VL_East_Spec_CA - VERSA-LAM® 2.0E Eastern Specifier Guide

Oct 12, 2026

VERSA-LAM® 2.0E Eastern Specifier Guide describes the SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM® for floor, roof and wall framing, positioning Boise Cascade engineered wood products as a coordinated approach using beams, joists, studs, columns and rim boards. The guide explains benefits such as reduced cutting and fitting, lower labor and material waste, quieter and flatter floors, and fewer issues like squeaky floors and ceiling gypsum board cracks. It also provides architectural specifications, design and installation requirements, storage handling rules, and references to Canadian standards and verification upon request. A detailed table of contents covers design properties, span tables and connection details.

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Pages28

Reading Time10 min

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VERSA-LAM® Architectural Specifications

Product scope, materials, and design

Drawings, fabrication, storage, and installation

Table of Contents

Product profile and design properties

Uniform load table

Floor beam span tables (one storey; two storeys)

Ridge and header span tables (multiple configurations)

VLESG-Canada scarf cut and nail spacing

Multiple beam connections

VERSA-LAM® details and allowable holes

Column design

Computer software and material weights

Distributor locations

VERSA-LAM® 2.0E EASTERN SPECIFIER GUIDE High Performance Floor & Roof Systems VLESG May 2014. 2 THE SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM® Makes Designing Homes Easier Architects, engineers, and designers trust Boise Cascade's Engineered Wood Products to provide a better system for framing floors, roofs and walls . It's the SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM® , featuring beams, joists, studs, columns and rim boards that work together as a system, so you spend less time cutting and fitting. In fact, the SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM® uses fewer pieces and longer lengths than conventional framing, so you'll complete jobs in less time. You'll Build Better Homes with the SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM® Now it's easier than ever to design and build better floor systems. When you specify the SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM® , your clients will have fewer problems with squeaky floors and ceiling gypsum board cracks. The SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM® also means overall better floor, roof and wall framing than dimension lumber allows. Better Framing Doesn't Have to Cost More Boise Cascade EWP SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM® often costs less than conventional framing methods when the resulting reduced labor and materials waste are considered. There's less sorting and cost associated with disposing of waste because you order only what you need. Although our longer lengths help your clients get the job done faster, they cost no more. Environmentally Sound As an added bonus, floor, roof and wall systems built with Boise Cascade Joists require about half the number of trees as those built with dimension lumber. This helps you design a home both you and future generations will be proud to own. What Makes the SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM® So Simple? 􀀻 Floor and Roof Framing with Boise Cascade Joists Light in weight, but heavy-duty, Boise Cascade Joists have a better strength / weight ratio than dimension lumber. Knockouts can be removed for crossventilation and wiring. 􀀻 Ceilings Framed with Boise Cascade Joists The consistent size of Boise Cascade Joists helps keep gypsum board flat and free of unsightly nail pops and ugly shadows, while keeping finish work to a minimum. 􀀻 VERSA-LAM® Beams for Floor and Roof Framing 􀀻 VERSA-STUD® and VERSA-LAM® Columns for wall Framing These highly-stable beams are free of the large-scale defects that plague dimension beams. The result is quieter, flatter floors (no camber) and no shrinkage-related call-backs. 􀀻 Boise Cascade Rimboard Boise Cascade EWP offer several engineered rimboard products regionally, including BOISE CASCADE RIM BOARD® OSB, VERSA-RIM® , VERSA-STRAND™ 0.8 (check supplier or Boise Cascade EWP representative for availability) . These products work with Alljoist® and BCI® Joists to provide a solid connection at the critical floor/ wall intersection. Table of Contents VERSA-LAM® Architectural Specifications .................... 3 Product Profile, Design Properties .......................... 4 Uniform Load Table ...................................... 5 Floor Beam Span Tables (One Storey) ........................ 6-7 Floor Beam Span Tables (Two Storeys) ....................... 8-9 Ridge Beam Span Tables .............................. 10-11 Header Span Tables-Roof Only ......................... 12-13 Header Span Tables (Roof + One Storey, no center bearing) ............ 14-15 Header Span Tables (Roof + One Storey, center bearing) ........... 16-17 Header Span Tables (Roof + Two Storeys, center bearing) ......... 18-19 VLESG -CANADA Scarf Cut, Closest Allowable Nail Spacing ................... 20 Scarf Cut Con't, Minimum Bearing Length per Bearing Width .... 21 Multiple Beam Connections-Uniform Side Loads ............. 22 Multiple Beam Connections-Concentrated Side Loads and Top Load . 23 VERSA-LAM® Details, Allowable Holes in VERSA-LAM® Beams . 24 Column Design (Maximum Factored Axial Loads (Lbs) ................ 25 VERSA-STUD® & VERSA-LAM® Column Details .......

FAQs

What is included when specifying VERSA-LAM® beams according to the guide?

The scope covers complete furnishing and installation of all VERSA-LAM® beams shown on the drawings, including all special and necessary work to complete the job.

What materials and standards are referenced for VERSA-LAM® beams?

The guide states southern pine veneer laminated with phenol formaldehyde and isocyanate exterior adhesive, complying with CSA O112 standards, and with NBCC2010 and CCMC requirements for dry-use structural applications.

How should VERSA-LAM® beams be stored before erection?

If stored prior to erection, beams must be stored on stickers spaced no more than 15 ft apart, on a dry level surface, protected from weather, and handled carefully to avoid damage.

Oct 12, 2026

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