Shop Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)

Ensure a solid foundation by choosing to get top-quality laminated veneer lumber (LVL) for your home building projects at AW Graham Lumber. As your dedicated local building supplies hub and home improvement store located at the junction of Highway 57 North and Maddox Pike in Flemingsburg, KY, USA, we proudly deliver the home of dirt cheap prices to customers throughout Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Indiana. Understanding laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is highly beneficial for contractors and DIYers alike. Grouped under our engineered lumber category, LVL provides uniform dimensions, high strength-to-weight ratios, and unmatched resistance to warping, making it essential for critical structural spans. We carry exact profiles such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL) 1-3/4-in x 11-7/8-in and many more sizes to fit your precise blueprints. View our extensive product catalog or browse all building products to see our massive selection. Whether you create an account to track your orders or prefer to contact us for personalized project advice, our local lumber store is here to ensure your build is a total success.

 

We also offer vast selections of engineered lumber (EWP) products tailored for advanced load-bearing needs. Our laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is engineered for exceptional strength, making it the preferred choice for structural headers and heavy-duty beams. When it comes to supporting expansive floor systems, our wood i-joists deliver lightweight performance while preventing the bowing and twisting common in traditional solid wood. Explore these options and many more at unbeatable prices to reinforce your next major build.

 

Buyers guide: Making the right structural choice is crucial. Here is what you need to know before purchasing LVL for your next renovation or new build:

 

• How much weight can laminated veneer lumber (LVL) hold? LVL is manufactured to handle incredibly heavy loads, often outperforming traditional solid lumber of the same size. Depending on the depth and span, a standard beam can support thousands of pounds, making it ideal for primary load-bearing walls and heavy roof loads.
  
  
• How far can it span? Thanks to its superior rigidity, LVL can span much longer distances than standard dimensional lumber. While residential spans commonly range from 20-ft to 30-ft, properly engineered multi-ply beams can bridge open spaces up to 60-ft without the need for intermediate support columns.
  
  
• Does it warp, twist, or shrink? No. Because it is constructed from multiple layers of thin wood veneers bonded under extreme heat and pressure, LVL is highly dimensionally stable. It effectively resists shrinking, warping, splitting, and bowing, ensuring your floors stay flat and doorways remain square.
  
  
• What standard and custom sizes are available? You will typically find LVL in a standard width of 1-3/4-in, allowing for easy doubling or tripling to match standard wall framing thicknesses. Depths range anywhere from 7-1/4-in up to 24-in, and they can be custom-cut to nearly any required length.
  
  
• Which wood species are used? Most high-quality LVL beams are crafted using strong, durable species such as Douglas fir, Larch, Southern yellow pine, or Poplar. The strategic layering of these wood veneers maximizes structural integrity.
  
  
• Can it be used outdoors or is it waterproof? LVL is strictly designed for interior use. The adhesives and veneers are not naturally waterproof. If it must be used in exposed applications, it requires specialized preservative treatments and proper waterproof wrapping to prevent delamination.
  
  
• Is it more expensive than solid wood? While the initial cost per foot is higher than standard framing lumber, LVL is a highly cost-effective investment. Its unmatched strength allows for longer spans and fewer supports, which ultimately reduces labor and material waste.
  
  
• How does LVL compare to Glulam or LSL? LVL is stronger and more rigid than Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL), making it the superior choice for headers and main beams. While Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam) is also exceptionally strong and often chosen for exposed architectural beauty, LVL remains the workhorse for hidden, high-stress framing applications.
  
  
• Is special hardware required for installation? No special tools are needed. LVL can be easily cut, nailed, and drilled using standard woodworking tools, though heavy-duty framing nailers and structural fasteners are recommended for secure multi-ply beam assemblies.
  
  

Ideal applications and projects using laminated veneer lumber (LVL):

 

• Designing open-concept living spaces by removing load-bearing walls.
  
  
• Framing wide garage door headers to prevent sagging over time.
  
  
• Constructing ridge beams for expansive vaulted and cathedral ceilings.
  
  
• Building strong floor assemblies that eliminate squeaks and bounce.
  
  
• Creating secure staircase stringers and complex roof trusses.
  
  
• Installing heavy-duty window headers for oversized custom glass panels.
  
  

Beyond our engineered wood selection, your one-stop shop offers everything required to bring your vision to life from the ground up. Start your framing right with lumber framing spf, lumber framing syp, and lumber studs and pre-cut framing. For outdoor resilience, utilize our lumber treated and acessories along with specialty cuts like rough hemlock and rough pine lumber. If you are building agricultural or large structures, explore our pole barn packages, trusses, and steel rebar and shapes.

 

When it is time to enclose the structure, rely on high-grade sheet goods like osb, plywood-hardwood, and plywood-unfinished. Protect the exterior using top-tier roofing shingles, metal roofing and accessories, and durable vinyl siding. Ensure proper ventilation and drainage with roof vents/boots, mount blocks and gable vents, and complete guttering systems. You can beautifully frame the outside with windows, secure entry doors, and protective larson storm doors.

 

For interior finishing, transform your rooms with gorgeous flooring, elegant interior doors, and custom moulding and trim. Add character using lumber-pine and knotty pine or premium cedar. Upgrade your utility and style with our extensive lines of kitchen cabinets and accessories, bathroom cabinets and vanities, and practical shelving and accessories. We even supply drywall accessories and ceiling tile, climate management via insulation fiberglass and insulation foam board, plus functional home additions like attic stairs and stylish barn door accessories.

 

No project is complete without the proper tools and infrastructure. Power your site with our electrical and lighting, plumbing department, and heating and cooling supplies. Fasten everything securely using our wide array of hardware, door hardware, cabinet hardware, and heavy-duty construction hardware. We offer an endless supply of fasteners, including nails box quantities, nails bulk, specialized nails pneumatic, and rugged outdoor screws. Equip your crew with professional hand tools, power tools, sharp saw blades, and reliable drill bits and drivers. Keep safety a priority with gloves, eyewear and toolbelts, ladders and scaffolding, and utility pocket knives.

 

Finally, enhance your property's exterior with robust masonry products-land tiles, eye-catching manufactured stone, and distinct columns post and railings. Complete your outdoor vision with fencing, safety guardrail products, and beautiful landscaping or lawn and garden solutions. Browse through our supplementary categories for paint and sundries, farm items, automotive supplies, robust garage doors, generators for emergency power, heavy-duty cargo containers, and everyday housewares. No matter the scale of your local renovation supplies needs, we have the quality materials to get the job done right.