* Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is a structural product manufactured from thin peeled veneers of wood glued with a durable adhesive with the grain running parallel to the main axis of the member.

* Panels of LVL are cut into structural members which have high strength and stiffness.

* LVL is suited to structural applications such as beams, rafters and columns in a wide range of buildings including houses, commercial, industrial and rural structures. Some special LVL has a small number of veneers laid perpendicularly (cross banded).

* High strength-to-weight ratio - more than 40 stronger than solid sawn products
* High design values for bending, stiffness and shear strength
* Resists shrinking, warping, splitting and checking
* No defects to cut out and less waste on the job
* Ordinary nail assembly - installs as easily as ordinary lumber