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U.S. Technical Guide

LP SolidStart LSL & LVL

Wall Framing Technical Guide1730Fb-1.35E and 2360Fb-1.55E LSL

2250Fb-1.5E and 2900Fb-2.0E LVL

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Introduction

Architects are raising the roof and stretching walls beyond

the reach of conventional lumber. LP® SolidStart® LSL and

LVL studs redefine the standard for wall framing by providing

structural walls that can be straighter, taller and stronger for

both conventional and challenging engineered applications.

Because LP manufactures its LSL and LVL to the highest

standards, builders know that they’ll get fewer callbacks and

save themselves time and money.

Where traditional lumber studs warp, bow and twist as they

dry, LP SolidStart LSL and LVL won’t because they start dry from

the mill. Having straight walls gives home-owners the peace of

mind that their cabinets will stay flush to the wall, their tile and

drywall is less likely to crack and their windows and doors will

function properly. That’s performance you can count on.

Using this technical guide, LP SolidStart LSL and LVL can be

specified for use in conventional (prescriptive) and engineered

wood-frame wall construction.

CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION Conventional construction provisions for wood-frame walls

are included in the International Building Code (IBC) and the

International Residential Code (IRC). In conventional construction,

wall members and their connections are selected from tables in

the Code rather than being calculated, as in engineered design.

LP’s compliance with the ICC Evaluation Service’s Acceptance

Criteria for Wood-Based Studs (AC202) permits LP SolidStart LSL

and LVL to be a direct substitution to traditional lumber studs

prescribed in Section 2308.9 of the IBC and Section R602 of the IRC.

Compliance with AC202 also demonstrates equivalence to

the notching provisions prescribed in the Code for traditional

lumber studs in conventional construction.

FIRE-RESISTIVE WALL CONSTRUCTIONLP SolidStart LSL and LVL (1.5E and higher) are permitted

to be used in the 1-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assemblies

listed in Table 721.1(3) of the IBC, with some additional design

and construction considerations as specified in LP’s evaluation

and product reports. When used in prescriptive wall framing,

LP SolidStart LSL and LVL can be directly substituted for the

equivalent size of No 2 or lower grade dimensional lumber.

When used in engineered wall construction, some additional

limitations are imposed on the load capacity of the studs. For

both prescriptive and engineered wall systems, mineral wool

insulation is required in the wall cavity. Please refer to ICC-ES

evaluation report ESR-2403 and APA product report PR-L280 for

complete information on the use of LP SolidStart LSL and LVL in

fire-resistance-rated walls, or use LP’s Wood-E Design software.

ENGINEERED DESIGN CONSTRUCTIONIn engineered design, calculations based on the expected

in-service loads are performed to ensure that the allowable

capacities of the wall members are not exceeded.

Notches and holes in LP SolidStart LSL and LVL wall framing

are permitted when designed in accordance with the provisions of

the National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS),

with additional adjustments as prescribed herein. The wall stud

and exterior wall column tables in this guide include the effects

of notches and holes on their capacity. Refer to Drilling & Notching

on page 4 for the limitations of notch and hole size and location.

DEFLECTION LIMITSLike floor and roof systems, walls are subject to code-

prescribed deflection limits as well as industry recommendations.

The IBC prescribes a deflection ratio limit of L/240 for walls

with brittle finishes and L/120 for walls with flexible finishes.

The IRC prescribes the additional ratio of L/360 for walls with

stucco or plaster. Additional deflection limits are recommended

for certain windows and wall finishes like brick. Always verify

the requirements, but the following table summarizes common

deflection limits.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTYLP SolidStart Engineered Wood Products are backed by a

lifetime limited warranty. Visit LPCorp.com or call 1.888.820.0325

for a copy of the warranty.

A Word About Wall Framing

Condition DeflectionFlexible Finish (IBC) L/120

Windows & Doors L/175

Brittle Finish (IBC) L/240

Plaster & Stucco (IRC) L/360

Brick L/600

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Table of Contents

Product Specifications, Design Values and Drilling & Notching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Wall Stud Capacity (plf) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 115 mph IBC 2012 (90 mph IRC 2012), Exposure B . . . . . . . 6

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 130 mph IBC 2012 (100 mph IRC 2012), Exposure C . . . . . . 7

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 115 mph IBC 2012 (90 mph IRC 2012), Exposure B . . . . . . . 8

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 130 mph IBC 2012 (100 mph IRC 2012), Exposure C . . . . . . 9

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 115 mph IBC 2012 (90 mph IRC 2012), Exposure B . . . . . . 10

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 130 mph IBC 2012 (100 mph IRC 2012), Exposure C . . . . . 11

Typical Wall Framing & Wall Stud Example . . . . . . . . . 12

Typical Wall Framing: Trimmer & King Stud Examples . . . 13

Typical Wall Framing: Wall Column Examples . . . . . . . 14

Free-Standing Interior Column Capacity (lbs) . . . . . . . 15

Nailing and Connection Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Typical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Handling and Storage Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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BEARING CAPACITYStud or Column

Size

Column Bearing (lbs) Stud Bearing (plf)Hem-Fir (405 psi)

SPF (425 psi)

LP LSL/LVL (450 psi)

Concrete (2500 psi)

Hem-Fir (405 psi) SPF (425 psi)12" oc 16" oc 12" oc 16" oc

1-1/2" x 3-1/2" 2125 2230 2360 4460 2125 1590 2230 16701-1/2" x 5-1/2" 3340 3505 3710 7010 3340 2505 3505 26251-1/2" x 7-1/4" 4400 4620 4890 9240 4400 3300 4620 34651-1/2" x 9-1/4" 5615 5895 6240 11790 5615 4210 5895 44203-1/2" x 3-1/2" 4960 5205 5510 104103-1/2" x 5-1/2" 7795 8180 8660 163603-1/2" x 7-1/4" 10275 10780 11415 215653-1/2" x 9-1/4" 13110 13755 14565 275155-1/4" x 5-1/2" 11690 12270 12990 245405-1/4" x 7-1/4" 15415 16175 17125 323505-1/4" x 9-1/4" 19665 20635 21850 41275

7" x 5-1/2" 15590 16360 17325 327257" x 7-1/4" 20550 21565 22835 431357" x 9-1/4" 26220 27515 29135 55035

DRILLING & NOTCHING

Product Specifications, Design Values and Drilling & Notching

ALLOWABLE DESIGN STRESSES (PSI)

Material Grade

Beam (Edgewise) Orientation Plank (Flatwise) Orientation Axial

Bending Fb

3, 4, 6

Modulus of Elasticity

MOE9

Shear Fv

Compression perpendicular-to-grain

Fc?

Bending Fb

5

Modulus of Elasticity

MOE9

Shear Fv

Compression perpendicular-to-grain

Fc?

Tension Ft

7, 8Compression

Fc

LP® SolidStart® LSL1730Fb-1 .35E 1730 1 .35 x 106 410 750 1910 1 .35 x 106 155 685 9 1300 16502360Fb-1 .55E 2360 1 .55 x 106 410 875 2620 1 .55 x 106 155 685 9 1750 2175

LP SolidStart LVL2250Fb-1 .5E 2250 1 .5 x 106 285 750 2200 1 .4 x 106 140 450 1350 23502900Fb-2 .0E 2900 2 .0 x 106 285 750 2950 2 .0 x 106 140 550 1800 3200

NOTES:1. LP SolidStart LSL and LVL shall be designed for dry-use conditions only. Dry-use applies to products installed in dry, covered and well ventilated interior

conditions in which the equivalent moisture content in lumber will not exceed 16%. Adjustments for high temperature are beyond the scope of this guide.2. The allowable strengths and stiffness are for normal load duration (10 year). Bending, Shear and Axial Tension and Compression shall be adjusted

according to code. Modulus of Elasticity and Compression perpendicular-to-grain shall not be adjusted for load duration.3. The allowable Bending, Fb, for LP SolidStart LSL in the Beam orientation is tabulated for a standard 12" depth.

For depths other than 12," multiply Fb by (12/depth)0.143. For depths less than 3-1/2", adjust Fb by 1.193.4. The allowable Bending, Fb, for LP SolidStart LVL in the Beam orientation is tabulated for a standard 12" depth.

For depths less than 12," multiply Fb by (12/depth)0.111. For depths less than 3-1/2," multiply Fb by 1.147. For depths greater than 12," multiply Fb by (12/depth)0.143.

5. The allowable Bending, Fb, in the Plank orientation shall not be adjusted for depth (thickness).6. The allowable edgewise Bending shall also be multiplied by the repetitive member factor, Cr = 1.04, when 3 or more pieces are properly connected

in direct contact or are used as wall studs spaced no more than 24" oc and properly connected together by an adequate wall sheathing.7. The allowable Tension, Ft, for LP SolidStart LSL is assigned for a standard length of 3 feet. For lengths longer than 3 feet, multiply Ft by (3/length)0.092.

For lengths less than 3 feet, use the design tension stresses in the table above, unadjusted.8. The allowable Tension, Ft, for LP SolidStart LVL is assigned for a standard length of 3 feet. For lengths longer than 3 feet, multiply Ft by (3/length)0.111.

For lengths less than 3 feet, use the design tension stresses in the table above, unadjusted.9. Reference compression perpendicular-to-grain design values in the plank orientation for LP SolidStart LSL are assigned at the proportional limit strain

of 0.0292. The NDS bearing area factor Cb shall not be applied.10. Deflection calculations for LP SolidStart LSL and LVL shall include both bending and shear deformations.

Deflection for wall framing, uniform load: ∆ = + Where: ∆ = deflection (in) E = modulus of elasticty (from table) w = uniform load (plf) b = width (in) L = design span (ft) d = depth (in direction of bending) (in)

NOTES:1. The capacity for Wood Bearing is based on the compression strength,

perpendicular-to-grain, of the bearing plate and shall not be adjusted for load duration. The allowable compression, perpendicular-to-grain, for other species of lumber can be found in the 2012 edition of the National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS).

2. The Bearing Capacity for concrete is based on a conversion to allowable stress design for comparison to the column capacities in this guide.

3. To determine the Bearing Capacity of a multiple-ply member (such as a double 2 x 4 stud), multiply the Bearing Capacity from the table by the number of plies. The capacity is additive and may be increased for bearing on wood plates per note 4.

4. When a stud or column is located at least 3" from the end of a wall plate, the Bearing Capacities above are permitted to be increased by the bearing area factor, Cb = (Lb + 0.375)/Lb, where Lb is the bearing length measured parallel to the grain of the wall plate and is less than 6." For bearing lengths 6" or more, Cb = 1.00.

