LP SolidStart LSL

LP SolidStart LSL Product From Louisiana-Pacific: LP Building Products introduces a whole-house framing option designed with the industry's highest grade of laminated strand lumber (LSL). The LP SolidStart LSL product is now suitable for most structural applications including door and window headers, beams, wall framing, rim board, truss chords and stair stringers. LP SolidStart LSL has a 1.75E stiffness rating, allowing it to span greater distances and provide superior design flexibility.; Expand for more details on this Product

Insulated Series of structural framing materials Product: iLevel by Weyerhaeuser has introduced its Insulated Series of structural framing materials designed to help meet the 2011 Energy Star for Homes standards and 2009 International Energy Conservation Code requirements. The series includes headers, rim board and corners that are integrated, pre-assembled components with higher R-values and reduced thermal bridging compared with traditional framing methods. They are available in standard sizes to fit 2- by 6-inch dimensions.

TimberStrand laminated strand lumber Product: Weyerhaeuser's iLevel Trus Joist TimberStrand laminated strand lumber (LSL) is a high-quality engineered wood product available for a wide range of applications, including beams, rim board, treated sill plate, headers, columns and studs. TimberStrand LSL is designed to fit together and work efficiently with the entire iLevel family of structural framing products, helping reduce construction time, labor and callbacks.

iLevel TimberStrand LSL Product: Weyerhaeuser's iLevel Trus Joist TimberStrand laminated strand lumber (LSL) is a high-quality engineered wood product available for a wide range of applications, including beams, rim board, treated sill plate, headers, columns and studs. TimberStrand LSL is designed to fit together and work efficiently with the entire iLevel family of structural framing products, helping reduce construction time, labor and callbacks.

TimberStrand LSL Product: Weyerhaeuser’s TimberStrand LSL is available for a wide range of applications, including wall studs, rafters, beams, treated sill plate, columns, window and door headers and concrete form board. The material is manufactured using a proprietary process in which small strands of wood are carefully dried, positioned and bound together with resin to form high-strength structural framing members.

SolidStart LSL Product From Louisiana-Pacific: Louisiana-Pacific’s SolidStart LSL is a structural engineered wood product that has greater resistance to warping, twisting, shrinking and bowing, the manufacturer states. Applications include: headers and beams, wall stud applications, roof beams and rafters, truss chords, rim board and stair stringers. The product is certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Non-urea formaldehyde binders are used in its manufacture.

Trus Joist with Flak Jacket TM Protection Product From Weyerhaeuser: Weyerhaeuser offers their Trus Joist TJI joists with Flak Jacket TM protection. This specialty coating enhances the joists’ fire resistance, allowing builders to achieve one-hour floor/ceiling assemblies in multi-family applications while complying with the 2012 IRC fire protection requirements for single-family homes. The protected joists are available in multiple series and depths to meet a range of load-bearing requirements. No special tools, hangers or training are needed to install the joists.

Prefabricated Eyebrow Dormers Product From DigiConSoo: DigiConSoo’s prefabricated eyebrow dormers use CNC and digital fabrication technologies to supply a ready-to-install dormer. The dormers, which are the newest addition to the company’s line of precision framing products and architectural details, arrive on the jobsite in a ready-to-assemble package and can be installed in three hours.

Reduce Tripping Hazards Product From MiTek Industries, Inc.: USP Structural Connectors have partnered with Super Anchor to introduce the Max X-Line product that incorporates the air hose into the lifetime to reduce tripping hazards by up to 50 percent. The lifeline can be clipped into a USP permanent, gasketed anchor that can be installed by attaching it to the structure’s framing.

Rainscreen Wall System Product From IMETCO: The Imetco Evolution complete rainscreen wall system is an integrated assembly that includes four components. The metal facade has panels available in several profiles, materials and colors. A 1-in. air cavity promotes air flow via the chimney effect to dry itself out. Continuous insulation is non-combustible, water resistant and vapor permeable. A water-resistant vapor permeable air barrier stops the flow of air while allowing controlled diffusion of water vapor.

High-performance Wall System Product From Oldcastle Architectural Product Group: Oldcastle Architectural's EnduraMax high-performance wall system is a masonry system that can increase energy savings and manage moisture. The system approach includes polystyrene insulation panels with pre-molded cells for masonry units, specially designed masonry units made of stone, clay brick and concrete brick, and a modified Type-S mortar with enhanced pumpability, strength and adhesion.