LAMINATED

VENEER
LUMBER

Kerto® LVL Beams, Headers, Rafters and Columns for Floor and Roof Applications. USA VERSION
KERTO® LAMINATED
VENEER LUMBER

TABLE OF CONTENTS
KERTO-S MAIN APPLICATIONS
Design Properties............................................................................................................... 2 • Beams • Tall wall and long length framing
Allowable Uniform Load Table Notes............................................................................... 3 • Headers • Components for modular construction
1-3/4" Kerto-S Maximum uniform load (plf) 100% for floor loads..........................4-5 • Floor joists • Industrial and commercial applications
1-3/4" Kerto-S Maximum uniform load (plf) 115% for roof loads (snow)............... 6-7 • Roof rafters • Components for manufactured housing
1-3/4" Kerto-S Maximum uniform load (plf) 125% for roof loads (non snow).......8-9 • Columns • Stair stringers
Installation Details for Roofs and Floors........................................................................10 • Studs • Concrete formwork
Allowable Holes for Uniformly Loaded Beams.............................................................. 11
• Truss Chords • Scaffold boards
3-1/2” and 5-1/4” Kerto-S LVL Columns........................................................................12
Multiple Member Connections for Side Loaded Beams.............................................13
Simpson Strong-Tie® Connectors for 1-3/4” Kerto-S LVL..........................................14
USP Connectors for 1-3/4” Kerto-S LVL........................................................................15

KERTO-S LVL DESIGN PROPERTIES

Compression
Horizontal Shear
Flexural Stress Flexural Stress Tension Parallel Compression Perpendicular True MOE6
Fv
(Beam) (Plank) to Grain Parallel to Grain to Grain (psi)
(psi)
Fc 3 (psi)

Fb2, 4 Fb Ft 5 Fc Directions: Directions: Directions:

(psi) (psi (psi) (psi) Beam Plank Beam Plank Beam Plank

2900 3200 2300 2700 870 435 320 200 2.0x106 2.0x106

NOTES
1. Allowable design stresses are based on covered dry conditions of use.
2. The tabulated flexural stresses are based on loads of a normal duration and a referenced depth of 12 inches. For other depths, the tabulated
flexural stress must be adjusted by a depth factor adjustment of (12/d)0.15. For depths less than 3½ inches, use the value for 3½ inches.
3. The tabulated design stresses provided in this table are based on a normal duration. Loads of longer or shorter duration must be adjusted
in accordance with the 2012, 2009, 2006 International Building Code, the 2012 2009, 2006 International Residential Building Code, as applicable.
Duration of load factors must not be applied to Fc –I and E.
4. The allowable bending stress increase for repetitive members must not exceed 4 percent.
5. The tabulated tension stress is based on a length of 55 inches (1397 mm). For lengths longer than 55 inches, tabulated tension stress
must be adjustred by a factor of (55/L)0.125. The tabulated values for lengths shorter than 55 inches must not be increased.
6. The values in this column reflect the true MOE which is the shear-free modulus of elasticity. When calculating deflection, both bending
and shear deformations must be included. Equations for various span and load conditions are available in engineering references.
For example, the equation for a simple-supported beam under uniform load is:
∆ = 270wL4/Ebd3 + 28.8wL 2/Ebd
where: ∆ = Deflection in inches (in), w = Uniform load in pounds per lineal foot (plf), L = Design span in feet (ft),
b = Beam width in inches (in), d = Beam depth in inches (in), and E = Shear free modulus of elasticity in pounds per square inch (psi)

Refer to ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-3633 For additional information regarding Kerto-S Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL).

HANDLING, STORAGE AND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:

• Warning: Failure to apply good building practices regarding application, handling, storage and installation of
this product can result in poor performance and/or unsafe structures.
• Kerto-S LVL must be properly installed and braced before any loads are applied to the structure.
• Kerto-S LVL is to be used in a dry, well ventilated environment.
• Kerto-S LVL is not to be used for unintended purposes such as ramps or planks.
• Handle Kerto-S LVL carefully to avoid damage. Store the product on stickers on a clean, level surface and keep it dry.
• Use appropriate personal protection equipment for handling and working with wood products; including but not
limited to eye protection and gloves.

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ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOAD TABLE NOTES
KERTO-S LVL DESIGN PROPERTIES FOR WIDTH AND DEPTHS USED IN THIS PRODUCT GUIDE
Depth
Design
Width
Property
7¼” 9¼” 9½” 11¼” 11 7⁄8" 14” 16” 18” 20” 24”

Moment (ft-lbs) 3996 6271 6588 9008 9955 13499 17282 21490 26115 36591
Shear (lbs) 2707 3453 3547 4200 4433 5227 5973 6720 7467 8960
1¾”
Moment of Inertia (in4) 56 115 125 208 244 400 597 851 1167 2016
Weight (plf) 2.8 3.6 3.7 4.4 4.6 5.4 6.2 7.0 7.8 9.3

GENERAL NOTES
FOR USING THIS PRODUCT GUIDE AND UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) TABLES
1. Tables are for simple span beams (with a support at each end) and uniformly distributed loads.
2. Continuous lateral restraint must be provided at the top (compression) edge of the beam to prevent buckling.
3. For other span, load or restraint conditions, design the beam using Finnwood software, iStruct® software or other competent analysiss.
4. Lateral restraint is required at supports to prevent rotation of the beam.

LOADS:
5. There are three sets of Load Tables: 100% for Floor Loads, 115% for Roof Loads (Snow), 125% for Roof Construction Loads (Non Snow).
Refer to the NDS (National Design Specification for Wood Construction) Section 2.3.2 for more information about load duration.
6. In order to satisfy both deflection and strength requirements for beam design, live load for floors, live or snow load
for roofs as well as total load (live or snow + dead load) must be considered.
7. Uniform load tables in this product guide have values for Live (or Snow) load as well as Total load. The user must
calculate both uniform load values in pounds per linear foot (PLF).
8. Additionally, two deflection limits are listed for Live (or Snow) loads; the value typically required by the building
code and a more stringent or higher “performance” value. The user must verify the requirements for the
application and decide the appropriate deflection value to use.
9. The self weight of the beam is allowed for in the loads shown. It is not necessary to add the self weight of the
beam to the calculated total load.

