Wes Beam Roof Products

steel beam substitution
Table of Contents
Technical Information
e-beam
Counter Beams
Struting Beams
10
Strutting Hanging Beams
12
Strutting Counter Beams
14
Roof Beams
16
e-splay
19
Strutting Beams
22
24
Counter Beams
26
28
e-beam2
31
e-splay Strutting Beams
34
e-splay Double Splayed Strutting Beams
38
Connection Details
40
e-purlin / e-strut
43
e-purlin span tables
47
e-strut span tables
47
Installation Guide
48
e-garage
53
e-garage span tables
55
Frequently Asked Questions
58
Terminology
60
e-house
61
e-beam is the premier laminated

veneer lumber (LVL) product
available in Australia. LVL has
many advantages over traditional
building products, including its
uniformity of engineering properties,
its high strength to weight ratio
and its availability in longer lengths.
Available in a range of thicknesses
from 35mm to 75mm with depths
from 90mm to 450mm, e-beam
is manufactured from plantation
timbers, making it an environmentally
sustainable resource.
About e-beam
e-beam conforms with the
requirements of AS/NZS 4357
Structural Laminated Veneer
Lumber. It is manufactured by
laminating Maritime Pine and/or
Radiata Pine veneer, using phenolic
adhesive, in a continuous assembly
in which the grain direction of all
veneers runs longitudinally. It is
pressed as a 1.2m nominal width
continuous billet in various standard
thicknesses, cut to standard widths
and any specified length for use as
structural beams and other framing
components.
e-beam
engineered to load
engineered to length
engineered to last
end of story
Use of e-beam Data
The Tables and other technical data provided in this publication are only
applicable to e-beam LVL manufactured by Wesbeam. This data should
not be used for look-alike or substitute products. Use of the e-beam data
for look-alike or substitute products can result in unsafe or unsatisfactory
performance.
Basis for Design
The design criteria used to develop the Span Tables contained in this
brochure are based on the assumptions listed in AS1684.1 1999
Residential timber framed construction Part 1 Design Criteria.
Design Loads
The design loads include:t Dead loads

t Live loads
t Wind loads
t Snow loads
t Earthquake loads, and
t Load Combinations of the above loads
Design load limitations for each of the above load or load combination cases
are also as per AS1684.1 1999 Residential timber framed construction.
Design Capacity Factor ()
The capacity factor () used to calculate the design capacity of a structural

framing member listed in the Span Tables is taken from AS1720.1 2010.
Terminology, Definitions and

Notations used in these Tables
The terminology, definitions and notations used in this brochure are similar to
and consistent with those used and listed in AS1684.2 2010 Residential
timber framed construction.
Using Multiple Sections
The use of multiple sections where called for in the Span Tables is permitted
using vertically nail laminated LVL. Multiple LVL members are to be fixed in
accordance with Cl 2.3 of AS1684.2 2010.
Characteristic Design Values
The characteristic Design Values for Wesbeam LVL are available on

request from Wesbeams Technical Department. This service is available for
professional design practioners.
The spans listed in this brochure for LVL manufactured by Wesbeam apply
only when the moisture content of the LVL is below 15% in service and are
for on edge orientation of the LVL section.
e-beam Specification
When fixing LVL menufactured by Wesbeam, treat it exactly the same as

seasoned timber. Use the standard edge and end distances and spacings
between fasteners appropriate for seasoned softwood timber. You can also
use the same fasteners in either the face or edge.
Professional design practitioners should use Joint Group JD3 properties as
listed in AS 1720.1 to determine the load carrying capacity of nail, screw or
bolt fasteners used with e-beam.
Structural Design and Certification
The Span Tables and technical data in this publication are Certified to be in
accordance with all relevant Australian Standards and have been prepared by;
Timberbuilt Pty Ltd 58A Whiteside Road Clayton Vic 3169
Ph: 03 9543 3733
Fax: 03 9543 3766
Email: folk@timberbuilt.com.au
Timberbuilt Pty Ltd are an independent Consulting Engineering firm,
experienced and qualified in timber engineering design.
All roof beams must be installed and restrained in accordance with the
guidelines in this brochure, AS1684 and good building practice. For Strutting
beams with a depth to breadth ratio greater than 3, they must be laterally
restrained at mid-span and support points.
Possible methods of achieving the required lateral restraint are shown below.
Where a Strutting beam is used to support hanging beams (Strutting /
Counter beams), the fixing of the Hanging beam to the Strutting beam may
be assumed to provide adequate lateral restraint.
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Limits on deflection
Dead load: span/300 or 15mm max.
Live load: span/270 or 15mm max.

