LP® SolidStart® LSL
Headers and Beams
LP® SolidStart® LSL can cut labor costs and build cycle time. Plus, since it won’t twist or warp, you'll see few callbacks due to squeaky, stuck or out-of-true specialty doors and windows.
Low Moisture Content Prevents Shrinking
LP SolidStart LSL is manufactured using a state-of-the art steam injection press which produces finished LSL with 7%-10% moisture content — moisture content similar to that of the atmosphere of a house. That means more resistance to shrinking, warping, twisting and bowing. And that means fewer call backs
The Problem with Dried-Out Lumber
- Squeaking and creaking
- Out-of-true windows
- Hard-to-shut doors
- Other callback headaches
Ready-Built Headers
LP SolidStart is available in 3-1/2” thick pieces for 2x4 wall construction. This saves the crew time because they won't have to fabricate the header either from dimension lumber with a piece of plywood to make it the right thickness or from two pieces of 1-3/4” material which must be fastened together.
Reduce Stress on Doors and Windows
Because LP SolidStart LSL won’t twist or shrink, it’s perfect to use on window or door headers, especially sliding glass doors and specialty windows.
Hip or Valley Beams
Finding traditional lumber long enough to span a hip or valley, and straight enough to keep you sane is time consuming. And typically, you might pay a premium for that length of traditional lumber. LP SolidStart LSL arrives straight and stays straight. It also comes in a range of depths up to 24”, making it the ideal solution for hip and valley beams. And since these are structural members, you can take advantage of LP's technical and design support to use the right size and strength of LSL.