"L" - Glossary of Post Frame Industry Terms

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Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) - A structural composite lumber assembly manufactured by gluing together wood veneer sheets. Each veneer is oriented with its wood fibers parallel to the length of the member. Individual veneer thickness does not exceed 0.25 inches.

Lean-To - A structure, having only one slope and depending upon another structure for partial support.

Live Loads - Both static and dynamic loads resulting from the use and occupancy of the building and do not include construction load, or environmental loads such as wind, snow, rain, earthquake or flood.

Loads - Forces or other actions arising on structural systems from the weight of all permanent construction, occupants and their possessions, environmental effects, differential settlement, and restrained dimensional changes.

Lockset - Door knob.

Loft - A second story wood floor (normally plywood) supported by beams and joists.

Longitudinal - The direction parallel to the ridge.

Lumber Grade - The classification of lumber in regard to strength and utility in accordance with the grading rules of an approved lumber grading agency.

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