Ceiling Load Width CLW (m)
e-beam
Section
D X B (mm)
1.8
150 x 35
3.8
3.4
3.2
3.0
150 x 45
4.0
3.7
3.4
170 x 35
4.2
3.9
170 x 45
4.5
200 x 35
4.8
200 x 45
2.4
3.0
3.6
4.2
4.8
5.4
6.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
3.3
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
3.6
3.4
3.3
3.1
3.0
2.8
4.2
3.9
3.7
3.5
3.4
3.2
3.1
4.4
4.1
3.8
3.6
3.5
3.2
3.1
5.1
4.8
4.5
4.3
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.7
200 x 63
5.4
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.5
4.4
4.2
4.1
240 x 35
5.2
4.8
4.4
4.1
4.0
3.8
3.6
3.5
240 x 45
5.8
5.4
5.2
5.0
4.8
4.6
4.3
4.2
240 x 63
6.1
5.8
5.6
5.3
5.2
5.0
4.9
4.8
300 x 45
6.7
6.4
6.0
5.6
5.3
5.1
4.8
4.7
300 x 63
7.1
6.8
6.5
6.3
6.1
5.9
5.7
5.6
300 x 75
7.4
7.0
6.7
6.5
6.3
6.1
6.0
5.8
360 x 63
8.1
7.7
7.4
7.1
6.9
6.7
6.5
6.4
400 x 45
7.6
6.9
6.4
6.1
5.7
5.5
5.3
5.1
400 x 63
8.7
8.3
7.9
7.7
7.4
7.2
7.1
6.9
400 x 75
8.9
8.5
8.2
7.9
7.7
7.5
7.3
7.2
450 x 63
9.4
8.9
8.6
8.3
8.1
7.9
7.7
7.4
Maximum Span (m)
1. All sections with depth to breadth ratio exceeding three must be restrained against rollover at mid-span and support points.
2. Bearing length at end supports to be not less than 70mm.
3. Beam ends may be chamfer cut to a minimum depth of 90mm or D/3, whichever is greater.
Strutting Beams
Supporting Underpurlins Only
Possible end restraint detail

nail
strutting beam
hoop iron
ceiling joist
top plate
block
Possible intermediate restraint detail

underpurlin
fan struts
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Roof Area supported (m2)