NOTES:1. Free-standing columns shall not be drilled or notched except as required for proper installation of column caps,

bases or other hold-downs without further analysis by a professional engineer. Bolts, lag screws and self-tapping screws shall only be inserted through the face of the column, perpendicular to the face of the strands in LP LSL and the veneers in LP LVL.

2. Cutting, notching and boring of nominal 2x4 (1-1/2" x 3-1/2") and 2x6 (1-1/2" x 5-1/2") LP LSL and LP LVL wall studs used in prescriptive wall framing is permitted in accordance with sections 2308.9.10 and 2308.9.11 of the IBC and section R602.6 of the International Residential Code (IRC).

3. For wall applications designed with the tables in this guide, notching and drilling shall be limited to the restrictions of notes 4 through 6 (see details to left).

4. One hole up to 40% of the stud depth, maximum of 2-3/16," is allowed only in the upper or lower 3 feet or 1/3 of the stud height, h (see Drilling and Notching detail for maximum hole sizes), except do not place a hole within 6" of either end of the stud. Two small holes up to 1" diameter and vertically spaced no closer than 12" oc are permited in studs with a depth of at least 5-1/2."

5. One notch up to 25% of the stud depth, maximum of 1-3/8," is allowed only in the upper or lower 3 feet or 1/3 of the stud height, h (see Drilling and Notching detail for maximum notch sizes), except do not place a notch within 6" of either end of the stud. The notch length shall not exceed 3-1/2."

6. Do NOT cut a hole and a notch at the same cross-section. Maintain a clear vertical separation of at least twice the length of the notch or twice the diameter of the hole, whichever is greater.

7. For engineered wall applications beyond the scope of this guide, design for notching and drilling shall be based on a net section analysis in accordance with the provisions of the 2012 NDS and with the restrictions listed in APA product report PR-L280 and ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-2403. The allowable design stresses for bending, axial compression and axial tension shall be reduced by the Strength Reduction Factors (tabulated below) to account for stress concentrations.

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STRENGTH REDUCTION FACTORS

MaterialNotch Hole

Bending Compression Tension Bending Compression TensionLP SolidStart LSL 0 .95 0 .90 0 .75 1 .00 1 .00 1 .00LP SolidStart LVL 0 .80 0 .90 0 .60 0 .95 0 .95 0 .95

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Wall Stud Capacity (plf)

115 MPH IBC 2012 (90 MPH IRC 2012), EXPOSURE B

Height Stud Spacing

1.35E LP LSL 1.55E LP LSL or 1.5E LP LVL 2.0E LP LVL1-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 1-1/2" x 9-1/4" 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 1-1/2" x 9-1/4" 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 1-1/2" x 9-1/4"

8' 12" 2900 L/713 4640 L/999 6110 L/999 7800 L/999 2950 L/793 4640 L/999 6110 L/999 7800 L/999 2950 L/999 4640 L/999 6110 L/999 7800 L/99916" 2180 L/535 3480 L/999 4580 L/999 5850 L/999 2210 L/594 3480 L/999 4580 L/999 5850 L/999 2210 L/793 3480 L/999 4580 L/999 5850 L/999




14' 12" 960 L/145 3880 L/558 6110 L/999 7800 L/999 1180 L/161 4480 L/620 6110 L/999 7800 L/999 1710 L/215 4640 L/826 6110 L/999 7800 L/99916" - 2910 L/418 4580 L/947 5850 L/999 770 L/121 3360 L/465 4580 L/999 5850 L/999 1160 L/161 3480 L/620 4580 L/999 5850 L/999

16' 12" - 3210 L/382 6080 L/867 7800 L/999 - 3680 L/424 6110 L/963 7800 L/999 1270 L/146 4640 L/566 6110 L/999 7800 L/99916" - 2260 L/286 4560 L/650 5850 L/999 - 2720 L/318 4580 L/722 5850 L/999 - 3480 L/424 4580 L/963 5850 L/999

18' 12" - 2590 L/273 5230 L/622 7800 L/999 - 3060 L/303 6060 L/691 7800 L/999 - 4060 L/405 6110 L/921 7800 L/99916" - 1760 L/205 3920 L/466 5850 L/958 - 2140 L/227 4550 L/518 5850 L/999 - 3040 L/303 4580 L/691 5850 L/999


22' 12" - 1620 L/154 3940 L/352 6980 L/726 - 1970 L/171 4510 L/391 7800 L/807 - 2820 L/229 5980 L/522 7800 L/99916" - - 2810 L/264 5240 L/545 - 1330 L/128 3380 L/293 5850 L/605 - 1950 L/171 4480 L/391 5850 L/807

24' 12" - 1280 L/120 3350 L/275 6220 L/568 - 1590 L/134 3940 L/306 7210 L/631 - 2300 L/178 5230 L/408 7800 L/84216" - - 2290 L/206 4660 L/426 - - 2780 L/229 5410 L/473 - 1560 L/134 3920 L/306 5850 L/631

26' 12" - - 2790 L/219 5560 L/453 - - 3350 L/243 6420 L/503 - 1890 L/142 4600 L/325 7800 L/67116" - - 1870 L/164 4170 L/340 - - 2300 L/182 4810 L/377 - - 3310 L/243 5850 L/503

28' 12" - - 2330 L/177 5000 L/367 - - 2820 L/197 5740 L/408 - - 4010 L/263 7600 L/54416" - - 1530 L/133 3570 L/275 - - 1910 L/148 4300 L/306 - - 2790 L/197 5700 L/408

30' 12" - - 1950 L/146 4440 L/302 - - 2390 L/162 5160 L/336 - - 3430 L/216 6840 L/44816" - - - 3050 L/226 - - 1590 L/121 3700 L/252 - - 2360 L/162 5130 L/336

ADDITIONAL NOTES:1. Height is the clear height of the wall stud between the

bottom plate and the lower top plate.2. The first value in each cell represents the allowable vertical

load capacity of a single stud, in pounds per lineal foot of wall length (plf). These capacities are either the allowable capacity for vertical loads acting alone (no horizontal wind pressure) or the capacity of the stud after accounting for the bending induced by the horizontal wind pressure.

3. The second value in each cell represents the deflection ratio (L/x) based on the horizontal wind pressure. The designer shall verify the correct deflection ratio limit for the intended application.

4. Install full-width blocking per local code requirements, normally no more than every 8' along the height of the stud.

5. Do not use a product where designated “-” without further analysis by a professional engineer.

TO USE:1. Select the table for wind speed and exposure category.2. Determine the height of the wall stud. If not listed, select the next tallest Height in the table.3. Select the row for the desired Spacing.4. Select the LP® SolidStart® LSL or LVL grade and size where the Vertical Load Capacity and Deflection Ratio meet or exceed the applied vertical load and required deflection limit.5. Verify the plate bearing capacity for the selected stud. See Additional Note 9 below.

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS:1. These tables are limited to structures with a mean roof height of 30'.2. The vertical load capacity is valid for wall columns supporting roof and floor loads. The design dead load shall not exceed

design live load. 3. The vertical capacity has been reduced to allow for holes and notches. Refer to the Drilling & Notching guidelines on

page 4 for more information.4. The vertical load capacity assumes an eccentricity of 1/6 of the wall thickness.5. The design wind pressures are based on Part 1, Chapter 30 of ASCE 7-10 for Components and Cladding,

Wall Zone 4, enclosed, and Risk Category II structure with topographic factor of Kzt = 1.00.6. A load duration adjustment, CD = 1.60, has been applied for wind.7. A repetitive member increase of 4% has been applied as allowed for 3 or more wall studs spaced no more than 24" oc,

properly connected by a suitable exterior sheathing. No increase in stiffness has been assumed for the wall sheathing.8. A gypsum wall board is assumed attached to the interior side of the studs.9. The tabulated capacities have been limited by the bearing capacity of LP SolidStart LSL or LVL as the wall plate (450 psi).

For plates with a bearing capacity less than 450 psi, the designer shall check the required vertical load against the bearing capacity for the plate and adjust the stud size and/or spacing accordingly. Refer to the Bearing Capacity table on page 4 for the common species of Hem-Fir and SPF. No increase is allowed without complete analysis of the vertical capacity of the wall stud.

130 MPH IBC 2012 (100 MPH IRC 2012), EXPOSURE C

Height Stud Spacing

1.35E LP LSL 1.55E LP LSL or 1.5E LP LVL 2.0E LP LVL1-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 1-1/2" x 9-1/4" 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 1-1/2" x 9-1/4" 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 1-1/2" x 9-1/4"




12' 12" 950 L/125 4640 L/481 6110 L/999 7800 L/999 1270 L/139 4640 L/535 6110 L/999 7800 L/999 1950 L/186 4640 L/713 6110 L/999 7800 L/99916" - 3240 L/361 4580 L/814 5850 L/999 - 3480 L/401 4580 L/904 5850 L/999 1240 L/139 3480 L/535 4580 L/999 5850 L/999

14' 12" - 3560 L/311 6110 L/705 7800 L/999 - 4360 L/346 6110 L/783 7800 L/999 1340 L/120 4640 L/461 6110 L/999 7800 L/99916" - 2320 L/233 4580 L/528 5850 L/999 - 2960 L/259 4580 L/587 5850 L/999 - 3480 L/346 4580 L/783 5850 L/999


18' 12" - 2040 L/152 5150 L/347 7800 L/713 - 2570 L/169 6060 L/385 7800 L/792 - 3750 L/226 6110 L/514 7800 L/99916" - - 3470 L/260 5850 L/535 - 1660 L/127 4320 L/289 5850 L/594 - 2530 L/169 4580 L/385 5850 L/792

20' 12" - - 4190 L/257 7800 L/530 - 1990 L/125 5110 L/286 7800 L/589 - 2960 L/167 6110 L/381 7800 L/78616" - - 2770 L/193 5850 L/397 - - 3490 L/214 5850 L/442 - 1950 L/125 4580 L/286 5850 L/589

22' 12" - - 3360 L/196 6980 L/405 - - 4150 L/218 7800 L/450 - 2310 L/127 5930 L/291 7800 L/60116" - - 2150 L/147 5040 L/304 - - 2770 L/163 5850 L/338 - - 4090 L/218 5850 L/450

