PSL

When constructing a structure with an open floor plan, you need the most reliable materials to be able to support the open spaces. PSL is one of the strongest pieces of lumber that you can build with. Lampert Lumber can help you pick out PSL so you can get started with your construction planning.

With parallel strand lumber (PSL) beams, headers and columns, your structure will be equipped with greater strength and reliability and provide you with a whole new world of greater design options. PSL has been engineered to support heavy loads and to span long distances, producing great strength and performance to deliver immense support. The strength of PSL supports long spans, giving you more design options with open floor plans. The combination of using PSL beams and columns create a durable strength that is capable of supporting open floor spaces and long distance lengths. Randomly dispersed knots inside each PSL create the strength that it is known for, making each piece reliable in stability. PSL can also be used in wood framing to support smaller beams of LVL, trusses or I-beams, to provide them with the strength that they otherwise would not have. The long, thick strips of wood are coated with high-strength glue and formed into large billets to create a proper thickness, where the glue is then heated to permanently form each PSL. Their laminated coating makes them moisture, fungus and insect resistant, and perfect for places of extreme weather.

Using PSL for your next construction project ensures protected strength and flexibility for your structure. Stop by Lampert Lumber for our expert opinion and guidance when working with PSL. We look forward to helping you get started!

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