Glulam in Residential Building Construction Guide

Structural glued laminated timber (glulam) is one of the most versatile and efficient engineered wood products available for residential construction. Glulam has greater strength and stiffness than dimensional lumber of comparable size, and the glulam manufacturing process allows for a wide variety of sizes, shapes and appearances to be produced.

This publication is designed for: builders, designers, specifiers

From product selection and specification to design considerations and jobsite handling, this publication provides the practical guidance needed to confidently specify and install glulam in a wide range of residential applications. Comprehensive allowable load tables for both Douglas-fir and Southern Pine glulam are included to aid in beam selection.

Key sections include:

• Glulam selection and specification

• Appearance classifications

• Glulam specification guide

• Design considerations

• Headers

• Floor beams

• Roof beams

• Allowable loads for simple-span stock glulam beams

• Storage and handling

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.