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NGBS point-worthy green home building products for NGBS Green Certification.

Boise Cascade Versa-Lam®/Versa-Stud® Laminated Veneer Lumber

Product Information

VERSA-LAM® laminated veneer beams and headers eliminate twisting, shrinking and splitting, and deliver flatter, quieter floors. These beams are manufactured in multiple widths and depths to match BCI® joists and are available nationally.

Certifications

 
     
      NGBS 2015
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      606.1 Biobased products are used. 8 points maximum awarded. 6 To earn 6 points, this product must be at least 1% of the construction material cost and another biobased product, also at 1% of material cost, must be used. Lesser points are available at the 0.5% level.

      Versa-Lam and Versa-Stud products have consistent dimensions an weight and are lighter and stronger than dimensional lumber.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      606.2(1) A minimum of 2 wood or wood-based products used for minor elements are certified to the requirements of a recognized product program. 3 To earn 3 points, a second certified wood product must also be used as a minor element.

      Versa-Lam and Versa-Stud products are manufactured from wood certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      608.1 Products containing fewer materials are used to achieve the same end use requirements. 3 At least 80% of structural composite lumber in the building is this product.

      Versa-Lam and Versa-Stud products have approximately 35% greater bending strength while using 49% less wood fiber than dimensional lumber.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      NGBS 2020
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      606.1(2) At least 2 types of biobased products are used, each for more than 1% of the project's projected building material cost. 6 points max. 6 To earn 6 points, this product must be at least 1% of the construction material cost and another biobased product, also at 1% of material cost, must be used. Lesser points are available at the 0.5% level.

      Versa-Lam and Versa-Stud products have consistent dimensions an weight and are lighter and stronger than dimensional lumber.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      606.2(1) At least 2 responsible or certified wood-based products are used as minor components of the building. 3 points available. 3 To earn 3 points, a second certified wood product must also be used as a minor element.

      Versa-Lam and Versa-Stud products are manufactured from wood certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      608.1(2) Engineered wood or engineered steel products are used in place of conventional products. 3 points awarded per material. 3 At least 80% of structural composite lumber in the building is this product.

      Versa-Lam and Versa-Stud products have approximately 35% greater bending strength while using 49% less wood fiber than dimensional lumber.

      Manufacturer’s Comments