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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 720.1(2) 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): 2x4 & 2x6 Walls for 90 mph, Exposure B . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 2x4 & 2x6 Walls for 100 mph, Exposure C . . . . . . . . . . 7

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 2x8 Walls for 90 mph, Exposure B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 2x8 Walls for 100 mph, Exposure C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 2x10 Walls for 90 mph, Exposure B . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 2x10 Walls for 100 mph, 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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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

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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 106 155 440 1300 16502360Fb-1 .55E 2360 1 .55 x 106 410 875 2620 1 .55 x 106 155 440 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. 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) Equations for other conditions can be found in engineering references.

BEARING CAPACITYStud or Column

Size

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

SPF (425 psi)

LP LSL/LVL (440 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

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)

90 MPH BASIC WIND SPEED, 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" 2880 L/699 4530 L/999 5980 L/999 7630 L/999 2880 L/776 4530 L/999 5980 L/999 7630 L/999 2880 L/999 4530 L/999 5980 L/999 7630 L/99916" 2160 L/524 3400 L/999 4480 L/999 5720 L/999 2160 L/582 3400 L/999 4480 L/999 5720 L/999 2160 L/776 3400 L/999 4480 L/999 5720 L/999




14' 12" 950 L/142 3880 L/546 5980 L/999 7630 L/999 1170 L/158 4480 L/607 5980 L/999 7630 L/999 1700 L/210 4530 L/809 5980 L/999 7630 L/99916" - 2910 L/410 4480 L/928 5720 L/999 - 3360 L/455 4480 L/999 5720 L/999 1150 L/158 3400 L/607 4480 L/999 5720 L/999

16' 12" - 3210 L/374 5980 L/849 7630 L/999 - 3680 L/415 5980 L/944 7630 L/999 1270 L/144 4530 L/554 5980 L/999 7630 L/99916" - 2240 L/280 4480 L/637 5720 L/999 - 2710 L/311 4480 L/708 5720 L/999 - 3400 L/415 4480 L/944 5720 L/999

18' 12" - 2570 L/267 5230 L/609 7630 L/999 - 3060 L/297 5980 L/677 7630 L/999 - 4060 L/397 5980 L/902 7630 L/99916" - 1750 L/200 3920 L/457 5720 L/939 - 2130 L/223 4480 L/507 5720 L/999 - 3030 L/297 4480 L/677 5720 L/999


22' 12" - 1610 L/151 3940 L/345 6980 L/712 - 1960 L/168 4510 L/383 7630 L/791 - 2800 L/224 5980 L/511 7630 L/99916" - - 2790 L/258 5240 L/534 - 1310 L/126 3360 L/287 5720 L/593 - 1940 L/168 4480 L/383 5720 L/791

24' 12" - - 3330 L/269 6220 L/557 - 1570 L/131 3940 L/299 7210 L/618 - 2290 L/175 5230 L/399 7630 L/82516" - - 2270 L/202 4660 L/417 - - 2770 L/224 5410 L/464 - 1550 L/131 3920 L/299 5720 L/618

26' 12" - - 2770 L/215 5560 L/444 - - 3330 L/238 6420 L/493 - 1880 L/139 4600 L/318 7630 L/65816" - - 1850 L/161 4170 L/333 - - 2290 L/179 4810 L/370 - - 3290 L/238 5720 L/493

28' 12" - - 2310 L/174 5000 L/360 - - 2800 L/193 5740 L/400 - - 3990 L/258 7600 L/53316" - - 1510 L/130 3550 L/270 - - 1900 L/145 4290 L/300 - - 2770 L/193 5700 L/400

30' 12" - - 1930 L/143 4410 L/296 - - 2370 L/159 5160 L/329 - - 3410 L/212 6840 L/43916" - - - 3020 L/222 - - - 3680 L/247 - - 2340 L/159 5130 L/329

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 Method 2 (Analytical Procedure) from ASCE 7-05 for components and cladding,

(wall zone 4) for an enclosed, occupancy category II structure (importance factor, I = 1.00) with no wind speed-up associ-ated with abrupt changes in local topography (topographic factor, Kzt = 1.00). The wind pressures for deflection have been adjusted to approximate the main wind force resisting loads as specified in ASCE 7-05.

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 (440 psi).

For plates with a bearing capacity less than 440 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.