MULTIPLE PLIES:
10. Loads are for one ply (member) 1-3/4” thick.
Multiply the loads: x 2 for 2 – ply beams, x 3 for 3 – ply beams, x 4 for 4 – ply beams
11. Beam plies (members) must be adequately connected by nails, screws or bolts as specified in this product guide
or by competent analysiss.
12. Two (2) or more 1-3/4”plies are recommended for depths greater than 14 inches. If a single 1-3/4” member deeper
than 14” is used; pay particular attention to stability, lateral restraint and connections. Make sure these structural
details are provided and properly installed.
13. 4 – ply beams require bolts or long screws which are specifically manufactured to connect all the plies of a
multiple ply beam. 4 - ply beams must be top loaded or loaded equally from both faces.
14. Refer to the multiple ply connection information in this product guide for specific fastener information for
connecting the plies. Note: Connection requirements depend on whether loads are applied equally to each ply
(Typically when beam is top loaded). Or if loads are applied to one face of the multiple ply beam. For loads applied
to one face; additional connections and lateral restraint may be required to avoid torsional loads/stresses in the beam.

BEARINGS:
15. Make sure bearings are structurally adequate to carry the loads and are in compliance with building codes and regulations.
16. Bearing widths shown are required to support the maximum PLF loads shown.
If less than maximum PLF load is applied to the beam, tabulated bearing widths may be reduced proportionally as follows:
Total Load applied/Total Load from table. Refer to examples on PLF tables.
17. This value may be conservative, specific analysis may produce a better result.

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1-3/4" KERTO-S MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) 100% FOR FLOOR LOADS
HOW TO USE MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) TABLES:
1. Calculate live load (PLF). Select a beam with equal or greater capacity for Live load.
2. Calculate total load (PLF). Select a beam with equal or greater capacity for Total load.
The beam you select must satisfy both requirements: Live load and Total load.

Example: A floor beam with 9’ – 0” clear span carries 680 PLF live and 884 PLF total load.
Refer to the Floor PLF Table for 1-3/4 x 11-7/8”

For 9’ – 0” clear span:

Clear Span Defl/Brg 11 7⁄8"
Live load capacity = 868 PLF which exceeds the live load requirement of 680 PLF
Live L/480 651 This is selected for L/360 which is the usual deflection limit for floors required by the building code.
Live L/360 868 Total load capacity = 924 PLF which exceeds the total load requirement of 884 PLF.
9’
Total L/240 924
Brg (in.) 3.0 1-3/4 x 11-7/8” is satisfactory for this application

KERTO-S MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) 100% FOR FLOOR LOADS

Clear Span Defl/Brg 7¼” 9¼” 9½” 11¼” 11 7⁄8" 14” 16” 18” 20” 24”

Live L/480 480 998 1081 1691 1953 2548 3141 3645 4253 4555
Live L/360 640 1280 1344 1768 1953 2548 3141 3645 4253 4555
6’
Total L/240 814 1280 1344 1768 1953 2548 3141 3645 4253 4555
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 12.0 12.0
Live L/480 324 639 692 1092 1285 1912 2369 2852 3358 4048
Live L/360 432 852 923 1319 1457 1912 2369 2852 3358 4048
7’
Total L/240 625 950 997 1319 1457 1912 2369 2852 3358 4048
Brg (in.) 1.5 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5 12.0
Live L/480 218 433 470 780 918 1438 1905 2301 2718 3601
Live L/360 291 578 626 1040 1068 1532 1905 2301 2718 3601
8’
Total L/240 433 732 769 1053 1068 1532 1905 2301 2718 3601
Brg (in.) 1.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 12.0
Live L/480 154 307 333 553 651 1025 1470 1818 2218 2962
Live L/360 205 410 444 738 868 1221 1523 1818 2218 2962
9’
Total L/240 304 582 610 837 924 1221 1523 1818 2218 2962
Brg (in.) 1.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 6.0 7.5 10.5
Live L/480 108 226 245 407 478 756 1129 1549 1840 2462
Live L/360 145 301 326 542 638 996 1266 1549 1840 2462
10’
Total L/240 213 448 485 680 751 996 1266 1549 1840 2462
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 10.5
Live L/480 82 171 185 307 362 593 856 1180 1512 2107
Live L/360 109 228 247 410 482 787 1060 1290 1512 2107
11’
Total L/240 160 338 365 564 623 787 1060 1290 1512 2107
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 6.0 9.0
Live L/480 63 132 143 238 280 459 665 919 1261 1788
Live L/360 85 176 191 317 373 612 887 1090 1327 1788
12’
Total L/240 123 261 282 471 524 712 894 1090 1327 1788
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 6.0 9.0
Live L/480 50 104 113 188 221 363 527 750 1001 1564
Live L/360 67 139 151 251 295 484 702 951 1136 1564
13’
Total L/240 96 205 221 371 437 607 764 951 1136 1564
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5
Live L/480 40 84 91 151 178 291 435 604 807 1356
Live L/360 54 112 121 201 237 389 581 805 983 1356
14’
Total L/240 77 164 177 297 350 524 622 822 983 1356
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5
Live L/480 33 68 74 123 145 238 355 494 677 1115
Live L/360 44 91 99 164 193 317 474 658 860 1186
15’
Total L/240 62 133 143 242 284 457 581 718 860 1186
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 7.5
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KERTO-S MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) 100% FOR FLOOR LOADS

Clear Span Defl/Brg 7¼” 9¼” 9½” 11¼” 11 7⁄8" 14” 16” 18” 20” 24”

Live L/480 56 61 102 120 196 293 408 560 947

Live L/360 75 82 136 160 262 391 545 747 1062
16’
Total L/240 109 118 199 234 386 515 631 769 1062
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0
Live L/480 47 51 85 100 164 245 342 469 794
Live L/360 63 68 113 133 219 327 456 626 943
17’
Total L/240 90 97 165 194 322 456 560 682 943
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0
Live L/480 40 43 72 84 138 207 295 396 672
Live L/360 53 57 96 113 185 276 393 529 843
18’
Total L/240 76 81 139 163 270 406 484 608 843
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0
Live L/480 34 37 61 72 118 176 251 338 573
Live L/360 45 49 81 96 157 235 335 451 757
19’
Total L/240 64 69 117 138 229 345 454 546 757
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0
Live L/480 31 52 62 101 151 216 291 494
Live L/360 42 70 82 135 202 288 388 658
20’
Total L/240 58 100 118 196 295 410 493 684
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0
Live L/480 76 114 163 223 379
Live L/360 102 152 217 298 506
22’
Total L/240 146 220 317 396 572
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5
Live L/480 59 88 125 172 293
Live L/360 78 117 167 230 391
24’
Total L/240 111 168 242 335 480
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5
Live L/480 46 69 99 136 231
Live L/360 62 92 132 181 309
26’
Total L/240 86 131 189 262 408
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5
Live L/480 37 55 79 109 186
Live L/360 49 74 106 145 248
28’
Total L/240 67 103 150 208 351
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5
Live L/480 30 45 64 88 153
Live L/360 40 60 86 118 205
30’
Total L/240 54 83 120 167 287
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