24' 12" - - 2660 L/153 6110 L/317 - - 3360 L/170 7210 L/352 - - 4880 L/227 7800 L/47016" - - - 4130 L/238 - - 2180 L/128 5130 L/264 - - 3300 L/170 5850 L/352

26' 12" - - 2100 L/122 5110 L/253 - - 2720 L/136 6250 L/281 - - 4030 L/181 7800 L/37516" - - - 3370 L/189 - - - 4260 L/210 - - 2670 L/136 5850 L/281

28' 12" - - - 4270 L/205 - - - 5290 L/228 - - 3340 L/147 7570 L/30416" - - - 2730 L/153 - - - 3540 L/171 - - - 5220 L/228

30' 12" - - - 3570 L/168 - - - 4480 L/187 - - 2780 L/120 6500 L/25016" - - - 2200 L/126 - - - 2930 L/140 - - - 4420 L/187

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2 X 4 WALLS

Height Tributary Width

1.35E LP LSL 1.55E LP LSL or 1.5E LP LVL 2.0E LP LVLSingle9

1-1/2" x 3-1/2"Double

1-1/2" x 3-1/2"3-1/2" x 3-1/2" Beam or Plank

5-1/2" x 3-1/2" Plank

Single9 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"

Double 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"

3-1/2" x 3-1/2" Beam or Plank

5-1/2" x 3-1/2" Plank

Single9 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"

Double 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"


5-1/2" x 3-1/2" Plank

8'

16" 2870 L/535 2750 L/999 5280 L/999 9250 L/999 2950 L/594 2910 L/999 5650 L/999 9250 L/999 2950 L/793 4120 L/999 6100 L/999 9250 L/99924" 2530 L/356 2750 L/713 5280 L/832 9250 L/999 2950 L/396 2910 L/793 5650 L/863 9250 L/999 2950 L/528 4120 L/999 6100 L/999 9250 L/99936" 1950 L/239 2750 L/479 5280 L/559 9250 L/878 2610 L/266 2910 L/532 5650 L/580 9250 L/911 2950 L/355 4120 L/710 6100 L/828 9250 L/99948" 1390 L/183 2580 L/366 5230 L/427 9250 L/671 2110 L/203 2890 L/406 5650 L/443 9250 L/696 2950 L/271 4120 L/542 6100 L/633 9250 L/994

9'

16" 2270 L/383 2750 L/766 5280 L/894 8830 L/999 2760 L/425 2910 L/851 5650 L/927 9250 L/999 2950 L/567 4120 L/999 6100 L/999 9250 L/99924" 1850 L/255 2750 L/511 5280 L/596 8830 L/936 2370 L/283 2910 L/567 5650 L/618 9250 L/971 2950 L/378 4120 L/757 6100 L/883 9250 L/99936" 1230 L/170 2550 L/340 5010 L/397 8830 L/624 1810 L/189 2860 L/378 5650 L/412 9250 L/647 2900 L/252 4120 L/504 6100 L/588 9250 L/92548" 630 L/130 2270 L/260 4430 L/303 8660 L/477 1280 L/144 2640 L/289 5140 L/314 9250 L/494 2370 L/192 4030 L/385 6100 L/449 9250 L/706

10'

16" 1800 L/284 2750 L/568 4840 L/662 7620 L/999 2210 L/315 2910 L/631 5160 L/687 8120 L/999 2950 L/420 4120 L/841 6100 L/981 9250 L/99924" 1400 L/189 2690 L/378 4760 L/441 7620 L/694 1840 L/210 2910 L/420 5160 L/458 8120 L/720 2770 L/280 4120 L/561 6100 L/654 9250 L/99936" 790 L/126 2330 L/252 4100 L/294 7570 L/462 1300 L/140 2690 L/280 4580 L/305 8120 L/480 2210 L/187 4060 L/374 6100 L/436 9250 L/68548" - 1990 L/191 3490 L/223 6940 L/351 - 2400 L/212 4010 L/231 7660 L/364 1680 L/141 3750 L/283 6100 L/331 9250 L/520

12'

16" 1160 L/169 2610 L/338 3660 L/394 5790 L/619 1460 L/187 2910 L/375 3900 L/408 6130 L/642 2160 L/250 4050 L/500 5500 L/584 8640 L/91824" - 2300 L/225 3230 L/262 5790 L/413 1130 L/125 2650 L/250 3550 L/272 6130 L/428 1800 L/166 3960 L/333 5460 L/389 8640 L/61236" - 1840 L/150 2630 L/175 5170 L/275 - 2260 L/166 2990 L/181 5670 L/285 - 3520 L/222 4850 L/259 8640 L/40848" - - 2050 L/131 4560 L/206 - 1870 L/125 2460 L/136 5100 L/214 - 3080 L/166 4260 L/194 8050 L/306

14'

16" - 2190 L/217 2650 L/254 4530 L/399 1000 L/121 2530 L/242 2880 L/263 4770 L/414 1520 L/161 3680 L/322 4290 L/376 6740 L/59124" - 1840 L/145 2270 L/169 4230 L/266 - 2210 L/161 2520 L/175 4570 L/276 - 3330 L/215 3960 L/250 6740 L/39436" - - - 3650 L/177 - - - 4040 L/184 - 2830 L/143 3410 L/167 6310 L/26248" - - - 3100 L/133 - - - 3530 L/138 - - 2880 L/125 5750 L/197

TO USE:1. Select the table for 2x4 Walls or 2x6 Walls, as needed.2. Determine the height of the column. If not listed, use the next tallest Height in the table.3. Determine the Tributary Width of the wall associated with the horizontal wind pressure supported by the column. If not listed, use the next largest Tributary Width.4. Select the LP® SolidStart® LSL or LVL grade and size where the Vertical Load Capacity and Deflection Ratio meet or exceed the applied vertical load and required deflection limit.5. Verify the plate bearing capacity for the selected column. See Design Assumption 10 below.

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS:1. These tables are limited to structures with a mean roof height of 30'.2. The vertical load capacity is valid for wall columns supporting roof and floor loads. The design dead load shall not exceed design live load. 3. The vertical capacity has been reduced to allow for holes and notches. Refer to the Drilling & Notching guidelines on page 4 for more information.4. The vertical load capacity assumes an eccentricity of 1/6 of the wall thickness.5. The design wind pressures are based on Part 1, Chapter 30 of ASCE 7-10 for Components and Cladding, Wall Zone 4, enclosed, and Risk Category II structure

with topographic factor of Kzt = 1.00.6. A load duration adjustment, CD = 1.60, has been applied for wind.7. No repetitive member increase has been applied.8. Full-width blocking is assumed to be installed at 8' on-center or less. 9. Design for a Single 1-1/2" wall column also requires continuous, full-length lateral support through connection to the exterior wall sheathing and interior gypsum

wall board.10. The tabulated capacities have been limited by the bearing capacity of LP SolidStart LSL or LVL as the wall plate (450 psi). For plates with a lower bearing capacity,

the designer shall check the required vertical load against the bearing capacity for the plate and increase the column size accordingly. Refer to the Bearing Capacity table on page 4 for the common species of Hem-Fir and SPF. No increase is allowed without complete analysis of the vertical capacity of the column.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:1. Height is the clear height of the

column between the bottom plate and the lower top plate.

2. The first value in each cell represents the allowable vertical load capacity of the column, in pounds (lbs). These capacities are either the allowable capacity for vertical loads acting alone (no horizontal wind pressure) or the capacity of the column after accounting for the bending induced by the horizontal wind pressure.


4. These tables are for members in the Beam orientation except for the 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" and 5-1/2" x 3-1/2" column sizes for the 2x4 wall as noted in the table. Refer to the Product Orientation detail on page 4.

5. All members shall be solid, one-piece sections except for the built-up Double (2-ply). For a 3-ply and 4-ply built-up column, multiply the Double values by 1.5 and 2.0, respectively. See page 17 for the connection of built-up columns.

6. Columns supporting a Tributary Width greater than 48" are beyond the scope of this table.


Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 115 mph IBC 2012 (90 mph IRC 2012), Exposure B

2 X 6 WALLS



1-1/2" x 5-1/2"Double

1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" Single9 1-1/2" x 5-1/2"

Double 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" Single9

1-1/2" x 5-1/2"Double

1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" 5-1/4" x 5-1/2"

8'

16" 4640 L/999 4330 L/999 8300 L/999 4640 L/999 4580 L/999 8870 L/999 4640 L/999 6480 L/999 9590 L/999 13920 L/99924" 4640 L/999 4330 L/999 8300 L/999 4640 L/999 4580 L/999 8870 L/999 4640 L/999 6480 L/999 9590 L/999 13920 L/99936" 4640 L/903 4330 L/999 8300 L/999 4640 L/999 4580 L/999 8870 L/999 4640 L/999 6480 L/999 9590 L/999 13920 L/99948" 4640 L/690 4330 L/999 8300 L/999 4640 L/766 4580 L/999 8870 L/999 4640 L/999 6480 L/999 9590 L/999 13920 L/999

9'


10'


12'


14'


16'

16" 2950 L/286 4330 L/573 7420 L/668 3580 L/318 4580 L/636 8500 L/743 4640 L/424 6480 L/849 9590 L/990 13920 L/99924" 2450 L/191 4330 L/382 7420 L/445 3120 L/212 4580 L/424 8500 L/495 4550 L/283 6480 L/566 9590 L/660 13920 L/99036" 1720 L/127 3950 L/254 6960 L/297 2450 L/141 4460 L/283 8400 L/330 3860 L/188 6480 L/377 9590 L/440 13920 L/66048" - 3490 L/191 6210 L/222 - 4080 L/212 7690 L/247 3180 L/141 6230 L/283 9590 L/330 13920 L/495

18'

16" 2300 L/205 4270 L/410 6220 L/478 2810 L/227 4580 L/455 7090 L/531 4010 L/303 6440 L/607 9400 L/709 13920 L/99924" 1840 L/136 4090 L/273 6180 L/319 2390 L/151 4580 L/303 7090 L/354 3560 L/202 6440 L/405 9400 L/472 13920 L/70936" - 3550 L/182 5440 L/212 - 4130 L/202 6620 L/236 2910 L/135 6230 L/270 9400 L/315 13920 L/47248" - 3030 L/136 4740 L/159 - 3680 L/151 5970 L/177 - 5730 L/202 8710 L/236 13920 L/354

20'