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Maximum Span (m)
Sheet Roof
For Wind Classification N3
150 x 45#
4.0
3.7
3.2
2.9
2.7
2.5
2.3
2.1
NS
150 x 63
4.7
4.2
3.7
3.4
3.1
2.9
2.7
2.5
2.3
2/150 x 35#
5.0
4.4
3.9
3.6
3.3
3.1
2.9
2.6
2.4
170 x 45#
4.8
4.3
3.8
3.5
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.5
2.2
170 x 63
5.4
4.9
4.4
4.0
3.7
3.5
3.3
2.9
2.7
200 x 63#
6.4
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.7
4.4
4.1
3.7
3.4
2/200 x 35#
6.7
6.2
5.7
5.3
4.9
4.6
4.3
3.8
3.3
2/200 x 45#
7.0
6.5
6.1
5.7
5.4
5.1
4.8
4.4
4.0
240 x 45#
6.9
6.5
6.1
5.6
5.2
4.9
4.5
3.9
3.5
240 x 63#
7.5
7.0
6.6
6.2
5.9
5.6
5.3
4.8
4.4
2/240 x 45#
7.9
7.5
7.1
6.8
6.5
6.3
6.1
5.6
5.2
300 x 63#
8.9
8.3
7.9
7.5
7.2
7.0
6.7
6.4
6.0
300 x 75#
9.1
8.6
8.2
7.8
7.5
7.3
7.0
6.7
6.3
2/300 x 45#
9.2
8.8
8.4
8.1
7.8
7.6
7.4
6.6
6.1
360 x 63#
10.0
9.5
9.1
8.7
8.4
8.2
7.9
7.5
7.1
400 x 63#
10.7
10.3
9.9
9.5
9.2
8.9
8.6
8.2
7.8
400 x 75#
10.9
10.5
10.1
9.8
9.5
9.2
9.0
8.5
8.2
450 x 63#
11.6
11.1
10.7
10.4
10.1
9.8
9.5
9.1
8.4
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150 x 45#
3.0
2.5
2.2
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NS
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150 x 63
3.5
2.9
2.5
2.3
2.1
NS
NS
NS
NS
2/150 x 35#
3.7
3.1
2.7
2.4
2.2
2.1
NS
NS
NS
170 x 45#
3.6
3.0
2.6
2.3
2.1
2.0
1.9
NS
NS
170 x 63
4.1
3.5
3.0
2.7
2.5
2.3
2.2
2.0
NS
200 x 63#
5.2
4.4
3.8
3.5
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.5
2.3
2/200 x 35#
5.4
4.6
4.1
3.7
3.4
3.2
3.0
2.7
2.4
2/200 x 45#
5.9
5.1
4.5
4.1
3.8
3.5
3.3
3.0
2.7
240 x 45#
5.7
4.9
4.3
3.9
3.5
3.3
3.1
2.8
2.5
240 x 63#
6.3
5.6
5.0
4.5
4.1
3.9
3.6
3.3
3.0
2/240 x 45#
6.9
6.3
5.7
5.3
4.9
4.5
4.3
3.9
3.5
300 x 63#
7.7
7.0
6.5
6.1
5.7
5.3
5.0
4.5
4.1
300 x 75#
7.9
7.3
6.8
6.4
6.1
5.7
5.4
4.9
4.5
2/300 x 45#
8.2
7.6
7.1
6.7
6.4
6.1
5.8
5.3
4.9
360 x 63#
8.9
8.2
7.6
7.2
6.8
6.6
6.3
5.9
5.4
400 x 63#
9.6
8.9
8.3
7.9
7.5
7.2
7.0
6.5
6.2
400 x 75#
9.9
9.2
8.7
8.2
7.9
7.6
7.3
6.9
6.5
450 x 63#
10.5
9.8
9.2
8.8
8.4
8.0
7.8
7.3
6.9
1. All sections with depth to breadth ratio exceeding three must be restrained against rollover at mid-span and support points..
2. Sections marked with # must be laterally restrained at each strutting point - see AS 1684.
3. Multiple sections nail laminated as per AS 1684.
4. A minimum initial cleareance of 25 mm to ceiling framing members shall be provided at mid-span.
5. Bearing length at end supports to be not less than 70 mm.
6. Beam ends may be chamfer cut to a minimum depth of 90 mm or D/3, whichever is greater.
7. NS signifies section size unlikely to be suitable.
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Section
D X B (mm)
1.8
2.4
3.0
Roof Load Width RLW for underpurlin (m)

1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
1.8
Maximum Span for Sheet Roof & Ceiling (m)
2.4
3.0
3.6
170 x 63
3.8
3.6
3.4
3.3
3.6
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.1
2/170 x 35
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.4
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.3
3.6
3.5
3.3
3.2
2/170 x 45
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
200 x 63
4.2
4.1
3.9
3.8
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
2/200 x 35
4.4
4.2
4.0
3.9
4.2
4.1
3.9
3.8
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.7
2/200 x 45
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.1
4.4
4.3
4.1
4.0
4.3
4.1
4.0
3.9
240 x 45
4.5
4.3
4.1
4.0
4.3
4.2
4.0
3.9
4.2
4.0
3.9
3.8
240 x 63
4.8
4.6
4.5
4.3
4.7
4.5
4.4
4.2
4.5
4.4
4.2
4.1
2/240 x 45
5.2
5.0
4.8
4.7
5.0
4.9
4.7
4.6
4.9
4.7
4.6
4.5
300 x 63
5.7
5.4
5.3
5.1
5.5
5.3
5.1
5.0
5.3
5.1
5.0
4.9
300 x 75
5.9
5.7
5.5
5.3
5.7
5.5
5.3
5.2
5.5
5.3
5.2
5.1
2/300 x 45
6.1
5.9
5.7
5.5
5.9
5.7
5.5
5.4
5.7
5.6
5.4
5.3
360 x 63
6.4
6.2
6.0
5.8
6.2
6.0
5.8
5.7
6.0
5.9
5.7
5.6
400 x 63
6.9
6.7
6.5
6.3
6.7
6.5
6.3
6.1
6.5
6.3
6.2
6.0
400 x 75
7.2
6.9
6.7
6.5
7.0
6.7
6.6
6.4
6.8
6.6
6.4
6.2
2/400 x 45
7.4
7.2
7.0
6.8
7.2
7.0
6.8
6.6
7.0
6.8
6.6
6.5
450 x 63
7.5
7.3
7.0
6.8
7.3
7.1
6.9
6.7
7.1
6.9
6.7
6.5
8.3
8.1
7.9
8.3
8.1
7.9
7.7
8.1
7.9
7.7
7.6
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3.2
3.0
2.8