Example: A floor beam with 16’ – 0” clear span

Clear Span Defl/Brg 16” 18”
carries 380 PLF live and 500 PLF total load.
Live L/480 293 408
Live L/360 391 545
16’
Total L/240 515 631
Brg (in.) 3.0 4.5

Refer to the Floor PLF Table for 1-3/4 x 16”

Live load capacity = 391 PLF which exceeds the live load requirement of 380 PLF
However If a higher performance beam is required with a live load deflection limit of L/480
Live load capacity = 293 PLF which does not meet the live load requirement of 380 PLF
Refer to the Floor PLF Table for 1-3/4 x 18”
Live load capacity = 408 PLF which exceeds the live load requirement of 380 PLF
Total load capacity = 631 PLF which exceeds the total load requirement of 500 PLF
1-3/4 x 18” is necessary to meet a live load deflection limit of L/480
Required bearing = 4.5” for 631 PLF total load
Since total load = 500 PLF then 500/631 x 4.5 = 3.6” bearing may be used.
This value may be conservative, specific analysis may produce a better result.

Note: Two (2) or more 1-3/4” plies are recommended for depths greater than 14 inches.
Examples shown here are for loads on a single ply of a multiple ply member.

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1-3/4" KERTO-S MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) 115% FOR ROOF LOADS (SNOW)
HOW TO USE MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) TABLES:
1. Calculate snow load (PLF). Select a beam with equal or greater capacity for Snow load.
2. Calculate total load (PLF). Select a beam with equal or greater capacity for Total load.
The beam you select must satisfy both requirements: Live load and Total load.

Example: A roof beam with 12’ – 0” clear span carries 240 PLF snow and 360 PLF total load.
Refer to the Roof PLF Table for 1-3/4 x 9-1/2”

For 12’ – 0” clear span:

Clear Span Defl/Brg 9½”
Snow load capacity = 287 PLF which exceeds the snow load requirement of 240 PLF
Live L/360 191 This is selected for L/240 which is the usual deflection limit for roofs required by the building code.
Live L/240 287 Total load capacity = 377 PLF which exceeds the total load requirement of 360 PLF.
12’
Total L/180 377
Brg (in.) 3.0 1-3/4 x 9-1/2” is satisfactory for this application

KERTO-S MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) 115% FOR ROOF LOADS (SNOW)

Clear Span Defl/Brg 7¼” 9¼” 9½” 11¼” 11 7⁄8" 14” 16” 18” 20” 24”

Snow L/360 640 1253 1358 2025 2161 2821 3481 4116 4557 4555
Snow L/240 936 1415 1486 2025 2161 2821 3481 4116 4557 4555
6’
Total L/180 936 1415 1486 2025 2161 2821 3481 4116 4557 4555
Brg (in.) 3.0 4.5 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5 12.0 12.0
Snow L/360 410 852 923 1457 1677 2200 2726 3215 3743 4048
Snow L/240 615 1093 1147 1518 1677 2200 2726 3215 3743 4048
7’
Total L/180 695 1093 1147 1518 1677 2200 2726 3215 3743 4048
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 12.0 12.0
Snow L/360 291 578 626 994 1170 1711 2128 2572 3040 3642
Snow L/240 437 843 885 1176 1299 1711 2128 2572 3040 3642
8’
Total L/180 549 843 885 1176 1299 1711 2128 2572 3040 3642
Brg (in.) 1.5 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5 12.0
Snow L/360 205 410 444 738 834 1367 1753 2124 2517 3309
Snow L/240 308 615 667 956 1035 1398 1753 2124 2517 3309
9’
Total L/180 407 670 703 956 1035 1398 1753 2124 2517 3309
Brg (in.) 1.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 12.0
Snow L/360 145 301 326 542 638 1008 1433 1741 2068 2709
Snow L/240 217 452 490 783 864 1146 1433 1741 2068 2709
10’
Total L/180 286 545 571 783 864 1146 1433 1741 2068 2709
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5
Snow L/360 109 228 247 410 482 765 1105 1485 1767 2374
Snow L/240 164 342 370 615 717 952 1194 1485 1767 2374
11’
Total L/180 215 451 473 649 717 952 1194 1485 1767 2374
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 6.0 7.5 10.5
Snow L/360 85 176 191 317 373 594 887 1225 1497 2018
Snow L/240 127 265 287 476 560 803 1030 1255 1497 2018
12’
Total L/180 166 349 377 547 604 803 1030 1255 1497 2018
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0
Snow L/360 67 139 151 251 295 484 702 973 1295 1768
Snow L/240 100 209 226 376 443 669 880 1075 1295 1768
13’
Total L/180 130 275 297 466 515 669 880 1075 1295 1768
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 6.0 9.0
Snow L/360 54 112 121 201 237 389 566 805 1077 1534
Snow L/240 81 168 182 302 356 583 761 919 1132 1534
14’
Total L/180 104 220 238 398 444 604 761 919 1132 1534
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 9.0
Snow L/360 44 91 99 164 193 317 462 658 881 1366
Snow L/240 66 137 148 247 290 476 664 827 989 1366
15’
Total L/180 84 179 193 324 381 526 664 827 989 1366
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 >>

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KERTO-S MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) 115% FOR ROOF LOADS (SNOW)

Clear Span Defl/Brg 7¼” 9¼” 9½” 11¼” 11 7⁄8" 14” 16” 18” 20” 24”