100 MPH BASIC WIND SPEED, 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" 960 L/127 4530 L/488 5980 L/999 7630 L/999 1280 L/141 4530 L/542 5980 L/999 7630 L/999 1960 L/188 4530 L/723 5980 L/999 7630 L/99916" - 3260 L/366 4480 L/825 5720 L/999 - 3400 L/407 4480 L/917 5720 L/999 1250 L/141 3400 L/542 4480 L/999 5720 L/999

14' 12" - 3580 L/315 5980 L/714 7630 L/999 - 4380 L/350 5980 L/794 7630 L/999 1350 L/121 4530 L/467 5980 L/999 7630 L/99916" - 2340 L/236 4480 L/536 5720 L/999 - 2970 L/263 4480 L/595 5720 L/999 - 3400 L/350 4480 L/794 5720 L/999


18' 12" - 2060 L/154 5170 L/352 7630 L/723 - 2590 L/172 5980 L/391 7630 L/803 - 3770 L/229 5980 L/521 7630 L/99916" - - 3490 L/264 5720 L/542 - 1670 L/129 4340 L/293 5720 L/602 - 2550 L/172 4480 L/391 5720 L/803

20' 12" - - 4210 L/261 7630 L/538 - 2000 L/127 5130 L/290 7630 L/597 - 2980 L/170 5980 L/387 7630 L/79716" - - 2790 L/195 5720 L/403 - - 3510 L/217 5720 L/448 - 1970 L/127 4480 L/290 5720 L/597

22' 12" - - 3380 L/199 6980 L/411 - - 4170 L/221 7630 L/457 - 2330 L/129 5950 L/295 7630 L/60916" - - 2170 L/149 5060 L/308 - - 2790 L/166 5720 L/342 - - 4110 L/221 5720 L/457

24' 12" - - 2680 L/155 6140 L/321 - - 3370 L/173 7210 L/357 - - 4900 L/230 7630 L/47616" - - - 4150 L/241 - - 2200 L/129 5160 L/268 - - 3320 L/173 5720 L/357

26' 12" - - 2130 L/124 5140 L/256 - - 2740 L/138 6270 L/285 - - 4060 L/184 7630 L/38016" - - - 3390 L/192 - - - 4290 L/213 - - 2690 L/138 5720 L/285

28' 12" - - - 4300 L/208 - - - 5310 L/231 - - 3360 L/149 7590 L/30816" - - - 2760 L/156 - - - 3560 L/173 - - - 5250 L/231

30' 12" - - - 3590 L/171 - - - 4510 L/190 - - 2800 L/122 6520 L/25316" - - - 2230 L/128 - - - 2950 L/142 - - - 4440 L/190

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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/524 2750 L/999 5280 L/999 9040 L/999 2880 L/582 2910 L/999 5650 L/999 9040 L/999 2880 L/776 4120 L/999 5960 L/999 9040 L/99924" 2510 L/349 2750 L/699 5280 L/815 9040 L/999 2880 L/388 2910 L/776 5650 L/846 9040 L/999 2880 L/517 4120 L/999 5960 L/999 9040 L/99936" 1910 L/234 2750 L/469 5280 L/547 9040 L/861 2580 L/260 2910 L/521 5650 L/568 9040 L/892 2880 L/347 4120 L/695 5960 L/811 9040 L/99948" 1340 L/179 2560 L/358 5190 L/418 9040 L/657 2070 L/199 2870 L/398 5650 L/434 9040 L/682 2880 L/265 4120 L/531 5960 L/620 9040 L/974

9'

16" 2250 L/375 2750 L/750 5280 L/876 8830 L/999 2740 L/417 2910 L/834 5650 L/908 9040 L/999 2880 L/556 4120 L/999 5960 L/999 9040 L/99924" 1830 L/250 2750 L/500 5280 L/584 8830 L/917 2350 L/278 2910 L/556 5650 L/605 9040 L/951 2880 L/370 4120 L/741 5960 L/865 9040 L/99936" 1190 L/166 2530 L/333 4970 L/389 8830 L/611 1770 L/185 2850 L/370 5650 L/403 9040 L/634 2870 L/247 4120 L/494 5960 L/576 9040 L/90648" 570 L/127 2250 L/254 4380 L/297 8610 L/467 1240 L/141 2620 L/283 5090 L/308 9040 L/484 2320 L/188 4010 L/377 5960 L/440 9040 L/692

10'