2.6
3.1
2.9
2.7
2.6
3.0
2.8
2.7
2.6
2/170 x 35
3.3
3.1
2.9
2.8
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.7
3.1
2.9
2.8
2.7
2/170 x 45
3.6
3.3
3.1
3.0
3.5
3.2
3.1
2.9
3.4
3.2
3.0
2.9
200 x 63
3.7
3.5
3.3
3.1
3.6
3.4
3.2
3.0
3.5
3.3
3.1
3.0
2/200 x 35
3.8
3.6
3.4
3.2
3.7
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.7
3.4
3.3
3.1
2/200 x 45
4.0
3.8
3.6
3.5
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.4
3.8
3.7
3.5
3.4
240 x 45
3.9
3.7
3.5
3.3
3.8
3.6
3.4
3.3
3.7
3.6
3.4
3.2
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4.2
4.0
3.8
3.7
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.6
4.0
3.9
3.7
3.6
2/240 x 45
4.6
4.3
4.2
4.0
4.5
4.3
4.1
4.0
4.4
4.2
4.0
3.9
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5.0
4.7
4.5
4.3
4.9
4.6
4.4
4.3
4.8
4.6
4.4
4.2
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5.2
4.9
4.7
4.5
5.1
4.8
4.6
4.5
5.0
4.7
4.6
4.4
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5.4
5.1
4.9
4.7
5.3
5.0
4.8
4.7
5.2
4.9
4.8
4.6
360 x 63
5.7
5.4
5.2
5.0
5.6
5.3
5.1
4.9
5.4
5.2
5.0
4.8
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6.1
5.8
5.6
5.4
6.0
5.7
5.5
5.3
5.9
5.6
5.4
5.2
400 x 75
6.4
3.0
5.8
5.6
6.2
5.9
5.7
5.5
6.1
5.8
5.6
5.5
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6.6
6.3
6.0
5.8
6.5
6.2
6.0
5.8
6.4
6.1
5.9
5.7
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6.7
6.3
6.1
5.9
6.5
6.2
6.0
5.8
6.4
6.1
5.9
5.7
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7.7
7.3
7.1
6.8
7.6
7.2
7.0
6.8
7.4
7.1
6.9
6.7
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3. Underpurlin span assumed to be one-half the Strutting-Hanging beam span.
4. CLW is the average of the ceiling joist spans on each side of the Strutting-Hanging beam.
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10
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Maximum Span for Sheet Roof & Ceiling (m)
10
12
170 x 63
4.0
3.6
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.6
3.7
3.3
3.1
2.8
2.6
2.5
2/170 x 35
4.1
3.8
3.5
3.2
2.9
2.7
3.8
3.5
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.6
2/170 x 45
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.5
3.2
3.0
4.0
3.7
3.5
3.3
3.1
2.9
200 x 63
4.5
4.2
3.9
3.7
3.4
3.2
4.2
3.9
3.7
3.5
3.2
3.1
2/200 x 35
4.7
4.3
4.0
3.8
3.6
3.4
4.3
4.0
3.8
3.6
3.4
3.2
2/200 x 45
4.9
4.5
4.3
4.0
3.8
3.7
4.5
4.3
4.0
3.9
3.7
3.6
240 x 45
4.8
4.4
4.1
3.9
3.7
3.5
4.4
4.1
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.4
240 x 63
5.2
4.8
4.5
4.3
4.1
3.9
4.8
4.5
4.3
4.1
3.9
3.8
2/240 x 45
5.6
5.2
5.0
4.7
4.5
4.3
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.5
4.3
4.2
300 x 63
6.1
5.7
5.4
5.2
5.0
4.8
5.6
5.3
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.6
300 x 75
6.3
6.0
5.7
5.4
5.2
5.0
5.8
5.5
5.3
5.1
5.0
4.8
2/300 x 45
6.5
6.2
5.9
5.7
5.5
5.3
6.0
5.8
5.6
5.4
5.2
5.1
360 x 63
6.9
6.6
6.3
6.0
5.8
5.6
6.3
6.1
5.9
5.7
5.5
5.4
400 x 63
7.4
7.1
6.8
6.6
6.3
6.1
6.8
6.6
6.4
6.2
6.0
5.8
400 x 75
7.7
7.4
7.1
6.8
6.6
6.4
7.1
6.8
6.6
6.4
6.3
6.1
2/400 x 45
7.9
7.6
7.3
7.1
6.9
6.7
7.3
7.1
6.9
6.7
6.5
6.4
450 x 63
8.1
7.7
7.4
7.2
7.0
6.8
7.4
7.2
7.0
6.8
6.6
6.4
2/450 x 63
9.0
8.8
8.5
8.3
8.1
7.9
8.4
8.2
8.0
7.9
7.7
7.5
Maximum Span for Tile Roof & Ceiling (m)