16" 1790 L/152 4070 L/304 5280 L/354 2220 L/168 4440 L/337 6000 L/394 3210 L/225 6140 L/450 7950 L/525 11950 L/78824" - 3640 L/202 4950 L/236 - 4210 L/225 5890 L/262 2780 L/150 6140 L/300 7950 L/350 11950 L/52536" - 3040 L/135 4250 L/157 - 3670 L/150 5240 L/175 - 5570 L/200 7550 L/233 11950 L/35048" - - - - - 4620 L/131 - 5010 L/150 6890 L/175 11720 L/262

22'

16" - 3590 L/231 4430 L/270 1730 L/128 4120 L/257 5130 L/300 2560 L/171 5740 L/343 6810 L/400 10230 L/60124" - 3110 L/154 3940 L/180 - 3690 L/171 4740 L/200 - 5460 L/229 6720 L/267 10230 L/40036" - - 3250 L/120 - - 4100 L/133 - 4790 L/152 6030 L/178 10120 L/26748" - - - - - - - - 5380 L/133 9440 L/200

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Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 130 mph IBC 2012 (100 mph IRC 2012), Exposure C

2X 4 WALLS



1-1/2" x 3-1/2"Double

1-1/2" x 3-1/2"3-1/2" x 3-1/2" Beam or Plank

5-1/2" x 3-1/2" Plank

Single9 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"

Double 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"


5-1/2" x 3-1/2" Plank

Single9 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"

Double 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"


5-1/2" x 3-1/2" Plank

8'

16" 2300 L/298 2750 L/597 5280 L/697 9250 L/999 2930 L/332 2910 L/664 5650 L/723 9250 L/999 2950 L/442 4120 L/885 6100 L/999 9250 L/99924" 1580 L/199 2650 L/398 5280 L/464 9250 L/730 2280 L/221 2910 L/442 5650 L/482 9250 L/757 2950 L/295 4120 L/590 6100 L/688 9250 L/99936" - 2240 L/267 4540 L/312 9250 L/490 1310 L/148 2620 L/297 5420 L/323 9250 L/508 2630 L/198 4020 L/396 6100 L/462 9250 L/72648" - 1820 L/204 3710 L/238 9080 L/374 - 2290 L/227 4620 L/247 9250 L/388 1680 L/151 3680 L/302 6100 L/353 9250 L/555

9'

16" 1610 L/213 2730 L/427 5280 L/499 8830 L/784 2150 L/237 2910 L/475 5650 L/517 9250 L/813 2950 L/316 4120 L/633 6100 L/739 9250 L/99924" 860 L/142 2380 L/285 4650 L/332 8830 L/522 1480 L/158 2720 L/316 5340 L/345 9250 L/542 2570 L/211 4120 L/422 6100 L/492 9250 L/77436" - 1810 L/190 3520 L/221 7700 L/348 - 2270 L/211 4270 L/230 8610 L/361 1520 L/140 3640 L/281 6100 L/328 9250 L/51648" - 1230 L/145 2460 L/169 6610 L/266 - 1830 L/161 3280 L/175 7600 L/276 - 3170 L/215 6010 L/251 9250 L/394

10'

16" 1160 L/158 2550 L/317 4500 L/369 7620 L/581 1630 L/176 2860 L/352 4950 L/383 8120 L/602 2550 L/234 4120 L/469 6100 L/548 9250 L/86124" - 2120 L/211 3720 L/246 7180 L/387 - 2510 L/234 4230 L/255 7890 L/401 1880 L/156 3870 L/313 6100 L/365 9250 L/57436" - 1450 L/140 2580 L/164 6020 L/258 - 1970 L/156 3180 L/170 6800 L/267 - 3280 L/208 5630 L/243 9250 L/38248" - - 1460 L/124 4930 L/196 - - 2180 L/129 5790 L/203 - 2700 L/158 4590 L/184 9250 L/290

12'

16" - 2120 L/188 3000 L/220 5560 L/345 - 2500 L/209 3330 L/228 6030 L/358 1600 L/139 3790 L/279 5220 L/326 8640 L/51224" - 1570 L/125 2290 L/146 4810 L/230 - 2030 L/139 2680 L/152 5330 L/239 - 3260 L/186 4510 L/217 8310 L/34136" - - - 3750 L/153 - - - 4350 L/159 - 2500 L/124 3480 L/144 7230 L/22748" - - - - - - - - - - - 6200 L/170

14'

16" - 1640 L/121 2060 L/141 4000 L/222 - 2040 L/135 2320 L/147 4360 L/231 - 3130 L/180 3740 L/210 6670 L/33024" - - - 3330 L/148 - - - 3740 L/154 - 2560 L/120 3100 L/140 5980 L/22036" - - - - - - - - - - - 5010 L/14648" - - - - - - - - - - - -

TO USE:1. Select the table for 2x4 Walls or 2x6 Walls, as needed.2. Determine the height of the column. If not listed, use the next tallest Height in the table.3. Determine the Tributary Width of the wall associated with the horizontal wind pressure supported by the column. If not listed, use the next largest Tributary Width.4. Select the LP® SolidStart® LSL or LVL grade and size where the Vertical Load Capacity and Deflection Ratio meet or exceed the applied vertical load and required deflection limit.5. Verify the plate bearing capacity for the selected column. See Design Assumption 10 below.

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS:1. These tables are limited to structures with a mean roof height of 30'.2. The vertical load capacity is valid for wall columns supporting roof and floor loads. The design dead load shall not exceed design live load. 3. The vertical capacity has been reduced to allow for holes and notches. Refer to the Drilling & Notching guidelines on page 4 for more information.4. The vertical load capacity assumes an eccentricity of 1/6 of the wall thickness.5. The design wind pressures are based on Part 1, Chapter 30 of ASCE 7-10 for Components and Cladding, Wall Zone 4, enclosed, and Risk Category II structure

with topographic factor of Kzt = 1.00.6. A load duration adjustment, CD = 1.60, has been applied for wind.7. No repetitive member increase has been applied.8. Full-width blocking is assumed to be installed at 8' on-center or less. 9. Design for a Single 1-1/2" wall column also requires continuous, full-length lateral support through connection to the exterior wall sheathing and interior gypsum

wall board.10. The tabulated capacities have been limited by the bearing capacity of LP SolidStart LSL or LVL as the wall plate (450 psi). For plates with a lower bearing capacity,

the designer shall check the required vertical load against the bearing capacity for the plate and increase the column size accordingly. Refer to the Bearing Capacity table on page 4 for the common species of Hem-Fir and SPF. No increase is allowed without complete analysis of the vertical capacity of the column.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:1. Height is the clear height of the

column between the bottom plate and the lower top plate.

2. The first value in each cell represents the allowable vertical load capacity of the column, in pounds (lbs). These capacities are either the allowable capacity for vertical loads acting alone (no horizontal wind pressure) or the capacity of the column after accounting for the bending induced by the horizontal wind pressure.


4. These tables are for members in the Beam orientation except for the 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" and 5-1/2" x 3-1/2" column sizes for the 2x4 wall as noted in the table. Refer to the Product Orientation detail on page 4.

5. All members shall be solid, one-piece sections except for the built-up Double (2-ply). For a 3-ply and 4-ply built-up column, multiply the Double values by 1.5 and 2.0, respectively. See page 17 for the connection of built-up columns.

6. Columns supporting a Tributary Width greater than 48" are beyond the scope of this table.


2 X 6 WALLS



1-1/2" x 5-1/2"Double

1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" Single9 1-1/2" x 5-1/2"

Double 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" Single

1-1/2" x 5-1/2"Double

1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" 5-1/4" x 5-1/2"

8'


9'


10'


12'

16" 4220 L/361 4330 L/722 8300 L/843 4640 L/401 4580 L/802 8870 L/936 4640 L/535 6480 L/999 9590 L/999 13920 L/99924" 3230 L/240 4330 L/481 8300 L/562 4390 L/267 4580 L/535 8870 L/624 4640 L/356 6480 L/713 9590 L/832 13920 L/99936" 1700 L/160 3850 L/321 7980 L/374 3040 L/178 4390 L/356 8870 L/416 4640 L/237 6480 L/475 9590 L/555 13920 L/83248" - 3290 L/240 6940 L/281 1630 L/133 3940 L/267 8340 L/312 3870 L/178 6150 L/356 9590 L/416 13920 L/624

14'

16" 3010 L/233 4330 L/467 8300 L/545 3850 L/259 4580 L/519 8870 L/605 4640 L/346 6480 L/692 9590 L/807 13920 L/99924" 2070 L/155 4060 L/311 8090 L/363 3010 L/173 4550 L/346 8870 L/403 4640 L/230 6480 L/461 9590 L/538 13920 L/80736" - 3370 L/207 6790 L/242 - 4000 L/230 8150 L/269 3450 L/153 6180 L/307 9590 L/358 13920 L/53848" - 2630 L/155 5470 L/181 - 3420 L/173 7060 L/201 - 5570 L/230 9590 L/269 13920 L/403

16'

16" 2170 L/159 4230 L/319 7420 L/373 2860 L/177 4580 L/355 8500 L/414 4280 L/237 6480 L/474 9590 L/553 13920 L/82924" - 3680 L/213 6520 L/248 - 4240 L/237 7990 L/276 3460 L/158 6410 L/316 9590 L/368 13920 L/55336" - 2840 L/142 5190 L/165 - 3550 L/158 6730 L/184 - 5650 L/210 9590 L/245 13920 L/36848" - - 3870 L/124 - - 5520 L/138 - 4890 L/158 8840 L/184 13920 L/276

18'

16" - 3880 L/229 5890 L/267 2150 L/127 4410 L/254 7030 L/296 3300 L/169 6440 L/339 9400 L/395 13920 L/59324" - 3250 L/152 5030 L/178 - 3860 L/169 6240 L/197 - 5930 L/226 9000 L/263 13920 L/39536" - - - - - 5110 L/131 - 5040 L/150 7810 L/175 13590 L/26348" - - - - - - - - 6660 L/131 12400 L/197

20'

16" - 3410 L/169 4670 L/198 - 4000 L/188 5630 L/220 2540 L/125 5930 L/251 7950 L/293 11950 L/44024" - - 3860 L/132 - 3380 L/125 4880 L/146 - 5240 L/167 7160 L/195 11950 L/29336" - - - - - - - - 6030 L/130 10810 L/19548" - - - - - - - - - 9680 L/146

22'

16" - 2850 L/129 3670 L/151 - 3450 L/143 4490 L/167 - 5190 L/191 6440 L/223 10230 L/33524" - - - - - - - 4420 L/127 5650 L/149 9720 L/22336" - - - - - - - - - 8540 L/14948" - - - - - - - - - -

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TO USE:1. Determine the height of the column. If not listed, use the next tallest Height in the table.2. Determine the Tributary Width of the wall associated with the horizontal wind pressure supported by the column. If not listed, use the next largest Tributary Width.3. Select the LP® SolidStart® LSL or LVL grade and size where the Vertical Load Capacity and Deflection Ratio meet or exceed the applied vertical load and required deflection limit.4. Verify the plate bearing capacity for the selected column. See Design Assumption 10 below.