16" 1780 L/278 2750 L/556 4840 L/649 7620 L/999 2190 L/309 2910 L/618 5160 L/673 8120 L/999 2880 L/412 4120 L/824 5960 L/961 9040 L/99924" 1370 L/185 2670 L/371 4730 L/432 7620 L/680 1820 L/206 2910 L/412 5160 L/448 8120 L/705 2750 L/274 4120 L/549 5960 L/641 9040 L/99936" 750 L/123 2310 L/247 4060 L/288 7530 L/453 1260 L/137 2670 L/274 4540 L/299 8120 L/470 2170 L/183 4040 L/366 5960 L/427 9040 L/67148" - 1960 L/187 3440 L/219 6890 L/344 - 2380 L/208 3960 L/227 7610 L/356 1630 L/139 3720 L/278 5960 L/324 9040 L/509

12'

16" 1140 L/165 2600 L/331 3640 L/386 5790 L/607 1450 L/183 2910 L/367 3900 L/400 6130 L/629 2140 L/245 4050 L/490 5500 L/572 8640 L/89924" - 2280 L/220 3210 L/257 5780 L/404 1110 L/122 2640 L/245 3530 L/267 6130 L/419 1780 L/163 3940 L/327 5430 L/381 8640 L/59936" - 1810 L/147 2600 L/171 5130 L/269 - 2230 L/163 2960 L/178 5630 L/279 - 3490 L/218 4810 L/254 8630 L/39948" - - 2000 L/128 4510 L/202 - 1830 L/122 2410 L/133 5050 L/209 - 3050 L/163 4220 L/190 8000 L/299

14'

16" - 2170 L/213 2640 L/248 4530 L/391 - 2520 L/237 2860 L/258 4770 L/405 1510 L/158 3660 L/316 4290 L/368 6740 L/57924" - 1820 L/142 2250 L/165 4200 L/260 - 2190 L/158 2500 L/172 4550 L/270 - 3300 L/210 3940 L/245 6740 L/38636" - - - 3620 L/173 - - - 4000 L/180 - 2800 L/140 3370 L/163 6270 L/25748" - - - 3060 L/130 - - - 3490 L/135 - - 2840 L/122 5700 L/193

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 Method 2 (Analytical Procedure) from ASCE 7-05 for components and cladding (wall zone 4), for an enclosed, occupancy

category II structure (importance factor, I = 1.00) with no wind speed-up associated with abrupt changes in local topography (topographic factor, Kzt = 1.00). The wind pressures for deflection have been adjusted to approximate the main wind force resisting loads as specified in ASCE 7-05.

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 (440 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): 2x4 & 2x6 Walls for 90 mph, 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" 4530 L/999 4330 L/999 8300 L/999 4530 L/999 4580 L/999 8870 L/999 4530 L/999 6480 L/999 9370 L/999 13610 L/99924" 4530 L/999 4330 L/999 8300 L/999 4530 L/999 4580 L/999 8870 L/999 4530 L/999 6480 L/999 9370 L/999 13610 L/99936" 4530 L/885 4330 L/999 8300 L/999 4530 L/983 4580 L/999 8870 L/999 4530 L/999 6480 L/999 9370 L/999 13610 L/99948" 4530 L/676 4330 L/999 8300 L/999 4530 L/751 4580 L/999 8870 L/999 4530 L/999 6480 L/999 9370 L/999 13610 L/999

9'


10'


12'


14'


16'

16" 2940 L/280 4330 L/561 7420 L/655 3560 L/311 4580 L/623 8500 L/727 4530 L/415 6480 L/831 9370 L/970 13610 L/99924" 2420 L/187 4330 L/374 7420 L/436 3090 L/207 4580 L/415 8500 L/485 4520 L/277 6480 L/554 9370 L/647 13610 L/97036" 1680 L/124 3920 L/249 6920 L/291 2410 L/138 4440 L/277 8360 L/323 3810 L/184 6480 L/369 9370 L/431 13610 L/64748" - 3450 L/187 6140 L/218 - 4050 L/207 7630 L/242 3120 L/138 6200 L/277 9370 L/323 13610 L/485

18'

