Tech Talk - Ed. 82


30th April 2026
By Nick Cui, Design Services Manager ANZ, for FTMA Principal Partner Pryda
There have been multiple articles, newsletters, presentations and alerts over the years regarding LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) and EWP’s (Engineered Wood Products), including more recent FTMA Tech Talk articles this year such as “Nailplate – Determination of characteristic load capacities” (Edition 80 by Multinail) and “Specifying Laminated Veneer Lumber for Nailplated Applications” (Edition 81 by Mitek). We decided to close off the topic with this summary a

 

SUMMARY OF LVL SUBSTITUTION, COMPLIANCE AND APPLICATIONS

This edition of Tech Talk was written by Nick Cui, Design Services Manager ANZ, for FTMA Principal Partner Pryda.

There have been multiple articles, newsletters, presentations and alerts over the years regarding LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) and EWP’s (Engineered Wood Products), including more recent FTMA Tech Talk articles this year such as “Nailplate – Determination of characteristic load capacities” (Edition 80 by Multinail) and “Specifying Laminated Veneer Lumber for Nailplated Applications” (Edition 81 by Mitek). 

We decided to close off the topic with this summary article to really drive the message home, while providing a fantastic series of resources in sequential order, making it easier to track down next time you need a refresher.

 

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