Snow L/360 75 82 136 160 262 382 545 731 1205

Snow L/240 113 123 204 240 393 574 728 872 1205
16’
Total L/180 147 159 267 314 463 584 728 872 1205
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5
Snow L/360 63 68 113 133 219 327 456 626 1036
Snow L/240 94 102 170 200 329 491 645 761 1071
17’
Total L/180 122 132 222 261 410 514 645 761 1071
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 7.5
Snow L/360 53 57 96 113 185 276 385 529 896
Snow L/240 80 86 144 169 277 414 576 701 949
18’
Total L/180 102 110 187 220 363 469 576 701 949
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0
Snow L/360 45 49 81 96 157 235 329 451 765
Snow L/240 68 74 122 144 236 353 493 629 873
19’
Total L/180 87 93 158 186 308 420 517 629 873
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0
Snow L/360 42 70 82 135 202 283 388 658
Snow L/240 63 105 124 203 303 424 568 788
20’
Total L/180 79 135 159 264 379 467 568 788
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0
Snow L/360 102 152 217 293 498
Snow L/240 153 228 326 439 652
22’
Total L/180 197 297 390 469 652
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0
Snow L/360 78 117 167 226 391
Snow L/240 118 176 251 340 541
24’
Total L/180 150 227 326 394 541
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5
Snow L/360 62 92 132 181 309
Snow L/240 93 139 198 272 463
26’
Total L/180 117 177 255 334 471
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5
Snow L/360 49 74 106 145 248
Snow L/240 74 111 159 218 372
28’
Total L/180 92 141 203 281 406
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5
Snow L/360 40 60 86 118 202
Snow L/240 61 91 129 177 303
30’
Total L/180 74 113 163 227 352
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5

Example: A roof beam with 20’ – 0” clear span

Clear Span Defl/Brg 16” 18”
carries 300 PLF snow and 400 PLF total load.
Snow L/480 202 283
Snow L/360 303 424
20’
Total L/240 379 467
Brg (in.) 3.0 4.5

Refer to the Roof PLF Table for 1-3/4 x 16”

Snow load capacity = 303 PLF which exceeds the snow load requirement of 300 PLF
Total load capacity = 379 PLF which does not meet the total load requirement of 400 PLF
Refer to the Floor PLF Table for 1-3/4 x 18”
Snow load capacity = 424 PLF which exceeds the snow load requirement of 300 PLF
Total load capacity = 467 PLF which exceeds the total load requirement of 400 PLF
1-3/4 x 18” is required to meet the total load capacity.
Required bearing = 4.5” for 467 PLF total load
Since total load = 400 PLF then 400/467 x 4.5 = 3.9” bearing may be used.
This value may be conservative, specific analysis may produce a better result.

Note: Two (2) or more 1-3/4” plies are recommended for depths greater than 14 inches.
Examples shown here are for loads on a single ply of a multiple ply member.

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1-3/4" KERTO-S MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) 125% FOR ROOF LOADS
(NON SNOW)
HOW TO USE MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) TABLES:
1. Calculate roof live load (PLF). Select a beam with equal or greater capacity for roof Live load.
2. Calculate total load (PLF). Select a beam with equal or greater capacity for Total load.
The beam you select must satisfy both requirements: Live load and Total load.

Example: A roof beam with 12’ – 0” clear span carries 420 PLF roof live load and 630 PLF total load.
Refer to the Floor PLF Table for 1-3/4 x 11-7/8”

For 9’ – 0” clear span:

Clear Span Defl/Brg 11 7⁄8"
Live load capacity = 560 PLF which exceeds the live load requirement of 420 PLF
Live L/360 373 This is selected for L/240 which is the usual deflection limit for roofs required by the building code.
Live L/240 560 Total load capacity = 657 PLF which exceeds the total load requirement of 630 PLF.
12’
Total L/180 657
Brg (in.) 3.0 1-3/4 x 11-7/8” is satisfactory for this application

KERTO-S MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) 125% FOR ROOF LOADS (NON SNOW)

Clear Span Defl/Brg 7¼” 9¼” 9½” 11¼” 11 7⁄8" 14” 16” 18” 20” 24”

Live L/360 640 1253 1358 2126 2349 3067 3646 4375 4557 4555
Live L/240 961 1538 1615 2126 2349 3067 3646 4375 4557 4555
6’
Total L/180 1018 1538 1615 2126 2349 3067 3646 4375 4557 4555
Brg (in.) 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 6.0 7.5 9.0 12.0 12.0 12.0
Live L/360 410 852 923 1457 1629 2314 2868 3455 4050 4048
Live L/240 615 1188 1213 1650 1763 2314 2868 3455 4050 4048
7’
Total L/180 756 1188 1213 1650 1763 2314 2868 3455 4050 4048
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5 12.0 12.0
Live L/360 291 578 626 994 1170 1834 2314 2796 3269 3642
Live L/240 437 867 940 1279 1413 1860 2314 2796 3269 3642
8’
Total L/180 549 917 962 1279 1413 1860 2314 2796 3269 3642
Brg (in.) 1.5 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5 12.0
Live L/360 205 410 444 709 834 1313 1857 2250 2667 3309
Live L/240 308 615 667 1019 1126 1488 1857 2250 2667 3309
9’
Total L/180 407 728 764 1019 1126 1488 1857 2250 2667 3309
Brg (in.) 1.5 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5 12.0
Live L/360 145 301 326 542 615 1008 1452 1893 2249 3011
Live L/240 217 452 490 814 918 1246 1559 1893 2249 3011
10’
Total L/180 286 592 621 852 918 1246 1559 1893 2249 3011
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 12.0
Live L/360 109 228 247 410 482 765 1105 1523 1881 2495
Live L/240 164 342 370 615 724 1036 1298 1580 1881 2495
11’
Total L/180 215 452 489 706 780 1036 1298 1580 1881 2495
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5
Live L/360 85 176 191 317 373 594 860 1225 1628 2194
Live L/240 127 265 287 476 560 874 1097 1365 1628 2194
12’
Total L/180 166 349 377 595 657 874 1097 1365 1628 2194
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 6.0 7.5 10.5
Live L/360 67 139 151 251 295 470 702 973 1298 1878
Live L/240 100 209 226 376 443 706 957 1169 1396 1878
13’
Total L/180 130 275 297 497 560 747 957 1169 1396 1878
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0
Live L/360 54 112 121 201 237 389 566 785 1077 1669
Live L/240 81 168 182 302 356 583 828 1012 1208 1669
14’
Total L/180 104 220 238 398 469 623 828 1012 1208 1669
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 6.0 9.0
Live L/360 44 91 99 164 193 317 462 642 881 1452
Live L/240 66 137 148 247 290 476 693 885 1076 1462
15’
Total L/180 84 179 193 324 381 573 722 885 1076 1462
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0 6.0 9.0 >>

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KERTO-S MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) 125% FOR ROOF LOADS (NON SNOW)