16" 2280 L/200 4270 L/401 6220 L/468 2800 L/223 4580 L/446 7090 L/521 3990 L/297 6440 L/595 9370 L/694 13610 L/99924" 1810 L/133 4070 L/267 6150 L/312 2360 L/148 4570 L/297 7090 L/347 3530 L/198 6440 L/397 9370 L/463 13610 L/69436" - 3520 L/178 5400 L/208 - 4100 L/198 6580 L/231 2870 L/132 6200 L/264 9370 L/308 13610 L/46348" - 2980 L/133 4680 L/156 - 3640 L/148 5920 L/173 - 5690 L/198 8660 L/231 13610 L/347

20'

16" 1770 L/148 4050 L/297 5280 L/347 2200 L/165 4440 L/331 6000 L/386 3190 L/220 6140 L/441 7950 L/515 11950 L/77224" - 3620 L/198 4920 L/231 - 4180 L/220 5860 L/257 2750 L/147 6140 L/294 7950 L/343 11950 L/51536" - 3000 L/132 4210 L/154 - 3640 L/147 5200 L/171 - 5540 L/196 7500 L/228 11950 L/34348" - - - - - 4570 L/128 - 4960 L/147 6840 L/171 11670 L/257

22'

16" - 3570 L/227 4410 L/265 1720 L/126 4100 L/252 5130 L/294 2540 L/168 5740 L/336 6810 L/392 10230 L/58924" - 3080 L/151 3910 L/176 - 3660 L/168 4710 L/196 - 5430 L/224 6690 L/261 10230 L/39236" - - - - - 4060 L/130 - 4750 L/149 5990 L/174 10080 L/26148" - - - - - - - - 5330 L/130 9380 L/196

7

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 2x4 & 2x6 Walls for 100 mph, 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" 2320 L/303 2750 L/606 5280 L/707 9040 L/999 2880 L/336 2910 L/673 5650 L/733 9040 L/999 2880 L/448 4120 L/897 5960 L/999 9040 L/99924" 1610 L/202 2660 L/404 5280 L/471 9040 L/740 2310 L/224 2910 L/448 5650 L/488 9040 L/768 2880 L/299 4120 L/598 5960 L/698 9040 L/99936" 510 L/135 2260 L/271 4570 L/316 9040 L/497 1350 L/150 2630 L/301 5460 L/328 9040 L/515 2670 L/200 4040 L/401 5960 L/468 9040 L/73648" - 1850 L/207 3760 L/241 9040 L/380 - 2310 L/230 4670 L/250 9040 L/394 1740 L/153 3700 L/307 5960 L/358 9040 L/562

9'

16" 1630 L/216 2740 L/433 5280 L/506 8830 L/795 2170 L/241 2910 L/482 5650 L/524 9040 L/824 2880 L/321 4120 L/642 5960 L/749 9040 L/99924" 890 L/144 2390 L/289 4680 L/337 8830 L/530 1510 L/160 2740 L/321 5370 L/349 9040 L/549 2590 L/214 4120 L/428 5960 L/499 9040 L/78536" - 1840 L/192 3570 L/224 7750 L/353 - 2290 L/214 4310 L/233 8650 L/366 1570 L/142 3660 L/285 5960 L/333 9040 L/52348" - 1260 L/147 2520 L/171 6670 L/270 - 1850 L/163 3340 L/178 7660 L/280 - 3200 L/218 5960 L/254 9040 L/400

10'

16" 1180 L/160 2560 L/321 4520 L/375 7620 L/589 1640 L/178 2870 L/357 4970 L/389 8120 L/611 2570 L/238 4120 L/476 5960 L/555 9040 L/87324" - 2140 L/214 3760 L/250 7220 L/392 - 2530 L/238 4260 L/259 7920 L/407 1910 L/158 3890 L/317 5960 L/370 9040 L/58236" - 1480 L/142 2630 L/166 6070 L/261 - 1990 L/158 3230 L/172 6840 L/271 - 3310 L/211 5680 L/246 9040 L/38848" - - 1530 L/126 4990 L/198 - 1440 L/120 2240 L/131 5850 L/206 - 2740 L/160 4650 L/187 9040 L/294

12'

16" - 2140 L/191 3010 L/223 5580 L/350 - 2510 L/212 3350 L/231 6050 L/363 1620 L/141 3800 L/283 5240 L/330 8640 L/51924" - 1600 L/127 2320 L/148 4840 L/233 - 2050 L/141 2700 L/154 5360 L/242 - 3290 L/188 4530 L/220 8340 L/34636" - - - 3800 L/155 - - - 4390 L/161 - 2530 L/125 3520 L/146 7270 L/23048" - - - - - - - 3450 L/121 - - - 6250 L/173

