Stiff, Consistent LVL for Fabricated Trusses
Truss LVL E14 H2S is laminated veneer lumber made from many thin, pre-graded pine veneers bonded under factory conditions into straight, uniform members. Its high E14 stiffness and excellent straightness are exactly what trusses need: chords and webs that are true and consistent so the fabricated truss performs to its engineered design and assembles accurately. Because LVL’s structural properties vary far less than sawn timber, truss fabricators get reliable, predictable members every time. The 'H2S' designation means a glueline termite treatment is infused into the adhesive during manufacture, protecting the whole cross-section so cuts and drill holes need no re-treatment. H2S is for dry, interior, above-ground use south of the Tropic of Capricorn — the typical environment for roof and floor trusses within a building envelope.
Why Choose Truss LVL E14 H2S
Technical Specifications
Product
Structural LVL (laminated veneer lumber)
Standard
Manufactured to AS/NZS 4357
Stress grade
E14 (modulus of elasticity ≈ 14 GPa; high stiffness)
Treatment
H2S — glueline termite/borer treatment
Use conditions
Dry, interior, above ground; south of the Tropic of Capricorn
Cut surfaces
No re-treatment needed (glueline treated throughout)
Veneer
Pre-graded pine veneers
Typical uses
Roof and floor truss chords and webs
Sizing
Per truss design / engineer
Where Truss LVL E14 H2S Performs Best
Roof truss top and bottom chords.
Floor truss chords and webs.
Fabricated timber trusses for residential and light commercial buildings.
Truss designs needing straight, stiff, consistent members.
Termite-protected trusses south of the Tropic of Capricorn.
Engineered truss systems requiring predictable LVL performance.
Working With Truss LVL E14 H2S
Truss LVL E14 H2S is fabricated into trusses according to the truss manufacturer’s and engineer’s design, using the specified connector plates, fasteners and jointing details. As an engineered structural member, member sizes, connections and any cutting must follow that design — trusses are not to be modified, cut or notched on site without engineering approval. Handle and store members and fabricated trusses flat and supported, protected from the weather, to keep them true. Erect, brace and fix trusses in accordance with the truss layout and bracing design and relevant standards. The E14 grade describes stiffness, but the truss design governs member sizes, spans and connections — always work to the design documentation.
Get Your Free QuoteTruss LVL E14 H2S Treatment & Compliance
The H2S glueline treatment infuses termiticide into the adhesive during manufacture, protecting the entire cross-section against termites and borers, with no need to re-treat cut surfaces during fabrication — convenient for the many cuts a truss involves. H2S is for dry, interior, above-ground use and may only be used south of the Tropic of Capricorn, which suits trusses within a building envelope. It is not for weather exposure; where trusses or members face the weather, or for areas north of the Tropic of Capricorn, a higher treatment level is required — talk to our team about the right product.
Get Your Free QuoteSpecifying and Sizing Truss LVL E14 H2S
Getting the most out of Truss LVL E14 H2S starts with specifying it correctly. The stress grade tells you the stiffness, and the treatment tells you where it can be used, but the actual member size for a given load and span comes from the manufacturer’s published span tables and design information — and, for primary structural members, from your project engineer or building designer. We can supply the exact sizes, grades, treatments and lengths called up on your plans or engineering documentation, so the simplest approach is to send us your schedule and let us match the product to it. Where it helps, we will also point you to the relevant span tables and technical literature. When you order, it pays to confirm the depth, thickness, grade, treatment and length of every member, plus the quantities, so the delivery arrives complete and ready to build with minimal waste. If you are weighing up grades or treatments — for example, whether a job calls for E10 or stiffer E14, or H2S versus an exterior H3 product — our team is happy to talk it through and help you specify the right member for the application, the location and the budget.
Get Your Free QuoteSustainable & Ethically Sourced
Truss LVL E14 H2S makes efficient, responsible use of fast-growing, plantation-grown veneers, placing graded veneers where strength and stiffness are needed for trusses. JVS Timber supplies it manufactured to AS/NZS 4357 and compliant with Australian industry standards. Accurate, durable trusses built from consistent members last their full service life.
Get Your Free QuoteTruss LVL E14 H2S Sizes & Availability
JVS Timber supplies Truss LVL E14 H2S in the common truss member depths and thicknesses and in long, straight lengths. Whether you need timber for a single truss run or bulk LVL for a fabrication contract, our team can confirm current stock, sizes and competitive trade pricing, delivered Australia-wide. Send us the member sizes and lengths from your truss design and we will confirm availability.
Get Your Free QuoteTruss LVL E14 H2S — Frequently Asked Questions
Trusses depend on straight, consistent, stiff members to perform to their engineered design and assemble accurately. Engineered E14 LVL stays true and varies far less than sawn timber, giving fabricators reliable, predictable timber batch after batch.