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Glulam Garage Door Headers Offer Design Options

Glulam is a highly versatile product that can be manufactured to meet many design and appearance requirements for residential framing, including garage door framing.

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

This publication discusses the versatility and design options when using glulam for garage door headers. It includes design diagrams and load span tables for various garage door opening sizes.

Key sections include:

  • 10 reasons to use glulam headers

  • Connection details

  • Installation recommendations

  • Glulam equivalents for other framing products

  • APA Sturd-I-Frame

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.