Engineered Lumber

Ladder Slip Solution
A finishing trowel makes a strong stop for a ladder's feet to keep it from slipping on composite decking.
The Great Debate: LVLs or PSLs for Headers, Beams, Girders, and Posts
In this webinar, Engineered Wood Products expert Steve Rudowsky presents on why LVL is not the same as PSL, and why builders need to understand the difference.
Tips for Framing with I-Joists
A panel of pro builders discuss best practices for handling, fitting, and fastening this popular type of engineered floor framing components.
Installing Joist Hangers With Inconsistent Lumber
If better materials aren't an option, decide what is most critical—a flat floor, or a flat ceiling.
LVLs & PSLs: What’s the Difference?
Watch Patrick McCombe, Ian Schwandt, Brian Campbell, and Steve Rudowsky in this educational seminar on engineered wood beams.
Weatherproof Laminated Lumber
These pressure-treated engineered beams for exterior use open up options for decks and other outdoor framing.
High-Strength, Long-Life Lap Siding
A carpenter's guide to accurately laying out, cutting, gapping, and fitting engineered-wood clapboards.
The Complicated Path From Decking to Dirt
Code expert Glenn Mathewson takes a closer look at the evolving code provisions for deck boards, joists, beams, posts, and foundations.
Widening Deck Stairs with Composite Materials
A skilled carpenter offers advice for framing a safe and code-compliant staircase when renovating an existing elevated deck.
Podcast 226: Framing Details, Fasteners Sizes, and Fire Safety
Patrick, Kiley, and Matt answer questions about how to frame a roof with I-joists, a confusing code requirement for framing nails, and how different types of floor joists hold up in a fire.

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