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The use of engineered wood products such as wood I-joists is common because of their span and performance capabilities and their efficient use of wood fibre.
Consider using engineered wood beams, such as LVL and PSL. Engineered wood products may use lesser-quality wood fibre and adhesives to provide strength and rigidity, and usually weigh less and are easier to install.
Advanced framing techniques (also called optimum value engineering) can reduce the amount of wood framing materials by 15–20 per cent, compared with conventional framing.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS Canadian Span Book 2009, Canadian Wood Council (publication no. SB00-09-E) Engineering Guide for Wood Frame Construction 2009, Canadian Wood Council (publication no. EGWF-09-E)
The use of engineered wood products such as wood I-joists is common because of their span and performance capabilities and their efficient use of wood fibre.
Consider using engineered wood beams, such as LVL and PSL. Engineered wood products may use lesser-quality wood fibre and adhesives to provide strength and rigidity, and usually weigh less and are easier to install.
Advanced framing techniques (also called optimum value engineering) can reduce the amount of wood framing materials by 15–20 per cent, compared with conventional framing.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS Canadian Span Book 2009, Canadian Wood Council (publication no. SB00-09-E) Engineering Guide for Wood Frame Construction 2009, Canadian Wood Council (publication no. EGWF-09-E)
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