Floor openings within glued laminated timber bays are framed using specific engineered wood headers depending on the opening dimension. Openings between 14 inches and 2 feet 6 inches maximum are framed on all four sides with ripped 3-1/2 inch by 9-1/4 inch parallel strand lumber. Openings less than 14 inches are framed on all four sides with ripped 3-1/2 inch by 4-3/8 inch laminated strand lumber. These headers span between adjacent glued laminated timber panels.
2'-6" MAX. TYP. GLT BAY TYP. GLT BAY RIPPED 3 1 2 "x9 1 4 " PSL 4 SIDES OF OPENING RIPPED 3 1 2 "x4 3 8 " LSL 4 SIDES OF OPENING EDGE OF ADJ. GLT PANEL A A A SIM. B B B OPENINGS BTWN 14" AND 2'-6" A OPENINGS LESS THAN 14" A SIM.
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