2X8 WALLS



1-1/2" x 7-1/4"Double

1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 3-1/2" x 7-1/4" Single9 1-1/2" x 7-1/4"

Double 1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 3-1/2" x 7-1/4" Single9

1-1/2" x 7-1/4"Double

1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 3-1/2" x 7-1/4" 5-1/4" x 7-1/4" 7" x 7-1/4"

8'

16" 6110 L/999 5710 L/999 10940 L/999 6110 L/999 6040 L/999 11700 L/999 6110 L/999 8540 L/999 12640 L/999 18350 L/999 22830 L/99924" 6110 L/999 5710 L/999 10940 L/999 6110 L/999 6040 L/999 11700 L/999 6110 L/999 8540 L/999 12640 L/999 18350 L/999 22830 L/99936" 6110 L/999 5710 L/999 10940 L/999 6110 L/999 6040 L/999 11700 L/999 6110 L/999 8540 L/999 12640 L/999 18350 L/999 22830 L/99948" 6110 L/999 5710 L/999 10940 L/999 6110 L/999 6040 L/999 11700 L/999 6110 L/999 8540 L/999 12640 L/999 18350 L/999 22830 L/999

9'


10'


12'


14'


16'


18'


20'

16" 4480 L/346 5710 L/692 10440 L/808 5160 L/384 6040 L/769 11700 L/897 6110 L/513 8540 L/999 12640 L/999 18350 L/999 22830 L/99924" 3930 L/230 5710 L/461 10440 L/538 4860 L/256 6040 L/513 11700 L/598 6110 L/342 8540 L/684 12640 L/798 18350 L/999 22830 L/99936" 3080 L/153 5620 L/307 10440 L/359 4090 L/171 6040 L/342 11700 L/399 6110 L/228 8540 L/456 12640 L/532 18350 L/798 22830 L/99948" - 5130 L/230 9700 L/269 3340 L/128 5810 L/256 11570 L/299 5340 L/171 8540 L/342 12640 L/399 18350 L/598 22830 L/798

22'

16" 3680 L/264 5710 L/528 9100 L/616 4440 L/293 6040 L/587 10430 L/685 5930 L/391 8540 L/783 12640 L/913 18350 L/999 22830 L/99924" 3100 L/176 5710 L/352 9100 L/411 3910 L/195 6040 L/391 10430 L/456 5670 L/261 8540 L/522 12640 L/609 18350 L/913 22830 L/99936" - 5210 L/235 8650 L/274 3150 L/130 5870 L/261 10400 L/304 4870 L/174 8540 L/348 12640 L/406 18350 L/609 22830 L/81248" - 4620 L/176 7770 L/205 - 5380 L/195 9590 L/228 4100 L/130 8220 L/261 12640 L/304 18350 L/456 22830 L/609

24'

16" 2990 L/206 5560 L/413 7990 L/482 3660 L/229 6040 L/459 9120 L/535 5180 L/306 8400 L/612 12090 L/714 18180 L/999 22830 L/99924" 2410 L/137 5350 L/275 7980 L/321 3130 L/153 6040 L/306 9120 L/357 4630 L/204 8400 L/408 12090 L/476 18180 L/714 22830 L/95236" - 4660 L/183 7060 L/214 - 5430 L/204 8580 L/238 3830 L/136 8160 L/272 12090 L/317 18180 L/476 22830 L/63448" - 3980 L/137 6170 L/160 - 4830 L/153 7760 L/178 - 7510 L/204 11310 L/238 18180 L/357 22830 L/476

26'

16" 2440 L/164 5360 L/329 7060 L/384 3020 L/182 5860 L/365 8030 L/426 4350 L/243 8100 L/487 10650 L/569 16010 L/853 21360 L/99924" - 4850 L/219 6680 L/256 2500 L/121 5580 L/243 7960 L/284 3790 L/162 8100 L/325 10650 L/379 16010 L/569 21360 L/75836" - 4060 L/146 5760 L/170 - 4890 L/162 7100 L/189 - 7430 L/216 10220 L/252 16010 L/379 21360 L/50548" - - 4880 L/128 - 4230 L/121 6290 L/142 - 6690 L/162 9350 L/189 15900 L/284 21360 L/379

28'

16" 1980 L/133 4930 L/266 6270 L/311 2500 L/148 5620 L/296 7120 L/345 3660 L/197 7730 L/395 9450 L/461 14210 L/691 18950 L/92224" - 4320 L/177 5620 L/207 - 5070 L/197 6750 L/230 3110 L/131 7500 L/263 9450 L/307 14210 L/461 18950 L/61436" - - 4710 L/138 - 4310 L/131 5900 L/153 - 6650 L/175 8610 L/204 14210 L/307 18950 L/40948" - - - - - - - 5850 L/131 7760 L/153 13470 L/230 18950 L/307

30'

16" - 4390 L/219 5380 L/255 2080 L/121 5140 L/243 6340 L/284 3090 L/162 7220 L/325 8440 L/379 12680 L/568 16920 L/75824" - 3760 L/146 4740 L/170 - 4550 L/162 5740 L/189 - 6690 L/216 8180 L/252 12680 L/379 16920 L/50536" - - - - - 4910 L/126 - 5800 L/144 7280 L/168 12370 L/252 16920 L/33748" - - - - - - - - 6440 L/126 11470 L/189 16520 L/252

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS:1. These tables are limited to structures with a mean roof height of 30'.2. The vertical load capacity is valid for wall columns supporting roof and floor loads. The design

dead load shall not exceed design live load. 3. The vertical capacity has been reduced to allow for holes and notches. Refer to the Drilling &

Notching guidelines on page 4 for more information.4. The vertical load capacity assumes an eccentricity of 1/6 of the wall thickness.5. The design wind pressures are based on Part 1, Chapter 30 of ASCE 7-10

for Components and Cladding, Wall Zone 4, enclosed, and Risk Category II structure with topographic factor of Kzt = 1.00.

6. A load duration adjustment, CD = 1.60, has been applied for wind.7. No repetitive member increase has been applied.8. Full-width blocking is assumed to be installed at 8' on-center or less. 9. Design for a Single 1-1/2" wall column also requires continuous, full-length lateral support

through connection to the exterior wall sheathing and interior gypsum wall board.10. The tabulated capacities have been limited by the bearing capacity of LP SolidStart LSL or LVL

as the wall plate (450 psi). For plates with a lower bearing capacity, the designer shall check the required vertical load against the bearing capacity for the plate and increase the column size accordingly. Refer to the Bearing Capacity table on page 4 for the common species of Hem-Fir and SPF. No increase is allowed without complete analysis of the vertical capacity of the column.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:1. Height is the clear height of the column between the bottom plate and the lower top plate.2. The first value in each cell represents the allowable vertical load capacity of the column,

in pounds (lbs). These capacities are either the allowable capacity for vertical loads acting alone (no horizontal wind pressure) or the capacity of the column after accounting for the bending induced by the horizontal wind pressure.


4. This table is for members in Beam Orientation only.5. All members shall be solid, one-piece sections except for the built-up Double (2-ply).

For a 3-ply and 4-ply built-up column, multiply the Double values by 1.5 and 2.0, respectively. See page 17 for the connection of built-up columns.

6. Columns supporting a Tributary Width greater than 48" are beyond the scope of this table.7. Do not use a product where designated “-” without further analysis by a professional

engineer.

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2X8 WALLS



1-1/2" x 7-1/4"Double

1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 3-1/2" x 7-1/4" Single9 1-1/2" x 7-1/4"

Double 1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 3-1/2" x 7-1/4" Single9

1-1/2" x 7-1/4"Double

1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 3-1/2" x 7-1/4" 5-1/4" x 7-1/4" 7" x 7-1/4"

8'


9'


10'


12'


14'


16'


18'

16" 4510 L/260 5710 L/520 10940 L/607 5650 L/289 6040 L/578 11700 L/675 6110 L/385 8540 L/771 12640 L/900 18350 L/999 22830 L/99924" 3440 L/173 5640 L/347 10940 L/405 4690 L/192 6040 L/385 11700 L/450 6110 L/257 8540 L/514 12640 L/600 18350 L/900 22830 L/99936" - 4890 L/231 9890 L/270 3250 L/128 5620 L/257 11540 L/300 5610 L/171 8540 L/342 12640 L/400 18350 L/600 22830 L/80048" - 4100 L/173 8440 L/202 - 4990 L/192 10350 L/225 4140 L/128 7880 L/257 12640 L/300 18350 L/450 22830 L/600

20'


22'

16" 2770 L/147 5570 L/295 9100 L/344 3610 L/163 6040 L/327 10430 L/382 5350 L/218 8540 L/437 12640 L/510 18350 L/765 22830 L/99924" - 4870 L/196 8130 L/229 - 5590 L/218 9920 L/255 4420 L/145 8440 L/291 12640 L/340 18350 L/510 22830 L/68036" - 3800 L/131 6590 L/153 - 4700 L/145 8510 L/170 - 7470 L/194 12590 L/226 18350 L/340 22830 L/45348" - - - - - 7140 L/127 - 6500 L/145 11150 L/170 18350 L/255 22830 L/340

24'

16" - 5080 L/230 7610 L/269 2830 L/128 5810 L/256 9090 L/298 4320 L/170 8400 L/341 12090 L/398 18180 L/597 22830 L/79724" - 4260 L/153 6540 L/179 - 5080 L/170 8100 L/199 - 7780 L/227 11660 L/265 18180 L/398 22830 L/53136" - - - - - 6680 L/132 - 6640 L/151 10170 L/177 17660 L/265 22830 L/35448" - - - - - - - - 8730 L/132 16170 L/199 22830 L/265

26'