Clear Span Defl/Brg 7¼” 9¼” 9½” 11¼” 11 7⁄8" 14” 16” 18” 20” 24”

Live L/360 36 75 82 136 160 262 382 545 731 1234

Live L/240 54 113 123 204 240 393 574 792 949 1311
16’
Total L/180 68 147 159 267 314 504 636 792 949 1311
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5
Live L/360 63 68 113 133 219 320 456 612 1036
Live L/240 94 102 170 200 329 480 684 842 1165
17’
Total L/180 122 132 222 261 431 564 702 842 1165
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5
Live L/360 53 57 96 113 185 271 385 518 878
Live L/240 80 86 144 169 277 406 578 753 1042
18’
Total L/180 102 110 187 220 363 503 627 753 1042
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5
Live L/360 45 49 81 96 157 235 329 451 750
Live L/240 68 74 122 144 236 353 493 677 937
19’
Total L/180 87 93 158 186 308 458 563 683 937
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 7.5
Live L/360 42 70 82 135 202 283 388 658
Live L/240 63 105 124 203 303 424 582 858
20’
Total L/180 79 135 159 264 396 508 619 858
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0
Live L/360 102 152 213 293 498
Live L/240 153 228 320 439 710
22’
Total L/180 197 297 418 511 710
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 6.0
Live L/360 78 117 167 226 385
Live L/240 118 176 251 340 578
24’
Total L/180 150 227 326 429 597
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 6.0
Live L/360 62 92 132 181 309
Live L/240 93 139 198 272 463
26’
Total L/180 117 177 255 334 500
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5
Live L/360 49 74 106 145 248
Live L/240 74 111 159 218 372
28’
Total L/180 92 141 203 281 442
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5
Live L/360 40 60 86 118 202
Live L/240 61 91 129 177 303
30’
Total L/180 74 113 163 227 384
Brg (in.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5

Example: A roof beam with 18’ – 0” clear span

Clear Span Defl/Brg 16” 18”
carries 300 PLF roof live and 480 PLF total load.
Snow L/480 271 385
Snow L/360 406 578
18’
Total L/240 503 627
Brg (in.) 4.5 4.5

Refer to the Floor PLF Table for 1-3/4 x 16”

Roof live load capacity = 406 PLF which exceeds the roof live load requirement of 300 PLF
However If a higher performance beam is required with a live load deflection limit of L/360
Roof live load capacity = 271 PLF which does not meet the live load requirement of 300 PLF
Refer to the Floor PLF Table for 1-3/4 x 18”
Roof live load capacity = 385 PLF which exceeds the live load requirement of 300 PLF
Total load capacity = 627 PLF which exceeds the total load requirement of 480 PLF
1-3/4 x 18” is necessary to meet a live load deflection limit of L/360
Required bearing = 4.5” for 627 PLF total load
Since total load = 480 PLF then 480/627 x 4.5 = 3.5” bearing may be used.
This value may be conservative, specific analysis may produce a better result.

Note: Two (2) or more 1-3/4”plies are recommended for depths greater than 14 inches.
Examples shown here are for loads on a single ply of a multiple ply member.

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INSTALLATION DETAILS FOR ROOFS

Ridge Beam Hip & Valley Rafters Hip & Valley Rafter Cuts
Kerto- S Ridge Beam must be properly Hip & Valley Rafters must be Hip or Valley Rafter is required to be
designed & supported. properly designed & supported. full depth (uncut) at inside edge of bearing.
Common rafters and connections must be Common rafters and connections must be
properly designed. properly designed.

MAXIMUM REACTION FOR SCARF CUTS (lbs)

Depth 7¼” 9¼” 9½” 11¼” 11 7⁄8" 14” 16” 18”

Heel height 1-1/2" bearing 2284 2284 2284 2284 2284 2284 2284 2284
3" bearing 2707 3453 3547 4200 4200 4328 4568 4568
4-1/2" bearing 2707 3453 3547 4200 4433 5227 5973 6720
Reactions are for 1 - ply 1-3/4" Kerto-S LVL. For 2 - plies multiply by 2. For 3 - plies multiply by 3

Scarf Cuts MINIMUM HEEL HEIGHT FOR SCARF CUTS (in)

Scarf Cuts are permitted 1-1/2" bearing 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1
for Kerto-S beams as specified in the table.
3" bearing 7.3 9.3 9.5 11.3 11.3 11.6 12.2 12.2
Scarf cuts may be specially designed by software
or other competent analysis. 4-1/2" bearing 7.3 7.3 9.5 11.3 11.9 14.0 16.0 18.0

INSTALLATION DETAILS FOR FLOORS

Bearing at Wall Bearing at Concrete Wall Bearing for Headers

Kerto-S Beam may require full width of wall
plate for bearing.
Rim board or blocking must be provided for
lateral restraint to prevent rotation at support.
Protect Kerto-S beam from direct contact
with concrete as required by building code.
Beam connection to wall must be designed
and provided as required by building code.
Provide adequate bearing for Kerto-S beam as spe-
cified in this product guide or designed by software
or other competent analysis.
Provide properly designed strap if top plate is not
continuous over header.

Notches and holes

Bearing at Bearing at Only circular
Wood Column Steel Column holes are permitted
Provide properly designed column cap to carry Provide properly designed column cap to carry DON'T:
Kerto-S beam reaction. Kerto-S beam reaction. Cut rectangular or any other holes.
Column cap must provide adequate lateral Column cap must provide adequate lateral restraint Drill larger holes than permitted.
restraint to prevent rotation at support or other to prevent rotation at support or adequate restraint Drill holes except in permitted zones.
adequate restraint must be provided. must be provided by framing or other means. Notch Kerto-S LVL beams.
Cope or notch beams over support

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ALLOWABLE HOLES FOR UNIFORMLY
LOADED BEAMS
Min. 3x diameter of largest hole Allowable hole zone

1/4 d

1/2 d

1/4 d

Min. 3x diameter of nearest hole (typical)

1. Only circular holes are permitted

2. 1-3/4" max. diameter, cut neatly with a drill or hole saw.
3. For other hole configurations, use Finnwood software, iStruct® software or other competent analysis.

The following chart may be used to calculate circular holes for other span and loading conditions.
Contact a design professional for analysis.

