How Is Laminated Veneer Lumber Made

LVL is short for Laminated Veneer Lumber, widely used wood material with various applications that offers several advantages over sawn timber.

What Is LvL?

Definition

LVL is an abbreviation for Laminated Veneer Lumber, which is a type of engineered wood product. LVL consists of numerous thin layers of peeled wood that are bonded together using a specific adhesive and treated with one-time high pressure. LVL offers numerous advantages as a preferable substitute for sawn timber.

Advantage of LVL

LVL product has many advantages over sawn milled lumber

1. Made from various veneer materials:

Poplar

Pine

Acacia

Eucalyptus

Rubber

2. The can control the specification:

Sizes, lengths, and thicknesses can all be created in LVL to satisfy a range of application requirements. Not only can it be used for producing furniture and doors, but it can also be used for building projects as headers, studs, beams, or columns.

3. Strength and stability:

It is made by using glue to bind multiple thin wood veneers together. Compared to solid wood, LVL is stronger and more stable thanks to this building technique. It is less likely to split, twist, or warp and has a high ability to support large weights.

4. Cost-effective:

When compared to solid wood or other engineered wood product types, LVL is often a more affordable option. It may be created from smaller, lower-quality trees, which contributes to its affordability and sustainability. Its durability also makes it possible to place supports farther apart and use less material, which saves money even more.

Disadvantage of LVL

Because the LVL is made from multiple veneer layers, it can potentially have defects like warping and delamination, therefore advanced production technology and skilled workmanship are needed to ensure a consistent quality LVL.Ensure consistent quality and performance with MuTian machinery.

LvL Production Process

STEP 1: Size the log

STEP 2: Peeling the Log to the veneer

STEP 3: Drying the Veneer

STEP 4: Grading the Veneer. A, B, C

STEP 5: Gluing the veneer

STEP 6: Laying the veneer

STEP 7: Hot pressure

STEP 8: Sanding the core

STEP 9: Cutting to size

STEP 10: Packaging

The Application Of LvL

Due to its ability to be produced in various thicknesses and lengths with increased strength, LVL offers a suitable alternative to milled lumber in lintels, beams, mid-floors, and roofs for both residential and commercial construction projects, as well as for making pallets and furniture frames.

LVL making pallets application

LVL beam

LVL making sofa Frame

LVL framing

LVL House Framing