14'

16" - 1660 L/123 2080 L/143 4020 L/226 - 2050 L/136 2340 L/149 4380 L/234 - 3140 L/182 3760 L/213 6690 L/33424" - - - 3360 L/150 - - - 3760 L/156 - 2580 L/121 3130 L/142 6010 L/22336" - - - - - - - - - - - 5050 L/14848" - - - - - - - - - - - -

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 Method 2 (Analytical Procedure) from ASCE 7-05 for components and cladding (wall zone 4), for an enclosed, occupancy

category II structure (importance factor, I = 1.00) with no wind speed-up associated with abrupt changes in local topography (topographic factor, Kzt = 1.00). The wind pressures for deflection have been adjusted to approximate the main wind force resisting loads as specified in ASCE 7-05.

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 (440 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" 4240 L/366 4330 L/732 8300 L/854 4530 L/407 4580 L/814 8870 L/949 4530 L/542 6480 L/999 9370 L/999 13610 L/99924" 3270 L/244 4330 L/488 8300 L/569 4430 L/271 4580 L/542 8870 L/633 4530 L/361 6480 L/723 9370 L/844 13610 L/99936" 1770 L/162 3870 L/325 8030 L/379 3100 L/180 4410 L/361 8870 L/422 4530 L/241 6480 L/482 9370 L/562 13610 L/84448" - 3320 L/244 7000 L/284 1710 L/135 3970 L/271 8390 L/316 3940 L/180 6180 L/361 9370 L/422 13610 L/633

14'

16" 3040 L/236 4330 L/473 8300 L/552 3880 L/263 4580 L/526 8870 L/614 4530 L/350 6480 L/701 9370 L/818 13610 L/99924" 2110 L/157 4080 L/315 8130 L/368 3040 L/175 4570 L/350 8870 L/409 4530 L/233 6480 L/467 9370 L/545 13610 L/81836" - 3400 L/210 6840 L/245 - 4020 L/233 8200 L/272 3510 L/155 6210 L/311 9370 L/363 13610 L/54548" - 2670 L/157 5550 L/184 - 3450 L/175 7120 L/204 - 5600 L/233 9370 L/272 13610 L/409

16'

16" 2190 L/162 4250 L/324 7420 L/378 2880 L/180 4580 L/360 8500 L/420 4300 L/240 6480 L/480 9370 L/560 13610 L/84124" - 3700 L/216 6560 L/252 2100 L/120 4260 L/240 8030 L/280 3490 L/160 6430 L/320 9370 L/373 13610 L/56036" - 2880 L/144 5240 L/168 - 3580 L/160 6780 L/186 - 5680 L/213 9370 L/249 13610 L/37348" - - 3940 L/126 - 2870 L/120 5580 L/140 - 4930 L/160 8910 L/186 13610 L/280

18'

16" - 3900 L/232 5910 L/270 2170 L/129 4430 L/258 7050 L/301 3320 L/172 6440 L/344 9370 L/401 13610 L/60224" - 3270 L/154 5070 L/180 - 3890 L/172 6270 L/200 - 5960 L/229 9040 L/267 13610 L/40136" - - 3850 L/120 - - 5160 L/133 - 5070 L/152 7860 L/178 13610 L/26748" - - - - - - - - 6720 L/133 12460 L/200

20'

16" - 3430 L/172 4690 L/200 - 4010 L/191 5650 L/223 2560 L/127 5950 L/255 7950 L/297 11950 L/44624" - - 3890 L/133 - 3400 L/127 4910 L/148 - 5270 L/170 7190 L/198 11950 L/29736" - - - - - - - - 6070 L/132 10860 L/19848" - - - - - - - - - 9740 L/148

22'

16" - 2870 L/131 3690 L/153 - 3470 L/145 4510 L/170 - 5220 L/194 6470 L/226 10230 L/34024" - - - - - - - 4450 L/129 5680 L/151 9750 L/22636" - - - - - - - - - 8580 L/15148" - - - - - - - - - -

8

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 2x8 Walls for 90 mph, Exposure B