ALLOWABLE SHEAR AND MOMENT CAPACITY FOR 1-3/4” KERTO-S LVL

Circular Hole Diameter

Beam Max
Design Property
Depth Hole
2” 3” 4” 5” 6” 7”

Shear (lbs.) 2450 2235 2029

9¼" 3.7"
Moment (ft. lbs.) 5370 5330 5330

Shear (lbs.) 2515 2300 2090

9½" 3.8"
Moment (ft. lbs.) 5650 5595 5595

Shear (lbs.) 3010 2770 2525 2280

11¼" 4.5"
Moment (ft. lbs.) 7805 7650 7650 7650

Shear (lbs.) 3190 2930 2675 2420

11 7⁄8" 4.75"
Moment (ft. lbs.) 8660 8470 8470 8470

Shear (lbs.) 3805 3510 3220 2930

14" 5.6"
Moment (ft. lbs.) 11891 11560 11460 11460 11460

Shear (lbs.) 4390 4070 3745 3420 3090

16" 6.4"
Moment (ft. lbs.) 15380 14925 14705 14675 14675

Shear (lbs.) 4990 4635 4280 3920 3565 3210

18" 7.2"
Moment (ft. lbs.) 19303 18710 18375 18245 18245 18245

NOTES for Allowable Shear and Moment Capacity Table

1. Only circular holes are allowed.
2. Holes must be less than 40% of the overall beam depth.
3. Holes must be located in the middle half of the beam depth (leaving at least 1/4 of the total beam depth above or below the hole.
4. Holes shall be clean cut and smooth.
5. No adjustment to MOE is required for holes within these requirements.
6. Multiple holes must be 3 diameters apart (edge to edge) and three diameters from any bearings or supports.
7. If two holes are cut into any single beam then the above values shall be reduced to 70% of the stated value in chart.
8. If thickness other than 1¾" is used then a ratio of the thickness multiplied by the chart value can determine the allowable load.
9. Beams with more than two holes cut into them are beyond the scope of this guide.

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3-1/2” AND 5-1/4” KERTO-S LVL COLUMNS
KERTO-S LVL COLUMNS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AXIAL LOAD (LBS)
Column
3-1/2" x 3-1/2" 3-1/2" x 5-1/4" 3-1/2" x 7-1/4" 5-1/4" x 5-1/4" 5-1/4" x 7-1/4"
Length
100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125%
4’ 17000 18200 19200 21900 24200 25600 25200 28000 29700 40000 40000 40000 40000 40000 40000
5' 14400 15500 16100 18800 20300 21200 22000 24000 25200 40000 40000 40000 40000 40000 40000
6' 11800 12500 12800 15700 16700 17200 18800 20200 21000 38700 40000 40000 40000 40000 40000
7' 9700 10000 10300 13100 13700 14100 16000 16900 17500 34800 37600 39300 40000 40000 40000
8' 8000 8300 8400 10900 11400 11700 13600 14300 14700 30700 32700 33800 38300 40000 40000
9' 6700 6900 7000 9200 9600 9800 11600 12100 12400 26800 28300 29100 33800 35800 37000
10' 5600 5800 5900 7900 8100 8300 10000 10400 10600 23400 24500 25100 29800 31300 32200
11' 4800 4900 5000 6800 7000 7100 8700 9000 9200 20600 21400 21800 26300 27500 28200
12' 4200 4300 4300 5900 6100 6200 7600 7900 8000 18100 18700 19100 23400 24300 24800
13' 3600 3700 3700 5200 5300 5400 6700 6900 7000 16000 16500 16800 20800 21600 22000
14' 3200 3200 3300 4600 4700 4700 6000 6100 6200 14300 14700 14900 18600 19200 19600
15' 12800 13100 13300 16800 17300 17600
16’ 11500 11800 12000 15100 15600 15800
17' 10400 10700 10800 13700 14100 14300
18' 9500 9700 9800 12500 12800 13000
19' 8600 8800 8900 11400 11700 11900
20’ 7900 8100 8100 10500 10700 10900
21' 7300 7400 7500 9700 9900 10000
21' 8100 8200 8300 10700 10900 11000

NOTES
1. Column table is suitable for interior columns with axial loads, no lateral loads.
2. Provide adequate column base supports for vertical loads and lateral restraint.
3. Provide adequate column connections at top for vertical loads and lateral restraint.
4. Loads in table are calculated with an eccentricity of 1/6 of either section dimension to produce the worst case.
5. For columns with lateral loads use Finnwood software, iStruct® software or other competent analysis.

MULTIPLE MEMBER CONNECTIONS

GENERAL NOTES
1. Maximum loads for fasteners are shown in the table on the facing page.
2. Connections are for uniform loads listed in this product guide. Concentrated or other load conditions require special design.
3. Make sure the load capacity of the beam meets or exceeds the load capacity of the fasteners.
4. 4 – ply beams must be top loaded or loaded equally from both faces. For other
load conditions, special design is required to avoid torsional stresses in the beam.
5. Do not use more than 4 – plies for multiple member beams.

MULTIPLE MEMBER CONNECTIONS FOR TOP

LOADED BEAMS
1. Load must be equally distributed to each ply of the multiple member beam.
2. Use the minimum connections; nails, bolts or screws from the SIDE
LOADED table.

MULTIPLE MEMBER CONNECTIONS FOR SIDE

INSTALLATION NOTES:
LOADED BEAMS Nails: Offset nails at least 2” from nails in adjacent ply to
1. Loads may be applied to either or both faces of the beam. Make sure load avoid splitting.
applied to either face does not exceed the value in the table. Screws:
2. Maximum Uniform Loads (PLF) shown in the table are for normal Head side Point side
load duration. Appropriate Load Duration Factors may be applied 1. Drive screws from opposite face between screws in row as shown.
to the values as permitted by the building code. 2. Install screws according to manufacturer’s instructions.
3. SDW screws. End distance = 6”

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MULTIPLE MEMBER CONNECTIONS
FOR SIDE LOADED BEAMS
MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD (PLF) APPLIED TO EITHER FACE OF 2 -PLY & 3-PLY BEAMS. APPLIED EQUALLY TO BOTH FACES OF 4-PLY BEAMS.

