High-Stiffness LVL for Beams, Lintels and Longer Spans
Framing LVL E14 H2S is laminated veneer lumber made from many thin, pre-graded pine veneers bonded under factory conditions into straight, uniform members. Its E14 stress grade gives it considerably greater stiffness than E10 framing LVL — around forty percent stiffer — which is exactly what beams, lintels, bearers and longer-span members need to limit deflection and carry load. Combined with LVL’s straightness and consistency, that makes E14 a dependable choice for the primary load-carrying timber in a frame. The 'H2S' designation means a glueline termite treatment is infused into the adhesive during manufacture, protecting the whole cross-section so cuts, notches and drill holes need no re-treatment. H2S is for dry, interior, above-ground use south of the Tropic of Capricorn; for weather-exposed structural members, an H3-treated LVL is required.
Why Choose Framing 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
Beams, lintels, bearers, longer-span framing members
Sizing
Per manufacturer span tables / project engineer
Where Framing LVL E14 H2S Performs Best
Beams and lintels over wider openings (per span tables).
Floor and roof bearers carrying significant loads.
Longer-span structural framing members.
Primary load-carrying timber in residential and light commercial frames.
Termite-protected structural members south of the Tropic of Capricorn.
Engineered designs needing stiff, predictable members.
Working With Framing LVL E14 H2S
Framing LVL E14 H2S can be cut, drilled and fixed with standard timber tools and fasteners, but as a primary structural member its sizing, support, fixing and any notching or holes must follow the manufacturer’s span tables and details and your project engineer. Do not notch or drill structural LVL outside the manufacturer’s permitted limits. Handle and store members flat, supported and protected from the weather before use. Use appropriate connectors, bearing and tie-down, and follow standard structural framing practice. The E14 grade describes stiffness, but the correct member size for a given load and span always comes from the span tables and, where required, an engineer’s design.
Get Your Free QuoteFraming 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, so cuts, notches and drill holes do not need re-treating on site — a particular benefit for beams and lintels that are often cut to length and drilled for services. H2S is for dry, interior, above-ground use and may only be used south of the Tropic of Capricorn. For exterior, above-ground structural members exposed to the weather, use our Framing LVL E14 H3 Primed. 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 Framing LVL E14 H2S
Getting the most out of Framing 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
Framing LVL E14 H2S makes efficient, responsible use of fast-growing, plantation-grown veneers, placing graded veneers where strength and stiffness are needed. JVS Timber supplies it manufactured to AS/NZS 4357 and compliant with Australian industry standards. Stiff, durable members designed and sized correctly last their full service life — the most sustainable outcome.
Get Your Free QuoteFraming LVL E14 H2S Sizes & Availability
JVS Timber supplies Framing LVL E14 H2S in the common beam and lintel depths and thicknesses and in long, straight lengths. Whether you need a few beams for a renovation or bulk LVL for a full build, our team can confirm current stock, sizes and competitive trade pricing, delivered Australia-wide. Send us the member sizes and lengths from your engineering documentation and we will confirm availability.
Get Your Free QuoteFraming LVL E14 H2S — Frequently Asked Questions
The number is the stiffness (modulus of elasticity) in gigapascals — E14 is considerably stiffer than E10 (around forty percent). E10 suits general framing as an MGP10 alternative, while stiffer E14 is used for beams, lintels, bearers and longer spans.