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" 5980 L/999 5710 L/999 10940 L/999 5980 L/999 6040 L/999 11700 L/999 5980 L/999 8540 L/999 12360 L/999 17940 L/999 22330 L/99924" 5980 L/999 5710 L/999 10940 L/999 5980 L/999 6040 L/999 11700 L/999 5980 L/999 8540 L/999 12360 L/999 17940 L/999 22330 L/99936" 5980 L/999 5710 L/999 10940 L/999 5980 L/999 6040 L/999 11700 L/999 5980 L/999 8540 L/999 12360 L/999 17940 L/999 22330 L/99948" 5980 L/999 5710 L/999 10940 L/999 5980 L/999 6040 L/999 11700 L/999 5980 L/999 8540 L/999 12360 L/999 17940 L/999 22330 L/999

9'


10'


12'


14'


16'


18'


20'

16" 4480 L/339 5710 L/678 10440 L/791 5160 L/376 6040 L/753 11700 L/879 5980 L/502 8540 L/999 12360 L/999 17940 L/999 22330 L/99924" 3890 L/226 5710 L/452 10440 L/527 4830 L/251 6040 L/502 11700 L/586 5980 L/335 8540 L/670 12360 L/781 17940 L/999 22330 L/99936" 3030 L/150 5590 L/301 10440 L/351 4040 L/167 6040 L/335 11700 L/390 5980 L/223 8540 L/446 12360 L/521 17940 L/781 22330 L/99948" - 5090 L/226 9620 L/263 3270 L/125 5780 L/251 11510 L/293 5270 L/167 8540 L/335 12360 L/390 17940 L/586 22330 L/781

22'

16" 3660 L/258 5710 L/517 9100 L/604 4420 L/287 6040 L/575 10430 L/671 5930 L/383 8540 L/767 12360 L/895 17940 L/999 22330 L/99924" 3070 L/172 5710 L/345 9100 L/402 3880 L/191 6040 L/383 10430 L/447 5640 L/255 8540 L/511 12360 L/596 17940 L/895 22330 L/99936" - 5180 L/230 8600 L/268 3100 L/127 5840 L/255 10350 L/298 4820 L/170 8540 L/341 12360 L/397 17940 L/596 22330 L/79548" - 4570 L/172 7700 L/201 - 5340 L/191 9520 L/223 4030 L/127 8170 L/255 12360 L/298 17940 L/447 22330 L/596

24'

16" 2970 L/202 5560 L/404 7990 L/472 3630 L/224 6040 L/449 9120 L/524 5170 L/299 8400 L/599 12090 L/699 17940 L/999 22330 L/99924" 2380 L/134 5320 L/269 7940 L/314 3090 L/149 6020 L/299 9120 L/349 4600 L/199 8400 L/399 12090 L/466 17940 L/699 22330 L/93236" - 4610 L/179 7000 L/209 - 5390 L/199 8530 L/233 3780 L/133 8120 L/266 12090 L/310 17940 L/466 22330 L/62148" - 3920 L/134 6100 L/157 - 4780 L/149 7700 L/174 - 7460 L/199 11240 L/233 17940 L/349 22330 L/466

26'

16" 2410 L/161 5360 L/322 7060 L/376 3000 L/179 5860 L/358 8030 L/418 4330 L/238 8100 L/477 10650 L/557 16010 L/836 21360 L/99924" - 4820 L/215 6640 L/250 - 5550 L/238 7920 L/278 3760 L/159 8100 L/318 10650 L/371 16010 L/557 21360 L/74336" - 4010 L/143 5700 L/167 - 4850 L/159 7050 L/185 - 7380 L/212 10160 L/247 16010 L/371 21360 L/49548" - - 4810 L/125 - - 6220 L/139 - 6630 L/159 9280 L/185 15830 L/278 21360 L/371

28'

16" 1960 L/130 4900 L/261 6240 L/304 2480 L/145 5590 L/290 7120 L/338 3640 L/193 7730 L/387 9450 L/451 14210 L/677 18950 L/90324" - 4290 L/174 5580 L/203 - 5040 L/193 6710 L/225 3070 L/129 7460 L/258 9450 L/301 14210 L/451 18950 L/60236" - - 4650 L/135 - 4260 L/129 5850 L/150 - 6600 L/172 8560 L/200 14210 L/301 18950 L/40148" - - - - - - - 5780 L/129 7690 L/150 13400 L/225 18950 L/301

30'