Spacing
Fastener Type Rows 2 - ply 1 3/4 " (3 1/2" wide) 3 - ply 1 3/4 " (5 1/4" wide) 4 - ply 1 3/4 " (7" wide)
in a row

7 1/4" to 14" to < 18" to 7 1/4" to 14" to < 18" to 7 1/4" to 4" to < 18" to
11 7/8" 18" 24" 11 7/8" 18" 24" 11 7/8" 18" 24"

2 12" 520 390

16d common nails 4 - ply connections require bolts or
3 12" 780 780 585 585
0.162 x 3 1/2" screws
4 12" 1040 1040 1040 780 780 780

16d pneumatic 2 12" 360 270

4 - ply connections require bolts or
"gun" nails 3 12" 540 540 405 405
screws
0.131 x 3 1/4" 4 12" 720 720 720 540 540 540

2 24" 500 500 375 375 333 333

1/2" Diameter A307 2 16" 750 750 562 562 500 500
Bolts with Fender
Washers each face 3 24" 750 750 562 562 500 500
3 16" 1125 1125 843 843 750 750

Screw length 3-1/2" One face Screw length 3-1/2" Both faces Screw length 6" Both faces
2 24" 490 490 367 367 326 326
Simpson 2 16" 735 735 551 551 490 490
Strong-Tie®
SDS Screws 3 24" 735 735 735 551 551 551 490 490 490
3 16" 1102 1102 1102 826 826 826 735 735 735
2 24" 586 586 439 439 390 390
2 16" 879 879 659 659 586 586
USP WS Screws
3 24" 879 879 879 659 659 659 586 586 586
3 16" 1318 1318 1318 988 988 988 879 879 879

Screw length 3 3/8" One face Screw length 5" One face Screw length 6 3/4" One face
2 24" 510 510 385 385 340 340
Simpson 2 16" 765 765 577 577 510 510
Strong-Tie®
SDW Screws 3 24" 765 765 765 577 577 577 510 510 510
3 16" 1147 1147 1147 866 866 866 765 765 765
2 24" 436 436 384 384 341 341
FastenMaster® 2 16" 654 654 573 573 511 511
TrussLOK®
Screws 3 24" 654 654 652 573 573 573 511 511 511
3 16" 980 980 980 860 860 860 767 767 767

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SIMPSON STRONG-TIE® CONNECTORS FOR 1-3/4” KERTO-S LVL

Top Mount Face Mount

Seat Fastener Type Load Seat Fastener Type Load

Model Uplift Model Uplift
Depth Length Header Beam (100%) Length Header Beam (100%)

1¾" Kerto LVL

7¼" LBV1.81/7.25 3 10-16d 2-10dx11⁄2 265 2910 HU7 21⁄2 16-16d 8-10dx11⁄2 1515 2050
9¼" LBV1.81/9.25 3½ 10-16d 2-10dx11⁄2 265 2910 HUS1.81/10 3 30-16d 10-16d 2580 4705

9½" MIT9.5 2½ 8-16d 2-10dx11⁄2 215 2550 HUS1.81/10 3 30-16d 10-16d 2580 4705

11¼" LBV1.81/11.25 2½ 10-16d 2-10dx11⁄2 265 2910 HUS1.81/10 3 30-16d 10-16d 2580 4705

11 7⁄8" BA1.81/11.88 2½ 16-16d 2-10dx11⁄2 265 4015 HUS1.81/10 3 30-16d 10-16d 2580 4705

14" BA1.81/14 2½ 10-16d 4-10dx11⁄2 265 4015 HUS1.81/10 3 30-16d 10-16d 2580 4705

2 Ply 1¾" Kerto LVL

7¼" WPU3.56/7.25 3¼ 7-16d 6-10dx11⁄2 1095 4700 HGUS48 4 36-16d 12-16d 2782 6415
9¼" HWU3.56/9.25 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1135 6335 HGUS410 4 46-16d 16-16d 3521 7825

9½" HWU3.56/9.5 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1160 6335 HGUS410 4 46-16d 16-16d 3521 7825

11¼" HWU3.56/11.25 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1135 6335 HGUS412 4 56-16d 20-16d 4388 8255

11 7⁄8" HWU3.56/11.88 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1160 6335 HGUS412 4 56-16d 20-16d 4388 8255

14" HWU3.56/14 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1135 6335 HGUS414 4 66-16d 22-16d 4742 8255

16" HWU3.56/16 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1160 6335 HGUS414 4 66-16d 22-16d 4742 8255

18" HWU3.56/18 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1160 6335 HGUS414 4 66-16d 22-16d 4742 8255

20" HWU3.56/20 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 965 6335 N/A

24" HWI424 2½ 4-16d 4-10d 0 5100 N/A

3 Ply 1¾" Kerto LVL

7¼" WPU5.50/7.25 3 7-16d 6-10d 1095 4700 HGUS5.50/8 4 36-16d 12-16d 2782 6415
9¼" HWU5.50/9.25 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1160 6000 HGUS5.50/10 4 46-16d 16-16d 3521 7825

9½" HWU5.50/9.5 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1160 6000 HGUS5.50/10 4 46-16d 16-16d 3521 7825

11¼" HWU5.50/11.25 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1160 6000 HGUS5.50/12 4 56-16d 20-16d 4388 8255

117⁄8" HWU5.50/11.88 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1160 6000 HGUS5.50/12 4 56-16d 20-16d 4388 8255

14" HWU5.50/14 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1160 6000 HGUS5.50/14 4 66-16d 22-16d 4742 8255

16" HWU5.50/16 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1160 6000 HGUS5.50/14 4 66-16d 22-16d 4742 8255

18" HWU5.50/18 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1160 6000 HGUS5.50/14 4 66-16d 22-16d 4742 8255

20" HWU5.50/20 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 965 6000 N/A

24" N/A N/A

4 Ply 1¾" Kerto LVL

9¼" GLTV49.25-2 5 10-16d 6-16d 1295 7500 HGUS7.25/10 4 46-16d 16-16d 3521 7825
9½" GLTV49.5-2 5 10-16d 6-16d 1295 7500 HGUS7.25/10 4 46-16d 16-16d 3521 7825

11¼" HGLTV411.25-2 6 18-16d 6-16d 1295 10500 HGUS7.25/12 4 56-16d 20-16d 4388 8255

11 7⁄8" HGLT411.88-2 6 18-16d 6-16d 1295 10500 HGUS7.25/12 4 56-16d 20-16d 4388 8255

