MVP Award Winner: Trus Joist TimberStrand Laminated Strand Lumber Beamsby iLevel by Weyerhaeuser

  • Source: BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine
  • Publication date: 2007-06-13
iLevel by Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist TimberStrand Laminated Strand Lumber Beams

Trus Joist TimberStrand Laminated Strand Lumber Beams

iLevel by Weyerhaeuser. Given that you can only put so many holes in a beam to accommodate plumbing and electrical work, the new Trus Joist TimberStrand laminated strand lumber beam offers a whole new option. In a 14-inch-deep beam, you can drill holes up to 4 5/8 inches wide. This "helps eliminate guesswork and time lost waiting for an answer from the engineer," one judge said. The number of holes you can drill is determined by the length of the beam and the size of the holes. The beam comes in widths of 1 3/4 inches and 3 1/2 inches, with depths from 9 1/4 inches to 16 inches. Cost: $20 to $30 per cubic foot. 888-453-8358. www.ilevel.com.

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