Glulam Product Guide

Glued laminated timber (glulam) has greater strength and stiffness than comparable dimensional lumber. Glulam beams can span long distances with minimal need for intermediate supports, providing virtually unlimited design flexibility for applications like home construction, commercial warehouses or highway bridges.

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

This publication describes APA trademarked glulam and discusses important design considerations, recommendation specifications and glulam construction applications.

Key sections include:

• Anatomy of glulam

• Glulam in nonresidential applications

• Glulam in residential applications

• Designing for fire resistance

• Moisture effects

• Storage, handling and installation

• Design and specification considerations

• Glulam specification guide

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.