14" HGLT4114-2 6 18-16d 6-16d 1295 10500 HGUS7.25/14 4 66-16d 22-16d 4742 8255

16" HGLT416-2 6 18-16d 6-16d 1295 10500 HGUS7.25/14 4 66-16d 22-16d 4742 8255

18" HGLT418-2 6 18-16d 6-16d 1295 10500 HGUS7.25/14 4 66-16d 22-16d 4742 8255

20" HGLT420-2 6 18-16d 6-16d 1295 10500 N/A

24" HGLT7.12/24 6 18-16d 6-16d 1295 10500 N/A

Images courtesy of Simpson Strong-Tie®

14 KERTO-S LAMINATED VENEER LUMBER PRODUCT GUIDE – USA VERSION

USP CONNECTORS FOR 1-3/4” KERTO-S LVL

Top Mount Face Mount

Seat Fastener Type Load Seat Fastener Type Load

USP Model Uplift Model Uplift
Depth Length Header Beam (100%) Length Header Beam (100%)

1¾" Kerto LVL

7¼" PHXU17725 3¼ 8-16d 6-10dx11⁄2 1035 4420 HD1770 2 14-16d 4-10dx11⁄2 660 1775
9¼" BPH17925 2 ⁄83
10-16d 4-10dx11⁄2 625 3340 HUS179 3 30-16d 10-16d 2595 4465

9½" BPH1795 2 3⁄8 10-16d 4-10dx11⁄2 625 3340 HUS179 3 30-16d 10-16d 2595 4465

11¼" BPH17112 2 ⁄83

10-16d 4-10dx11⁄2 625 3340 HUS179 3 30-16d 10-16d 2595 4465

11 7⁄8" BPH17118 2 3⁄8 10-16d 4-10dx11⁄2 625 3340 HUS179 3 30-16d 10-16d 2595 4465

14" BPH1714 2 ⁄83

10-16d 4-10dx11⁄2 625 3340 HUS179 3 30-16d 10-16d 2595 4465

2 Ply 1¾" Kerto LVL

7¼" PHXU35725 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 N/A

9¼" PHXU35925 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH410 4 46-16d 12-16d 2620 7190

9½" PHXU3595 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH410 4 46-16d 12-16d 2620 7190

11¼" PHXU35112 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH412 4 56-16d 14-16d 3055 7875

11 7⁄8" PHXU35118 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH412 4 56-16d 14-16d 3055 7875

14" PHXU3514 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH414 4 66-16d 16-16d 3365 9705

16" PHXU3516 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH414 4 66-16d 16-16d 3365 9705

18" PHXU3518 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH414 4 66-16d 16-16d 3365 9705

20" PHXU3520 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH414 4 66-16d 16-16d 3365 9705

24" PHXU3524 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 N/A

3 Ply 1¾" Kerto LVL

7¼" BPH55725 2¼ 10-16d 6-10d 815 3450 N/A

9¼" PHXU55925 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH610 4 46-16d 16-16d 3365 8295

9½" PHXU5595 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH610 4 46-16d 16-16d 3365 8295

11¼" PHXU55112 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH612 4 56-16d 20-16d 5280 10365

117⁄8" PHXU55118 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH612 4 56-16d 20-16d 5280 10365

14" PHXU5514 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH614 4 66-16d 22-16d 5280 10365

16" PHXU5516 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH614 4 66-16d 22-16d 5280 10365

18" PHXU5518 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH614 4 66-16d 22-16d 5280 10365

20" PHXU5520 3¼ 8-16d 6-10d 1290 6650 THDH614 4 66-16d 22-16d 5280 10365

24" N/A N/A

4 Ply 1¾" Kerto LVL

9¼" HLBH71925 6 15-NA16D-RS 6-16d 1605 10620 THDH7210 4 46-16d 12-16d 2525 7900
9½" HLBH7195 6 15-NA16D-RS 6-16d 1605 10620 THDH7210 4 46-16d 12-16d 2525 7900

11¼" HLBH71112 6 15-NA16D-RS 6-16d 1605 10620 THDH7212 4 56-16d 14-16d 2525 7900

11 ⁄ "
78 HLBH71118 6 15-NA16D-RS 6-16d 1605 10620 THDH7212 4 56-16d 14-16d 2525 7900

14" HLBH7114 6 15-NA16D-RS 6-16d 1605 10620 THDH7214 4 56-16d 14-16d 3365 9615

16" HLBH7116 6 15-NA16D-RS 6-16d 1605 10620 THDH7214 4 66-16d 16-16d 3365 9615

18" HLBH7118 6 15-NA16D-RS 6-16d 1605 10620 THDH7214 4 66-16d 16-16d 3365 9615

20" HLBH7120 6 15-NA16D-RS 6-16d 1605 10620 THDH7214 4 66-16d 16-16d 3365 9615

24" HLBH7124 6 15-NA16D-RS 6-16d 1605 10620 HD7180 21⁄2 28-16d 8-10d 1375 3545

Images courtesy of USP Structural Connectors®

KERTO-S LAMINATED VENEER LUMBER PRODUCT GUIDE – USA VERSION 15

CERTIFIED RAW MATERIAL
Everything we do involves sustainability – from managing forests sustainably to
upgrading the renewable raw material to high-quality products.

Currently, 90% of the wood Metsä Wood uses comes from certified forests, mainly PEFC.
Forest certification covers sustainability from safety at work to biodiversity. It secures future
growth of forests, and indicates the sustainability of wood. Our chain of custody management
systems enable us to monitor the origin and logistics chain of the wood we purchase
throughout the entire value chain. Our network allows for efficient, reliable logistics.

SOFTWARE
Kerto-S LVL may be designed using Finnwood software. Finnwood is a software
program developed for the calculation of individual timber structures made of Kerto®
or other Metsä Wood products. (download from the Metsä Wood website)
or CSD® iStruct® design software. (Contact your Metsä Wood distributor)

TRADEMARK CREDITS
CSD® and iStruct® are registered trademarks of Calculated Structured Designs, Inc.
Kerto® Is a registered trademark of Metsä Wood
Strong-Tie® and Strong-Drive® Are registered trademarks of Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
FastenMaster® and TrusLOK® Are registered trademarks of OMG, Inc.
USP Structural Connectors® Is a registered trademark of MiTek USA, Inc.

Metsä Wood provides competitive and environmentally friendly wood Copyright © February 2017 Metsä Wood. All rights reserved.
products for construction, industry and distributor partners. The products
are manufactured from northern wood, a sustainable raw material of
premium quality. Metsä Wood is part of Metsä Group.

For further information and sales contact

WWW.METSAWOOD.COM

METSÄ WOOD METSÄ WOOD USA

P.O.Box 50 3071 Commerce Drive, Suite E
02020 Metsä, Finland Fort Gratiot, MI 48059, USA
Tel. +358 1046 05 1 (800) 622-5850