16" - 4540 L/183 6320 L/214 - 5310 L/204 7620 L/238 3480 L/136 7890 L/272 10650 L/317 16010 L/476 21360 L/63524" - 3610 L/122 5240 L/142 - 4500 L/136 6620 L/158 - 6990 L/181 9710 L/211 16010 L/317 21360 L/42336" - - - - - - - 5710 L/121 8220 L/141 14710 L/211 21200 L/28248" - - - - - - - - - 13230 L/158 19660 L/211

28'

16" - 3980 L/148 5260 L/173 - 4770 L/165 6410 L/193 - 7170 L/220 9160 L/257 14210 L/386 18950 L/51424" - - - - - 5430 L/128 - 6170 L/147 8110 L/171 13840 L/257 18950 L/34336" - - - - - - - - - 12300 L/171 17970 L/22848" - - - - - - - - - 10820 L/128 16440 L/171

30'

16" - 3400 L/122 4380 L/142 - 4230 L/136 5410 L/158 - 6340 L/181 7830 L/211 12680 L/317 16920 L/42324" - - - - - - - 5300 L/120 6780 L/141 11850 L/211 16910 L/28236" - - - - - - - - - 10300 L/141 15300 L/18848" - - - - - - - - - - 13770 L/141














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2X10 WALLS



1-1/2" x 9-1/4"Double

1-1/2" x 9-1/4" 3-1/2" x 9-1/4" Single9 1-1/2" x 9-1/4"

Double 1-1/2" x 9-1/4" 3-1/2" x 9-1/4" Single9

1-1/2" x 9-1/4"Double

1-1/2" x 9-1/4" 3-1/2" x 9-1/4" 5-1/4" x 9-1/4" 7" x 9-1/4"

8'


9'


10'


12'


14'


16'


18'


20'


22'


24'


26'

16" 5510 L/340 7290 L/680 12840 L/793 6360 L/377 7710 L/755 14800 L/881 7800 L/503 10900 L/999 16130 L/999 23410 L/999 29130 L/99924" 4780 L/226 7290 L/453 12840 L/529 5950 L/251 7710 L/503 14800 L/587 7800 L/335 10900 L/671 16130 L/783 23410 L/999 29130 L/99936" 3720 L/151 7040 L/302 12840 L/352 4990 L/167 7710 L/335 14800 L/391 7490 L/223 10900 L/447 16130 L/522 23410 L/783 29130 L/99948" - 6390 L/226 11780 L/264 4050 L/125 7240 L/251 14370 L/293 6520 L/167 10900 L/335 16130 L/391 23410 L/587 29130 L/783

28'

16" 4680 L/275 7260 L/551 11540 L/643 5660 L/306 7710 L/613 13250 L/715 7540 L/408 10900 L/817 16130 L/953 23410 L/999 29130 L/99924" 3950 L/183 7260 L/367 11540 L/429 5000 L/204 7710 L/408 13250 L/476 7240 L/272 10900 L/544 16130 L/635 23410 L/953 29130 L/99936" 2880 L/122 6570 L/245 10980 L/286 4020 L/136 7410 L/272 13200 L/317 6220 L/181 10900 L/363 16130 L/423 23410 L/635 29130 L/84748" - 5810 L/183 9850 L/214 - 6740 L/204 12150 L/238 5240 L/136 10400 L/272 16130 L/317 23410 L/476 29130 L/635

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2X10 WALLS



1-1/2" x 9-1/4"Double

1-1/2" x 9-1/4" 3-1/2" x 9-1/4" Single9 1-1/2" x 9-1/4"

Double 1-1/2" x 9-1/4" 3-1/2" x 9-1/4" Single9

1-1/2" x 9-1/4"Double

1-1/2" x 9-1/4" 3-1/2" x 9-1/4" 5-1/4" x 9-1/4" 7" x 9-1/4"

8'


9'


10'


12'


14'


16'


18'


20'


22'

16" 6580 L/304 7290 L/608 13960 L/709 7800 L/338 7710 L/676 14930 L/788 7800 L/450 10900 L/901 16130 L/999 23410 L/999 29130 L/99924" 5380 L/202 7290 L/405 13960 L/473 7020 L/225 7710 L/450 14930 L/525 7800 L/300 10900 L/601 16130 L/701 23410 L/999 29130 L/99936" 3560 L/135 6710 L/270 13720 L/315 5410 L/150 7510 L/300 14930 L/350 7800 L/200 10900 L/400 16130 L/467 23410 L/701 29130 L/93448" - 5870 L/202 12190 L/236 - 6820 L/225 14360 L/262 6980 L/150 10590 L/300 16130 L/350 23410 L/525 29130 L/701

24'


26'


28'

16" 3530 L/153 7030 L/307 11540 L/359 4610 L/171 7710 L/342 13250 L/399 6840 L/228 10900 L/456 16130 L/532 23410 L/798 29130 L/99924" - 6130 L/205 10310 L/239 - 7020 L/228 12580 L/266 5650 L/152 10700 L/304 16130 L/354 23410 L/532 29130 L/70936" - 4720 L/136 8340 L/159 - 5830 L/152 10770 L/177 - 9410 L/202 15990 L/236 23410 L/354 29130 L/47348" - - - - - 9010 L/133 - 8120 L/152 14160 L/177 23410 L/266 29130 L/354

30'

16" 2830 L/126 6540 L/253 10070 L/295 3810 L/140 7420 L/281 11920 L/328 5780 L/187 10740 L/375 15810 L/437 23410 L/656 29130 L/87524" - 5510 L/168 8690 L/197 - 6510 L/187 10730 L/218 4590 L/125 10000 L/250 15440 L/291 23410 L/437 29130 L/58336" - - 6700 L/131 - 5130 L/125 8910 L/145 - 8560 L/166 13540 L/194 23410 L/291 29130 L/38948" - - - - - - - 7100 L/125 11700 L/145 21630 L/218 29130 L/291














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Typical Wall Framing & Wall Stud Example

Concentrated Load

Concentrated Load

Blocking (as required)

Jack Stud (Cripple)Uniform Load

Typical Wall Studs

Jack StudWall Column

Rough Opening

Header

Trimmer

King Stud

Sill

oc Spacing

Uniform Load

TYPICAL WALL FRAMING

TYPICAL WALL STUD EXAMPLE

Stud

Hei

ght

HOW TO SIZE: 1. Determine the Basic Wind Speed.2. Determine the Exposure Category.3. Determine the clear height of the wall stud.4. Determine the total vertical load (plf) applied to the wall studs from the roof and floor.

Don't forget the wall weight!5. Determine the allowable deflection ratio based on the wall construction.6. Select the required grade and size from the appropriate chart for the desired

wall stud spacing.

EXAMPLE: Select a suitable wall stud for a 9' first story wall for a residential structure located in a typical urban development in the central midwest. The wall supports the second floor and the roof of a 36' wide home. The second floor is supported at midspan and the roof trusses have a 1' overhang. The floor loads are 40 psf Live and 15 psf Dead load. The roof loads are 30 psf Snow (115%) and 17 psf Dead. Assume 100 plf for the weight of the second story wall. The exterior wall finish is stucco.

SOLUTION:1. The example states the structure is located in the midwest which,

from the maps in the IBC, is normally considered a 115 mph Basic Wind Speed.2. A typical urban development is normally an exposure B category provided that other

structures of single-family size or larger are located in close proximity in all directions.3. Use the height of the wall (9') as an approximation of the stud height.4. The vertical load applied to each wall stud is:

Roof: (30 psf + 17 psf) * (36' / 2 + 1') = 798 plf Wall: 100 plf Floor: (40 psf + 15 psf) * (18' / 2) = 495 plf Total Vertical Load = 893 + 100 + 495 = 1488 plf

5. With a stucco finish, the deflection ratio shall be L/360 or better.6. Using the 115 mph, Exposure B chart from the Wall Stud Capacity tables,

for a standard wall stud spacing of 16" oc, select: 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1.35E LP® SolidStart® LSL at 16" oc can support a vertical load of 1740 plf with a deflection ratio of L/383.16" oc

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KING STUD

Typical Wall Framing: Trimmer & King Stud Examples

TRIMMER AND KING STUD EXAMPLES

Tributary Width for King Stud

Uniform Load

Header

Trimmer

King Stud

36" RO

HOW TO SIZE: NOTE: Trimmers are designed only for the vertical load applied by the header. The king stud will be designed for the lateral wind pressures.1. Determine the clear height of the trimmer.2. Determine the Tributary width associated with the trimmer.3. Determine the vertical load applied to the trimmer from the window header.4. Select the required grade and size from the appropriate chart.

Hint: To size a trimmer, use the 12" oc row for the required height from the appropriate Wall Stud Capacity table. At 12" oc, the vertical capacity in plf is equivalent to the vertical capacity in lbs. Ignore the deflection for the trimmer.

EXAMPLE: Select a suitable trimmer for a 3' (36") rough opening located in the first story wall of the Typical Wall Stud example. Assume the bottom of the window header is at a height of 7'-6".

SOLUTION: 1. With a header height of 7'-6", use 8' for the trimmer height in the tables.2. Add 3" to the rough opening to approximate the overall length of the header,

assuming single trimmers. Tributary Width = (36" RO + 3") / 2 = 19.5"

3. The vertical load applied to the trimmer from the header is: Roof: 893 plf (from Typical Wall Stud example)

Wall: 100 plf * (1.5' / 9') = 17 plf (adjusted to the wall height supported by the header, approximately 1.5') Floor: 495 plf (from Typical Wall Stud example)

Total Vertical Load on Trimmer = (893 + 17 + 495) * 19.5" / 12 = 2283 lbs

4. Using the 115 mph, Exposure B chart from the Wall Stud Capacity tables, for a spacing of 12" oc, select:1-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1.35E LP® SolidStart® LSL trimmer can support a vertical load of 2900 lbs.

NOTE: The allowable bearing capacity of the header should always be verified. In this example, if the header were a double SPF 2x6, a second trimmer would be required under each end of the header. Based on a 425 psi allowable bearing stress for SPF lumber, the bearing capacity is only 1912 lbs. (425 psi * 1.5" * 3") versus a reaction of 2880 lbs.

HOW TO SIZE: NOTE: Design the king stud like an exterior wall column.To size as a single 1-1/2" thick member, the king stud must be attached to the adjacent wall stud by an exterior wall sheathing and interior gypsum wall board (or similar).1. Determine the clear height of the king stud.2. Determine the tributary width for the lateral wind pressure.3. Determine the total vertical load (lbs) applied to the king stud.4. Determine the allowable deflection ratio based on the wall construction.5. Select the required grade and size from the appropriate chart.

