LP SolidStart LVL 2900Fb-2.0E - Technical Guide

Oct 12, 2026

LP SolidStart Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is presented as an engineered alternative to traditional lumber, reducing common drying defects such as twisting, splitting, checking, crowning, and warping while improving strength and stiffness. The guide explains manufacturing and bonding methods using ultrasonically and visually graded veneers, waterproof adhesives, and options like SiteCote™ coating and billet-beam factory-laminated thicknesses. It covers available sizes, lifetime limited warranty, design/specification software, US building code compliance evaluations, environmental benefits, and important dry-use and edge-orientation installation notes.

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Introduction

Designed to Outperform Traditional Lumber

THE STRENGTH IS IN THE ENGINEERING

LP SolidStart LVL 2900Fb-2.0E: AVAILABLE SIZES

Warranty and Design Tools

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

SOFTWARE FOR EASY, RELIABLE DESIGN

Performance and Compliance

CODE EVALUATION

FRIEND TO THE ENVIRONMENT

IMPORTANT NOTES

U.S. Technical Guide LP SolidStart LVL Technical Guide 2900Fb-2.0E Please verify availability with the LP SolidStart Engineered Wood Products distributor in your area prior to specifying these products. Introduction Designed to Outperform Traditional Lumber LP® SolidStart® Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is a vast improvement over traditional lumber. Problems that naturally occur as sawn lumber dries — twisting, splitting, checking, crowning and warping —are greatly reduced. THE STRENGTH IS IN THE ENGINEERING LP SolidStart LVL is made from ultrasonically and visually graded veneers arranged in a speciﬁc pattern to maximize the strength and stiffness of the veneers and to disperse the naturally occurring characteristics of wood, such as knots, that can weaken a sawn lumber beam. The veneers are then bonded with waterproof adhesives under pressure and heat. LP SolidStart LVL beams are exceptionally strong, solid and straight, making them excellent for most primary loadcarrying beam applications. LP SolidStart LVL 2900Fb-2.0E: AVAILABLE SIZES LP SolidStart LVL 2900Fb-2.0E is available in a range of depths and lengths, and is available in standard thicknesses of 1-3/4" and 3-1/2". The 2900Fb-2.0E LVL is also available in factory-laminated thicknesses (known as “billet beam”) of 5-1/4" and 7" to eliminate the need for ﬁeld nailing and/or bolting of multiple plies. In addition, a water-resistant coating called SiteCote™ is available for extra weather protection during construction. LP also offers other grades that are not covered under this technical guide. Please verify availability with the LP SolidStart Engineered Wood Products distributor in your area before specifying these products. LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY LP SolidStart Engineered Wood Products are backed by a lifetime limited warranty. Visit [LPCorp.com](LPCorp.com) or call 1.888.820.0325 for a copy of the warranty. SOFTWARE FOR EASY, RELIABLE DESIGN Our design/speciﬁcation software enhances your in-house design capabilities. It offers accurate designs for a wide variety of applications with interfaces for printed output or plotted drawings. Through our distributors, we offer component design review services for designs using LP SolidStart Engineered Wood Products. CODE EVALUATION LP SolidStart Laminated Veneer Lumber has been evaluated for compliance with major US building codes. For the most current code reports, contact your LP SolidStart Engineered Wood Products distributor, visit [LPCorp.com](LPCorp.com) or for: • ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-2403 [visit www.icc-es.org](visit www.icc-es.org) • APA product report PR-L280 [visit www.apawood.org](visit www.apawood.org) FRIEND TO THE ENVIRONMENT LP SolidStart LVL is a building material with built-in environmental beneﬁts. It is made of engineered wood substrate, a renewable resource with a reduced environmental impact. LP uses SFI® certiﬁed forest management and procurement systems, which help ensure wood comes from well managed forests. Raw material procurement targets small, fast growing trees. In LP’s manufacturing process, no part of the log goes to waste. And only safe, low formaldehyde-emitting resins are used. IMPORTANT NOTES 1. LP SolidStart LVL shall be designed for dry-use conditions only. Dry-use applies to products installed in dry, covered and well ventilated interior conditions in which the equivalent moisture content in lumber will not exceed 16% . 2. This guide is valid only for LP SolidStart LVL members supporting loads applied parallel to the face of the veneers (“edge” orientation) . 3. Ensure that the design loads, duration of load increases and deflection limits that you use to select products from this guide are appropriate for your application and comply with local code requirements. If you do not know the correct design criteria and all the loads imposed on the component from all parts of the structure, seek qualified help from the architect, engineer

FAQs

What durability and performance improvements does LP SolidStart LVL claim versus traditional lumber?

It is designed to greatly reduce defects that occur as sawn lumber dries, such as twisting, splitting, checking, crowning, and warping. The veneers are engineered to maximize strength and stiffness and help disperse natural wood characteristics that can weaken beams.

Which installation conditions are specified in the important notes?

LP SolidStart LVL shall be designed for dry-use conditions only, and it is stated as valid only for members supporting loads applied parallel to the face of the veneers (edge orientation). The notes also specify requirements for appropriate design loads, duration, deflection limits, and local code compliance.

How does the guide address building code compliance and documentation sources?

It states that LP SolidStart Laminated Veneer Lumber has been evaluated for compliance with major US building codes. For the most current code reports, it directs readers to contact the distributor or use provided ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-2403 and APA product report PR-L280 references.

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