16" - 4360 L/214 5360 L/250 - 5110 L/238 6320 L/278 3070 L/159 7220 L/318 8440 L/371 12680 L/557 16920 L/74324" - 3720 L/143 4700 L/167 - 4520 L/159 5710 L/185 - 6650 L/212 8140 L/247 12680 L/371 16920 L/49536" - - - - - 4860 L/123 - 5750 L/141 7230 L/165 12310 L/247 16920 L/33048" - - - - - - - - 6370 L/123 11400 L/185 16440 L/247

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 Method 2 (Analytical Procedure) from ASCE 7-05

for components and cladding (wall zone 4), for an enclosed, occupancy category II structure (importance factor, I = 1.00) with no wind speed-up associated with abrupt changes in local topography (topographic factor, Kzt = 1.00). The wind pressures for deflection have been adjusted to approximate the main wind force resisting loads as specified in ASCE 7-05.

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 (440 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.

9

Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 2x8 Walls for 100 mph, Exposure C


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'


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14'


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18'

16" 4540 L/264 5710 L/528 10940 L/616 5680 L/293 6040 L/586 11700 L/684 5980 L/391 8540 L/782 12360 L/912 17940 L/999 22330 L/99924" 3490 L/176 5660 L/352 10940 L/410 4730 L/195 6040 L/391 11700 L/456 5980 L/260 8540 L/521 12360 L/608 17940 L/912 22330 L/99936" - 4920 L/234 9950 L/273 3310 L/130 5650 L/260 11590 L/304 5670 L/173 8540 L/347 12360 L/405 17940 L/608 22330 L/81148" - 4150 L/176 8520 L/205 - 5020 L/195 10420 L/228 4220 L/130 7910 L/260 12360 L/304 17940 L/456 22330 L/608

20'


22'

16" 2800 L/149 5590 L/299 9100 L/349 3640 L/166 6040 L/332 10430 L/387 5380 L/221 8540 L/443 12360 L/517 17940 L/775 22330 L/99924" - 4900 L/199 8180 L/232 - 5610 L/221 9960 L/258 4450 L/147 8470 L/295 12360 L/344 17940 L/517 22330 L/68936" - 3850 L/133 6650 L/155 - 4740 L/147 8570 L/172 - 7510 L/197 12360 L/229 17940 L/344 22330 L/45948" - - - - - 7210 L/129 - 6550 L/147 11230 L/172 17940 L/258 22330 L/344

24'

16" - 5100 L/233 7640 L/272 2850 L/129 5830 L/259 9120 L/303 4340 L/173 8400 L/346 12090 L/404 17940 L/606 22330 L/80824" - 4290 L/155 6580 L/181 - 5120 L/173 8140 L/202 - 7810 L/230 11710 L/269 17940 L/404 22330 L/53836" - - 5050 L/121 - - 6740 L/134 - 6690 L/153 10230 L/179 17720 L/269 22330 L/35948" - - - - - - - - 8810 L/134 16260 L/202 22330 L/269

26'

16" - 4570 L/186 6350 L/217 - 5330 L/207 7650 L/241 3500 L/138 7910 L/276 10650 L/322 16010 L/483 21360 L/64424" - 3650 L/124 5290 L/144 - 4530 L/138 6660 L/161 - 7030 L/184 9750 L/214 16010 L/322 21360 L/42936" - - - - - - - 5760 L/122 8280 L/143 14770 L/214 21270 L/28648" - - - - - - - - - 13320 L/161 19740 L/214

28'

16" - 4010 L/151 5290 L/176 - 4800 L/167 6440 L/195 - 7190 L/223 9190 L/261 14210 L/391 18950 L/52224" - - - - - 5470 L/130 - 6220 L/149 8150 L/174 13890 L/261 18950 L/34836" - - - - - - - - - 12360 L/174 18030 L/23248" - - - - - - - - - 10910 L/130 16530 L/174

30'

16" - 3430 L/124 4410 L/144 - 4250 L/137 5440 L/160 - 6370 L/183 7860 L/214 12680 L/321 16920 L/42924" - - - - - - - 5340 L/122 6830 L/143 11880 L/214 16920 L/28636" - - - - - - - - - 10360 L/143 15360 L/19048" - - - - - - - - - - 13850 L/143














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Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 2x10 Walls for 100 mph, Exposure CExterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 2x10 Walls for 90 mph, Exposure B


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"

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26'

