Explore Our LVL Range
Engineered for Strength, Straightness and Consistency
LVL is made by peeling logs into thin veneers (typically around 3 mm or less), drying and grading them for stiffness, then bonding them together with the grain running in the same direction into a continuous billet that is cut to size. Because the veneers are pre-graded and the natural defects of solid timber are dispersed through many thin layers, LVL has very uniform, predictable structural properties — its stiffness varies far less than sawn timber — and it can be produced in long, straight lengths. The result is an engineered member that resists the warping, twisting, bowing and shrinking that affect solid timber. Two things define each LVL product: its stress grade and its treatment. The stress grade is given as an 'E' value — the modulus of elasticity, or stiffness, in gigapascals — so E10 LVL is comparable in stiffness to MGP10 pine and makes a straight, stable framing timber, while stiffer E14 LVL is suited to beams, lintels, trusses and longer spans. The treatment is given as a hazard class: H2S provides glueline termite protection for dry, interior use south of the Tropic of Capricorn, while H3 is treated for exterior, above-ground exposure. Our team can help you match the grade and treatment to your application.
Why Choose LVL from JVS Timber
Built for Every Structural Job
Wall framing — studs, plates, noggings and general framing (E10).
Beams, lintels and bearers over openings and longer spans (E14).
Roof and floor truss chords and webs (Truss LVL E14).
Concrete formwork bearers and joists (Formwork LVL E12).
Weather-exposed, above-ground structural members (E14 H3 primed).
Engineered residential and light commercial construction generally.
Understanding E-Grades and Treatments
The 'E' grade is the modulus of elasticity — a measure of stiffness — expressed in gigapascals. A higher number means a stiffer member: E10 is comparable to MGP10 pine and suits general framing, while E14 is considerably stiffer and is used for beams, lintels, trusses and longer spans. Stiffness is only part of the structural picture, so the correct member size for a given load and span must always be taken from the manufacturer’s span tables and, where required, confirmed by a project engineer. The treatment is given as a hazard class. H2S is a glueline treatment — termiticide infused into the adhesive during manufacture — that protects the entire cross-section against termites and borers for dry, interior, above-ground use south of the Tropic of Capricorn; because the whole section is treated, cuts and drill holes do not need re-treating. H3 timber is treated for exterior, above-ground exposure where the member may get wet. Always match the treatment to where and how the LVL will be used.
Get Your Free QuoteSustainable & Ethically Sourced
LVL is an efficient, responsible use of timber — it makes structural members from fast-growing, plantation-grown veneers and optimises the resource by grading and placing veneers where they are needed. JVS Timber supplies LVL manufactured to AS/NZS 4357 and compliant with Australian industry standards. Specifying the correct grade and treatment so members last their full service life is the most sustainable outcome of all.
Get Your Free QuoteLVL Sizes & Availability
JVS Timber supplies LVL in the common structural depths and thicknesses and in long lengths to suit framing, beams, trusses and formwork. Whether you need a few beams for a renovation or bulk LVL for a full build or production run, our team can confirm current stock, sizes, grades, treatments and competitive trade pricing, delivered Australia-wide. Tell us the member sizes, grades and lengths on your plans or engineering documentation and we will confirm availability — and point you to the relevant span tables where helpful.
Get Your Free QuoteLVL — Frequently Asked Questions
The E grade is the modulus of elasticity — the timber’s stiffness — in gigapascals. A higher number is stiffer: E10 is comparable to MGP10 pine for general framing, while E14 is much stiffer and suits beams, lintels, trusses and longer spans. Always size members using the manufacturer’s span tables and an engineer where required.