended.
- Maintenance: Proper ventilation and moisture management are crucial to maintain beam integrity.
Visit Arlington Coal & Lumber today and discover the difference! We're confident you'll find everything you need to elevate your engineered lumber projects, from small-scale repairs to ambitious builds. We are your best partner in bringing your dream project to life by providing best material estimates with our friendly locations from
Arlington Coal and Lumber Company,
Burlington Lumber Company,
Wilmington Builders Supply,
Sudbury Lumber Company,
Chelmsford Lumber Company, and
Hudson Lumber Company. You can checkout other selection of
Engineered Lumbers ranging from
Columns (
Parallam® PSL),
Engineered Dimensional Lumber (
TimberStrand® LSL, and
TimberStrand® LSL Rim Board),
Joists (
TJI® Joists,
TJI® 110,
TJI® 230,
TJI® 360, and
TJI® 560), and many more.
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