EXAMPLE:Select a suitable king stud for the same rough opening from the Trimmer example.

SOLUTION: 1. The king stud will be the same height as the typical wall stud – 9' in this example.2. The tributary width for the wind pressure on the king stud is from the middle

of the rough opening to half the clear distance from the king stud to the adjacent typical wall stud. Check the distance from the king stud to adjacent wall stud on both sides of the window. If not known, and for this example, assume a full wall stud spacing.

Tributary Width = 19.5" (from Trimmer example) + 16" / 2 (to next stud) + 1.5" (assuming a single king stud) = 29"

Use 36" as next largest Tributary Width.3. The applied vertical load on the king stud is based on half the spacing to the

next adjacent wall stud. Again, check the distance on both sides of the open-ing. If not known, and for this example, assume a full wall stud spacing.

Total Vertical Load = 1488 plf * (16" / 12) / 2 = 992 lbs4. As in the typical wall stud example, use a deflection ratio of L/360 for stucco.5. Using the table for Exterior Wall Column Capacity: 2x4 & 2x6 for 115 mph Wind,

Exposure B, select:3-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1.35E LP SolidStart LSL king stud can support a vertical load of 5010 lbs with a deflection ratio of L/397.

TRIMMER

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Typical Wall Framing: Wall Column Examples

WALL COLUMN EXAMPLE

WINDOW COLUMN EXAMPLE

HOW TO SIZE1. Determine the clear height of the column.2. Determine the tributary width for the lateral wind pressure.3. Determine the total vertical load (lbs) applied to the column.4. Determine the allowable deflection ratio based on the wall construction.5. Select the required grade and size from the appropriate chart.

EXAMPLE:This column sits between two windows, both 36" rough openings, in the wall from the previous example. For this example, there is no additional concentrated load applied. The only vertical loads will be the uniform load from the roof trusses, second story wall and the second floor.

HOW TO SIZE1. Determine the clear height of the column.2. Determine the tributary width for the lateral wind pressure.3. Determine the total vertical load (lbs) applied to the column.4. Determine the allowable deflection ratio based on the wall construction.5. Select the required grade and size from the appropriate chart.

EXAMPLE:Based on the conditions from the typical wall stud example, select a wall column in the same first story wall to support a girder truss load of 4020 lbs. The design must include the weight of the second story wall and the load from the second floor.

SOLUTION:1. The column will be the same height as the typical wall stud - 9' in this example.2. The tributary width for the wind pressure will be the same as that from the typical stud example: 16." Hint: Even if this column falls off-center between two typical studs, the tributary width is still 16" (in this case)

as the total oc distance between the adjacent studs is 32."3. The applied vertical load on the column will be the girder truss load transferred through the second story

wall column, the tributary area of the second floor and the tributary weight of the second story wall (both the same as in the typical wall stud). Roof: 4020 lbs Wall: 100 plf x 16" oc / 12 = 134 lbs Floor: 495 plf x 16" oc / 12 = 660 lbs Total Vertical Load = 4020 + 134 + 660 = 4814 lbs

4. As in the typical wall stud example, use a minimum deflection ratio of L/360 for stucco.5. Using the table for Exterior Wall Columns: 2x4 & 2x6 for 115 mph Wind, Exposure B, select:

3-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1.35E LP SolidStart LSL column can support a vertical load of 5280 lbs with a deflection ratio of L/894.

SOLUTION:1. The column will be the same height as the typical wall stud – 9'.2. The tributary width for the wind pressure will be half the rough opening to both sides

plus the width of the column and the trimmers. Since the width of the column is not known but the only vertical loads are the uniform loads from the common trusses, try a double 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" column. Tributary Width = 2 * (36" / 2) + 2 * 1-1/2" (trimmers) + 2 * 1-1/2" (double 1-1/2" column) = 42"

Use 48" as next largest Tributary Width.3. The applied vertical load on the column will only be the uniform load from the common

roof trusses between the trimmers – assume a typical stud spacing of 16" for simplicity. The trimmers will support the vertical load from the window headers.

Total Vertical Load = 1488 plf (from Typical Wall Stud example) * 16" oc / 12 = 1984 lbs

4. Again, use a deflection ratio of L/360 for stucco.5. Using the table for Exterior Wall Columns: 2x4 & 2x6 for 115 mph Wind,

Exposure B, select:5-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1.35E LP® SolidStart® LSL column can support a vertical load of 8660 lbs with a deflection ratio of L/477.

Wall Column

Concentrated Load

Uniform Load

Tributary Width

Concentrated Load

Wall Column

Uniform Load

36" RO 36" RO

Tributary Width for Column

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Free-Standing Interior Column Capacity (lbs)

TO USE:1. Determine the height of the column. If not listed, select the next tallest Height in the table.2. Select the row corresponding to the required load duration.3. Select the LP® SolidStart® LSL or LVL grade and size where the Vertical Load Capacity meets or exceeds the applied vertical load.4. Verify the bearing capacity of the support for the selected column. See Design Assumption 6 below.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:1. The value in each cell represents the allowable vertical load capacity of

a column, in pounds (lbs).2. The column dimensions are for one-piece members. Built-up columns

are beyond the scope of this table.3. Do not use a product where designated “-” without further analysis

by a professional engineer.4. For columns embedded in interior walls where drilling or notching may

be required, use the Exterior Wall Column Capacity tables for 115 mph, Exposure B, for the appropriate wall thickness (2x4, 2x6, 2x8 or 2x10). This will conservatively account for the required 5 psf lateral wall load.

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS:1. Column Height is the clear height of the column between top and bottom supports.2. The vertical load capacity is the total vertical load applied to the column, including all dead loads.

No lateral loads have been applied.3. The vertical capacity is for a full cross-section only. Notching and drilling are not allowed without

further analysis by a professional engineer except as required for the proper installation of column caps, bases and other hold-downs. Bolts, lag screws and self-tapping screws shall only be inserted through the face of the column, perpendicular to the face of the strands in LP LSL and the veneers in LP LVL.

4. The capacity assumes an eccentricity of 1/6 of the column depth or width, whichever controls.5. Interior columns are assumed to be braced in both directions at the top and bottom supports.6. The tabulated capacities have been limited by the bearing capacity of 2500 psi concrete. For bearing

on a lower strength concrete or a wood plate, the designer shall check the required vertical load against the bearing capacity for the plate and increase the column size accordingly. Refer to the Bearing Capacity table on page 4 for column bearing on LP SolidStart LSL and LP LVL, or for the common species of Hem-Fir and SPF. No increase is allowed without complete analysis of the vertical capacity of the column.

Height Load Duration

1.35E LP LSL 1.55E LP LSL or 1.5E LP LVL3-1/2" x 3-1/2" 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" 3-1/2" x 7-1/4" 3-1/2" x 9-1/4" 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" 3-1/2" x 7-1/4" 3-1/2" x 9-1/4"

4'100% 10410 16360 21560 27510 10410 16360 21560 27510115% 10410 16360 21560 27510 10410 16360 21560 27510125% 10410 16360 21560 27510 10410 16360 21560 27510

6'100% 7600 11950 15760 20100 8330 13100 17260 22030115% 8070 12680 16720 21340 8770 13790 18170 23190125% 8340 13110 17280 22050 9030 14190 18710 23870

8'100% 5280 8300 10940 13960 5650 8870 11700 14930115% 5500 8640 11390 14540 5860 9200 12140 15480125% 5620 8840 11650 14870 5980 9400 12390 15810

9'100% 4460 7000 9230 11780 4740 7450 9820 12530115% 4610 7250 9560 12200 4890 7690 10130 12930125% 4710 7400 9750 12440 4980 7820 10320 13160

10'100% 3800 5970 7870 10050 4020 6320 8330 10630115% 3920 6160 8120 10360 4140 6500 8570 10940125% 3990 6270 8260 10540 4200 6610 8710 11120

12'100% 2840 4470 5900 7530 2990 4710 6210 7920115% 2920 4590 6050 7720 3060 4820 6350 8100125% 2960 4650 6130 7820 3100 4880 6430 8210

14'100% 2200 3460 4570 5830 2310 3630 4790 6110115% 2250 3540 4660 5950 2350 3700 4880 6230125% 2280 3580 4720 6020 2380 3740 4940 6300

Height Load Duration

2.0E LP LVL3-1/2" x 3-1/2" 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" 3-1/2" x 7-1/4" 3-1/2" x 9-1/4" 5-1/4" x 5-1/2" 5-1/4" x 7-1/4" 5-1/4" x 9-1/4" 7" x 7-1/4" 7" x 9-1/4"

4'100% 10410 16360 21560 27510 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000115% 10410 16360 21560 27510 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000125% 10410 16360 21560 27510 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000

6'100% 10410 16360 21560 27510 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000115% 10410 16360 21560 27510 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000125% 10410 16360 21560 27510 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000

8'100% 7930 12460 16430 20960 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000115% 8230 12940 17060 21770 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000125% 8410 13220 17430 22230 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000

9'100% 6660 10480 13810 17620 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000115% 6890 10830 14270 18210 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000125% 7020 11030 14540 18560 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000

10'100% 5670 8910 11750 14990 24010 31650 40000 40000 40000115% 5840 9180 12100 15440 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000125% 5940 9330 12300 15700 24540 32350 40000 40000 40000

12'100% 4230 6650 8770 11190 18690 24640 31440 40000 40000115% 4330 6810 8980 11460 19410 25590 32650 40000 40000125% 4390 6910 9110 11620 19830 26140 33350 40000 40000

14'100% 3270 5140 6780 8650 14870 19610 25020 39570 40000115% 3340 5250 6920 8830 15350 20240 25830 40000 40000125% 3380 5310 7000 8930 15630 20600 26290 40000 40000

16'100% - - - - 12080 15920 20310 32860 40000115% - - - - 12410 16360 20870 34130 40000125% - - - - 12600 16620 21200 34860 40000

18'100% - - - - 9980 13160 16790 27630 35250115% - - - - 10220 13480 17200 28550 36430125% - - - - 10360 13660 17430 29090 37120

20'100% - - - - 8370 11040 14090 23500 29990115% - - - - 8560 11280 14400 24210 30890125% - - - - 8660 11420 14570 24610 31400

22'100% - - - - - - - 20210 25780115% - - - - - - - 20750 26480125% - - - - - - - 21060 26870

24'100% - - - - - - - 17540 22380115% - - - - - - - 17970 22930125% - - - - - - - 18220 23240

26'100% - - - - - - - 15360 19600115% - - - - - - - 15710 20040125% - - - - - - - 15900 20290

28'100% - - - - - - - 13560 17300115% - - - - - - - 13840 17660125% - - - - - - - 14000 17860

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Nailing and Connection Details

WALL SHEATHING PANEL EDGE NAILINGNOTES:1. Minimum LP® SolidStart® LSL or LVL thickness for a single

stud is 1-1/2."2. A double stud (or a minimum 2-1/2" single stud) are required

at adjoining panel edges as follows: a. For LP SolidStart LSL when using 8d common nails spaced closer than 4" oc or 10d common nails spaced closer than 6" oc.

b. For LP SolidStart LVL when using 8d common nails spaced closer than 6" oc. 10d common nails are not allowed for a single stud.

