Understanding LVL Beam Production

What is the primary species of wood used in the LVL factory?

• Yellow Poplar

• Red Oak

• White Pine

• Birch

What is the purpose of soaking logs in a hot water bath?

• To prepare for shipping

• To darken the wood color

• To soften the wood fiber

• To clean the wood

How is the heat generated for the veneer dryer in the factory?

• Solar energy

• Electric heaters

• Natural gas

• Wood-fired boiler

What technology is used to grade the veneer sheets for structural properties?

• Sound wave attenuation

• Manual inspection

• Weight measurement

• X-ray scanning

What does the pressing process do to the LVL billets?

• Colors the wood

• Tests the wood strength

• Compresses and cures the wood

• Cuts them to size

What type of load was the small LVL beam tested to support in the quality control lab?

• A small bicycle

• Heavy machinery

• Pedestrian traffic

• A full-size car

What was the outcome when the larger beam was tested for strength?

• It passed the strength test

• It bent significantly

• It caught fire

• It broke under pressure

Where are the finished LVL products primarily shipped?

• Locally around West Virginia

• Across the East Coast

• To the West Coast

• Internationally