16" 5480 L/333 7290 L/666 12840 L/777 6360 L/370 7710 L/740 14800 L/864 7630 L/493 10900 L/987 15770 L/999 22890 L/999 28490 L/99924" 4740 L/222 7290 L/444 12840 L/518 5910 L/246 7710 L/493 14800 L/576 7630 L/329 10900 L/658 15770 L/768 22890 L/999 28490 L/99936" 3660 L/148 7000 L/296 12820 L/345 4930 L/164 7710 L/329 14800 L/384 7430 L/219 10900 L/438 15770 L/512 22890 L/768 28490 L/99948" - 6330 L/222 11690 L/259 3970 L/123 7190 L/246 14280 L/288 6440 L/164 10900 L/329 15770 L/384 22890 L/576 28490 L/768

28'

16" 4650 L/270 7260 L/540 11540 L/630 5640 L/300 7710 L/600 13250 L/700 7540 L/400 10900 L/800 15770 L/934 22890 L/999 28490 L/99924" 3900 L/180 7260 L/360 11540 L/420 4950 L/200 7710 L/400 13250 L/467 7190 L/266 10900 L/533 15770 L/622 22890 L/934 28490 L/99936" 2810 L/120 6520 L/240 10900 L/280 3970 L/133 7370 L/266 13130 L/311 6160 L/177 10900 L/355 15770 L/415 22890 L/622 28490 L/83048" - 5750 L/180 9750 L/210 - 6690 L/200 12070 L/233 5160 L/133 10340 L/266 15770 L/311 22890 L/467 28490 L/622

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Exterior Wall Column Capacity (lbs): 2x10 Walls for 100 mph, Exposure C


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"

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9'


10'


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22'

16" 6610 L/308 7290 L/617 13960 L/719 7630 L/342 7710 L/685 14930 L/799 7630 L/457 10900 L/914 15770 L/999 22890 L/999 28490 L/99924" 5430 L/205 7290 L/411 13960 L/479 7070 L/228 7710 L/457 14930 L/533 7630 L/304 10900 L/609 15770 L/711 22890 L/999 28490 L/99936" 3640 L/137 6740 L/274 13780 L/319 5470 L/152 7540 L/304 14930 L/355 7630 L/203 10900 L/406 15770 L/474 22890 L/711 28490 L/94848" - 5920 L/205 12270 L/239 - 6860 L/228 14430 L/266 7070 L/152 10630 L/304 15770 L/355 22890 L/533 28490 L/711

24'


26'


28'

16" 3570 L/156 7060 L/312 11540 L/364 4640 L/173 7710 L/346 13250 L/404 6870 L/231 10900 L/462 15770 L/539 22890 L/809 28490 L/99924" - 6160 L/208 10370 L/242 - 7050 L/231 12640 L/269 5700 L/154 10730 L/308 15770 L/359 22890 L/539 28490 L/71936" - 4790 L/138 8420 L/161 - 5880 L/154 10850 L/179 - 9460 L/205 15770 L/239 22890 L/359 28490 L/47948" - - 6500 L/121 - - 9110 L/134 - 8190 L/154 14260 L/179 22890 L/269 28490 L/359

30'

16" 2860 L/128 6570 L/256 10100 L/299 3840 L/142 7440 L/285 11920 L/333 5810 L/190 10740 L/380 15770 L/444 22890 L/666 28490 L/88824" - 5560 L/171 8740 L/199 - 6550 L/190 10790 L/222 4640 L/126 10040 L/253 15490 L/296 22890 L/444 28490 L/59236" - - 6790 L/133 - 5190 L/126 8990 L/148 - 8620 L/169 13610 L/197 22890 L/296 28490 L/39448" - - - - - - - 7190 L/126 11800 L/148 21730 L/222 28490 L/296














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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

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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 90 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 90 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 1720 plf with a deflection ratio of L/375.16" 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 90 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 2880 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 90 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 4970 lbs with a deflection ratio of L/389.

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 90 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/876.

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 90 mph Wind,

Exposure B, select:5-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1.35E LP® SolidStart® LSL column can support a vertical load of 8610 lbs with a deflection ratio of L/467.

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 90 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

LP SolidStart LSL ≥ 1-1/2"

Edge8d 2" 3"

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

Face8d 7/8" 1"

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

LP SolidStart LVL ≥ 1-1/2"

Edge8d 2-1/2" 3"

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

Face8d 1-1/2" 3"

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

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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