3. The panel-edge nailing at a double stud shall be installed a minimum 1/2" from both the panel edge and the edge of the stud, and shall be installed with every other nail staggered a minimum 1/4" horizontally.

4. The minimum nail spacing into the edge of the stud shall not be less than: a. For LP SolidStart LSL: 3" oc for both 8d and 10d common nails.

b. For LP SolidStart LVL: 3" oc for 8d common nails or 4" oc for 10d common nails.

5. Do not use nails larger than 10d common nails for wall sheathing nailing.

6. In lieu of engineering analysis for prescriptive wall framing, the double studs shall be stitch-nailed together with 2 staggered rows of 10d common nails spaced 8" oc in each row. For engineered walls, the stitch nailing shall be designed to transfer the required lateral shear.

SINGLE STUD AT ADJOINING PANELS

DOUBLE STUD AT ADJOINING PANELS

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FASTENER & LOAD ORIENTATION

Nailing and Connection Details

FASTENER DESIGN

Material

Equivalent Specific GravityNails and Wood Screws Bolts and Lag Screws

Withdrawal Dowel Bearing Dowel Bearing (into the face only)Edge Face Edge Face Load Applied Parallel to Grain Load Applied Perpendicular to Grain

LP SolidStart LSL 0 .46 0 .50 0 .50 0 .55 0 .50 0 .58LP SolidStart LVL 0 .46 0 .50 0 .50 0 .50 0 .46 0 .50

NAIL SPACING REQUIREMENTS

Material Ply Thickness

Fastener Orientation

Nail Size (common or box)

Minimum End Distance

Minimum Nail Spacing per Row

Single Row Multiple Rows

LP SolidStart LSL ≥ 1-1/2"

Edge8d 2" 3" 3"

10d or 12d 2" 3" 4"16d 2-1/2" 4"5 6"

Face8d 7/8" 1" 1"

10d or 12d 7/8" 1" 1"16d 7/8" 1-1/2" 1-1/2"

LP SolidStart LVL ≥ 1-1/2"

Edge8d 2-1/2" 3" 4"6

10d or 12d 2-1/2" 4" 5"6

16d 3-1/2" 5" 6"7

Face8d 1-1/2" 3" 3"

10d or 12d 1-1/2" 3" 3"16d 1-1/2" 5" 5"

NOTES:1. Connection design using the equivalent specific gravity for each connection type listed above is for normal load duration and shall be adjusted according to code.2. Fastener spacing, end and edge distance shall be as specified by code except for nail spacing as specified below.3. See details at right for fastener and applied load orientation.

NOTES:1. Edge distance shall be such that does not cause splitting.2. Multiple rows of nails shall be offset at least 1/2" and staggered, and equally spaced about the centerline of the edge or face (whichever applies).3. Edge orientation refers to nails driven into the narrow edge: parallel to the face of the strands for LP LSL or the face of the veneer for LP LVL.

Face orientation refers to nails driven into the wide face: perpendicular to the face of the strands for LP LSL or the face of the veneer for LP LVL. (See Fastener & Load Orientation details at right.)

4. 16d sinkers (3-1/4" x 0.148") may be spaced the same as the 10d or 12d common nail.5. Single row spacing for 16d nails into the edge can be reduced to 3" for 1-3/4" or thicker LSL.6. Minimum nail spacing is tabulated for LVL manufactured from the Sutherlin plant (Mill number 1089). The minimum nail spacing may

be reduced by 1 inch for LVL manufactured from the Wilmington and Golden plants (Mill numbers 1077 and 1066).7. Minimum nail spacing may be reduced by 1 inch for 1-3/4-inch thick (or greater) LVL manufactured from the Sutherlin plant

(Mill number 1089).

Nail into edge

Nail into face

Load applied parallel to grain

Load applied perpendicular to grain

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Typical Connections

CONNECTION OF BUILT-UP COLUMNS

NAILED PLATE CONNECTIONS

Nail Type Length DiameterLateral Capacity (lbs)

Toe-Nail (lbs) End-Nail8d box 2-1/2" 0 .113" 95 68

8d common 2-1/2" 0 .131" 128 7910d box 3" 0 .128" 123 99

10 common 3" 0 .148" 156 12616d sinker 3-1/4" 0 .148" 156 126

16d box 3-1/2" 0 .135" 136 11016d common 3-1/2" 0 .162" 187 151

NOTE: 1. The lateral capacity assumes a load duration adjustment

for wind, Cd = 1.60.2. Connections assume an equivalent specific gravity

of 0.50 for both the side member and main member. For an SPF plate (SG=0.42), multiply the tabulated lateral capacities by 0.84. For a Hem-Fir plate (SG=0.46), multiply the tabulated capacities by 0.93.

3. Toe-nail connections assume a toe-nail adjustment factor, Ctn = 0.83 for lateral capacity.

4. End-nail connections assume an end grain adjustment factor, Ceg = 0.67 for lateral capacity.

TYPICAL FRAMING ANCHORS

Anchor Type Number of NailsCapacity (lbs)

Force 1 Force 2Simpson Strong-Tie®

A21 (4) 10d x 1-1/2" 175 245A23 (8) 10d x 1-1/2" 565 585A34 (8) 8d x 1-1/2" 365 280A35 (12) 8d x 1-1/2" 450 685

USP Structural Connectors®A3 (8) 10d x 1-1/2" 590 600

AC3 (4) 10d 280 315AC5 (6) 10d 545 545AC7 (8) 10d 725 725AC9 (10) 10d 910 900

NOTE: 1. Refer to the manufacturers’ current catalogs

for complete information.2. Capacities assume both members being equivalent

to Doug Fir-Larch or Southern Pine, with an equivalent specific gravity of 0.50 or better.

3. Capacities are for a load duration adjustment for wind, Cd = 1.60.

4. Capacities are for a single anchor and may be doubled when installed in pairs.

TYPICAL CONNECTIONS

BEAM ON COLUMN CAP

ELEVATED COLUMN BASE

Optional non-shrink

grout

1-1/4" LSL or LVL or 1-1/8" rim board or blocking

for lateral support

Column

EXAMPLES OF FRAMING ANCHORS

BEAM ON COLUMN

COLUMN BASE

2-1/

4"

6"

1"

1"

6"

2-1/

4"6"

1"

1"

2-1/

4"

1"

1"

4"4"

1"1"

1"1"1"

1"

1"

1"

2-1/

4"

1"

1"

6"6"

Force 1

Force 2

Framing Anchors

Toe-Nail

End-Nail

Framing anchor as required for lateral load

Use trimmers as required

Built-up columns shall be designed in accordance with the 2012 NDS using the following recommended nailing and bolt patterns.

2-Ply 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" • One row of 10d box nails (3" x 0.128")

spaced 6" oc.• Drive every other nail from opposite

faces and offset horizontally.

3-Ply 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"• One row of 10d box nails spaced 4" oc

from both faces.• Horizontally offset every other nail

in the row.• Stagger rows on each face and from

front to back.

2-Ply 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" and wider• Two rows of 10d box nails

spaced 6" oc.• Drive every other nail in a row

from opposite faces.• Stagger rows.

3-Ply 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" and wider• Three rows of 10d box nails

spaced 6" oc from both faces.• Stagger rows on each face and

from front to back.

4-Ply 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" and wider (not shown)• Two rows of 1/2" bolts spaced 8" oc.• Maintain a 2" minimum edge distance and 4"

minimum end distance.

2-1/

4"

6"

1"

1"

6"

2-1/

4"6"

1"

1"

2-1/

4"

1"

1"

4"4"

1"1"

1"1"1"

1"

1"

1"

2-1/

4"

1"

1"

6"6"

2-1/

4"6"

1"

1"

6"

2-1/

4"

6"1"

1"

2-1/

4"

1"

1"

4"4"

1"1"

1"1"1"

1"

1"

1"

2-1/

4"

1"

1"

6"6"

2-1/

4"6"

1"

1"

6"

2-1/

4"

6"

1"

1"

2-1/

4"

1"

1"

4"4"

1"1"

1"1"1"

1"

1"

1"

2-1/

4"

1"

1"

6"6"

NOTES:1. Larger nails may be used. Do not exceed a 16d common nail.2. Except as specified herein, nail spacing, row spacing, edge distance and end distance

shall be in accordance with the NDS.3. Do not exceed three plies for 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" wide members.

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• Warning: Failure to follow proper procedures for han-dling, storage and installation could result in unsatis-factory performance, unsafe structures and possible collapse .

• Keep LP® SolidStart® LSL and LVL dry . These prod-ucts are intended to resist the effects of moisture on structural performance from normal construction delays but are not intended for permanent exposure to the weather .

• Unload products carefully, by lifting . Support the bundles to reduce excessive bowing . Individual products should be handled in a manner which prevents physical damage during measuring, cutting, erection, etc .

• Keep products stored in wrapped and strapped bundles, stacked no more than 10' high . Support and separate bundles with 2 x 4 (or larger) stickers spaced no more than 10' apart . Keep stickers in line vertically .

Handling and Storage Guidelines

• Product must not be stored in contact with the ground, or have prolonged exposure to the weather .

• Use forklifts and cranes carefully to avoid damaging product .

• Do not use a visually damaged product . Call your local LP SolidStart Engineered Wood Products distributor for assistance when damaged products are encountered .

• For satisfactory performance, LP SolidStart LSL and LVL must be used under dry, covered and well-ventilat-ed interior conditions in which the equivalent moisture content in lumber will not exceed 16% .

• For built-up members, LP SolidStart LSL and LVL shall be dry before nailing or bolting to avoid trapping mois-ture .

• LP SolidStart LSL and LVL shall not be used for unin-tended purposes such as ramps and planks .

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