Engineered Wood Products Help Navigate Design Challenges and Tariffs for North Carolina Senior Living Project

Penick Village, a senior living community in Southern Pines, N.C., is undergoing a major expansion that includes Weymouth Glen — a three-story hybrid apartment building with open-concept floor plans requiring structural floor joists spanning up to 31 feet. To meet the project's demanding structural, acoustic, and fire performance requirements, the design and engineering team turned to a suite of engineered wood products, including I-joists, LSL rim board, LSL blocking panels, and LVL. 

This publication is designed for: architects, engineers, builders, designers 

Each product was selected for specific performance advantages: I-joists provided long-span efficiency with reduced floor depth, minimized deflection and vibration for enhanced acoustic comfort, and eliminated the need for sprinklers in concealed spaces. LSL was specified for plates and rim board due to its superior resistance to shrinkage.  

Download the full case study to see how the team navigated lateral design challenges, material procurement pressures, and a tight construction schedule using engineered wood products.

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.