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Explains LVL grade rationale using MOE, stiffness (EI), strength, and deflection criteria, including comparisons across 1.8E, 1.9E, and 2.0E products. Provides product line descriptions (West Fraser LVL variants), storage, handling, and installation precautions, and detailed design properties with factored resistance tables and specified strengths for selected grades and thicknesses.",{"@graph":63,"@context":118},[64,80,101],{"@type":65,"itemListElement":66},"BreadcrumbList",[67,71,74,77],{"item":68,"name":69,"@type":70,"position":9},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":72,"name":10,"@type":70,"position":73},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/",2,{"item":75,"name":51,"@type":70,"position":76},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/general/",3,{"item":78,"name":59,"@type":70,"position":79},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/lvl-users-guide-canadian-edition-2026-07-14-v11/563582/",4,{"url":78,"name":59,"@type":81,"image":82,"author":87,"headline":59,"publisher":90,"fileFormat":93,"inLanguage":57,"description":61,"dateModified":94,"datePublished":95,"encodingFormat":93,"isAccessibleForFree":96,"interactionStatistic":97},"DigitalDocument",{"url":83,"@type":84,"width":85,"height":86},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/lvl-users-guide-canadian-edition-2026-07-14-v11/563582.png","ImageObject",442,249,{"name":88,"@type":89},"Malam Tenang","Person",{"url":68,"name":91,"@type":92},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-31","2026-10-12",true,{"@type":98,"interactionType":99,"userInteractionCount":76},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":100},"ViewAction",{"@type":102,"mainEntity":103},"FAQPage",[104,110,114],{"name":105,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":107},"Why does the guide emphasize MOE (E) and stiffness (EI) when sizing LVL beams and headers?","Question",{"text":108,"@type":109},"The guide explains that industry marketing often uses MOE, and together with beam size (moment of inertia I) it determines stiffness (EI). Stiffness relates to deflection under load, which must meet building code deflection criteria.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"Is stiffness the only factor controlling LVL performance in all applications?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"No. The guide states that some applications are controlled by strength, not stiffness, using values such as Fb and Fv. In those cases, a higher-strength lower-E product may be required instead of a higher-MOE substitute.",{"name":115,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What key storage and installation precautions are recommended for West Fraser™ LVL?",{"text":117,"@type":109},"Store LVL lying flat and protected from the weather, do not exceed a bundle height of 10'-0”, keep material above ground to reduce moisture absorption, and use the product only in covered, dry conditions. The guide also warns against cutting/drilling/notching except for cutting to length and advises not to install damaged LVL.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":120,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":91,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":122,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":124,"site_id":56},563582,1792524660,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":127},{"doc_id":124,"user_id":128,"nickname":88,"user_avatar":129,"doc_module":9,"category_id":50,"category_name":51,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":130,"file_id":131,"file_url":132,"file_type":133,"file_size":134,"view_count":76,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":135,"language":136,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":137,"faqs":138,"seo_title":139,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":140,"read_time":141},962093532863,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_276721f389ce27ea32af1340a28f341c","LVL USER’S GUIDE  \nTechnical Data for LVL Headers, Beams, Column Applications for Residential Floor and  \nRoof Systems  \nCANADIAN EDITION  \n2026-07-14-v1 .1  \nIntroduction  \nA WORD ABOUT LVL GRADES  \nDid you know that...  \nIf you are using 2.0E beams and headers exclusively in residential wood construction, you are leaving money on the table approximately 85% of the time.  \nWhen sizing beams and headers, you need to have sufficient moment capacity (Fb), sufficient shear capacity (Fv), sufficient stiffness (EI) to satisfy the live and total load deflection criteria and you need to have adequate bearing sizes (Fci ) .  \nThe industry markets LVL beams and headers based on the MOE value (modulus of elasticity = E) which along with the size of the beam (moment of inertia = I) determines the stiffness (EI) of the beam. The stiffness of a beam determineshow much deflection a beam will experience under a given load. Deflection is a performance criteria established by building codes (L/360) . Stiffness is not the same as strength!  \nNot all applications are controlled by stiffness, many are controlled by strength (Fband Fv) . In some applications, a 1.9E or 2.0E beam cannot be used as a substitute for a 1.8E beam that has superior strength properties (Fband Fv) .  \nA beam 16’ long, carrying 300 PLF, with 1.9E material will deflect 0.0344 inches less (¹⁄₃₂”) under total load compared to the same beam with 1.8E material. This is not much, especially when you consider the premium you pay for high MOE products.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nProduct Line 3  \nStorage, Handling & Installation 3  \n3100Fb 2.0EWEST FRASER™ LVL 4  \n1³⁄₄”AND 3⁄¹₂” THICK  \nDesign Properties 4  \nFactored Resistance Tables 6  \nMultiple Member Connections 9   \n3000Fb 1.9EWEST FRASER™ LVL 10  \n1³⁄₄” THICK  \nDesign Properties 10  \nMultiple Member Connections 11  \nFactored Resistance Tables 12  \n3000Fb 1.8EWEST FRASER™ LVL 14  \n1⁄¹₂” THICK  \nDesign Properties 14  \nMultiple Member Connections 15  \nFactored Resistance Tables 16  \n1³⁄₄” AND 3¹⁄₂” THICK  \nDesign Properties 18  \nFactored Resistance Tables 20  \nMultiple Member Connections 22  \nColumns 23  \n\n| 2750Fb 1.7EWEST FRASER™ LVL 1³⁄₄”AND 3⁄¹₂” THICK | 26 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Design Properties | 26 |\n\nMiscellaneous Details, & Software Information 26  \nBearing Details 16  \nOur Software 27  \nMinimum Nail Spacing 27  \nOur Weather Resistant Coating 27  \nAllowable Holes 27  \nProduct & Storage Guidelines  \nPRODUCT LINE  \nWith the use of ultrasonic grading technology, West Fraser wisely utilizes the inherent attributes of its wood resources to manufacture products that effectively satisfy the needs of the market while at the same time, contribute to a greener, more sustainable environment. In addition, these attributes also allow for superior fiber bending strength and workability.  \nWest Fraser™ LVL  \n3100Fb-2.0E  \n1³⁄₄” and 3¹⁄₂” thick in I-Joist and lumber compatible depths to 24” deep.  \nWest Fraser™ LVL 3000Fb-1.9E  \n1³⁄₄” thick in I-Joist and lumber compatible depths to 24” deep.  \nAll products have face, back and edges sealed for improved performance under normal construction exposure.  \nWest Fraser™ LVL  \n3000Fb-1.8E  \n1¹⁄₂”, 1³⁄₄” and 3¹⁄₂” thick in I-Joist and lumber compatible depths to 18” deep. 1³⁄₄” & 3¹⁄₂” to 24”, 3¹⁄₂”  \nthick in columns.  \nWest Fraser™ LVL 2750Fb-1.7E  \n1³⁄₄” and 3¹⁄₂” thick in I-Joist and lumber compatible depths to 24” deep  \nCODE EVALUATION REPORT NUMBERS: CCMC 12904-R  \nCheck product availability with supplier prior to specifying LVL sizes.  \nSTORAGE, HANDLING & INSTALLATION  \nFailure to follow good procedures for installation, storage and handling could result in unsatisfactory performance and unsafe structures.  \n• West Fraser™ LVL should be stored lying flat and protected from the weather.  \n• Do not exceed a storage bundle height of 10’-0”.  \n• Report all forklift damage prior to shipment.  \n• Place first set of stickers on hard, level dry surface.  \n• Stickers to be aligned one above the other a","cbCaiv96xLN6QQx9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv96xLN6QQx9","pdf",1521397,28,"English","# Introduction\n## A Word About LVL Grades\n# Product Line\n## West Fraser™ LVL 3100Fb-2.0E\n## West Fraser™ LVL 3000Fb-1.9E\n## West Fraser™ LVL 3000Fb-1.8E\n## West Fraser™ LVL 2750Fb-1.7E\n# Storage, Handling & Installation\n## Installation requirements and cautions\n# Design Properties\n## 3100Fb 2.0E - 1¾” thick header & beams\n## Specified strengths (standard term)\n# Factored Resistance Tables\n## 3100Fb 2.0E\n# Multiple Member Connections\n# Columns","[{\"question\":\"Why does the guide emphasize MOE (E) and stiffness (EI) when sizing LVL beams and headers?\",\"answer\":\"The guide explains that industry marketing often uses MOE, and together with beam size (moment of inertia I) it determines stiffness (EI). 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