Moisture resistance of laminated veneer lumber (LVL)
Information Paper 8/96
Document Status
Archived
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Information Paper
Abstract
Describes assessments of establishing the suitability of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) for use in moisture-hazardous environments. The lap-shear and associated pre-conditioning methods in European Standard prEN 314-1 have been identified as offering the best method for determining glue bond performance of LVL. They showed that LVL made from Finnish Norway spruce, British Sitka spruce and British poplar has considerable resistance to moisture and even to quite severe wetting.
Author
Maun, K. W. and Cheavins, R. A.
History
Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.
ISBN
9781860811142
Subjects
- Timber building systems/frame
- Special subject areas
- Ventilation/condensation/damp
- Building structure
- Building systems/frame
- Water penetration
Publisher History
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