LSL Headers
Laminated Strand Lumber - is an engineered lumber product made with a network of hardwood strands laminated together with a waterproof adhesive to form a single, solid, wood member. LSL sections are precision-cut into standard section components making them suitable for use as short and intermediate span beams, lintels, purlins, columns and rim boards in residential and light commercial applications.
Once the exterior wall sheathing is attached, the exterior wall framing is no longer visible. This typical framing drawings details how headers and walls studs are used to construct an exterior wall.
The exterior cut-away reveals the window header beneath the brick and wall sheathing.
Glu-lam beams are becoming more common in residential construction.