170 x 63
3.5
2.8
2.4

2.1
1.9
NS
3.2
2.7
2.3
2.1
1.9
NS
2/170 x 35
3.7
3.0
2.6
2.3
2.0
1.9
3.4
2.8
2.5
2.2
2.0
1.9
2/170 x 45
3.9
3.3
2.8
2.5
2.3
2.1
3.7
3.1
2.7
2.4
2.2
2.1
200 x 63
4.1
3.5
3.0
2.7
2.4
2.2
3.8
3.3
2.9
2.6
2.4
2.2
2/200 x 35
4.2
3.7
3.2
2.8
2.6
2.4
4.0
3.5
3.1
2.8
2.5
2.3
2/200 x 45
4.4
3.9
3.5
3.1
2.9
2.6
4.2
3.8
3.4
3.1
2.8
2.6
240 x 45
4.3
3.8
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.5
4.1
3.6
3.2
2.9
2.6
2.4
240 x 63
4.7
4.1
3.8
3.4
3.1
2.9
4.4
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.1
2.8
2/240 x 45
5.1
4.6
4.2
3.9
3.7
3.4
4.8
4.4
4.1
3.8
3.6
3.3
300 x 63
5.6
5.0
4.6
4.3
4.1
3.9
5.3
4.8
4.5
4.2
4.0
3.8
300 x 75
5.9
5.3
4.8
4.5
4.3
4.1
5.5
5.0
4.7
4.4
4.2
4.0
2/300 x 45
6.1
5.5
5.1
4.8
4.5
4.3
5.7
5.3
4.9
4.6
4.4
4.2
360 x 63
6.5
5.9
5.4
5.1
4.8
4.6
6.0
5.6
5.2
4.9
4.7
4.5
400 x 63
7.0
6.4
5.9
5.6
5.3
5.0
6.5
6.1
5.7
5.4
5.1
4.9
400 x 75
7.3
6.7
6.2
5.9
5.6
5.3
6.8
6.3
6.0
5.7
5.4
5.2
2/400 x 45
7.5
7.0
6.5
6.1
5.8
4.8
7.0
6.6
6.2
5.9
5.0
4.7
450 x 63
7.6
7.0
6.6
6.2
5.9
5.6
7.1
6.7
6.3
6.0
5.7
5.5
2/450 x 63
8.7
8.2
7.7
7.4
7.1
6.8
8.1
7.7
7.4
7.1
6.9
6.6
1. Average hanging beam span = (H1 + H2) / 2, where H1 and H2 are the spans of the hanging beams on each side of the Strutting-Counter beam.
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Roof Beams
Ridge, Intermediate, Eave and Bressummer Beams
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Roof Beams
Dead load: span/300
Live load: span/250
Wind load: span/150

e-beam
Section
D X B (mm)
Sheet Roof and Ceiling

Roof Load Width RLW (m)
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3.0
3.3
3.6
3.9
Maximum Single Span (m)
4.2
4.8
5.4
6.0
150 x 35
2.8
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.1
2.0
1.9
1.8
1.8
150 x 45
3.0
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.2
2.1
2.0
1.9
170 x 35
3.1
3.0
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
170 x 45
3.3
3.2
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.5
2.3
2.2
2.1
200 x 35
3.7
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.1
2.9
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.4
2.3
200 x 45
3.9
3.7
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.7
2.6
2.5
200 x 63
4.3
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
2.9
2.8
240 x 35
4.4
4.1
4.0
3.8
3.7
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
2.8
2.7
240 x 45
4.7
4.4
4.2
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.3
3.1
3.0
240 x 63
5.2
4.9
4.7
4.5
4.4
4.2
4.1
4.0
3.9
3.7
3.5
3.4
300 x 45
5.8
5.5
5.3
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.6
4.4
4.3
4.1
3.9
3.8
300 x 63
6.4
6.1
5.8
5.6
5.4
5.2
5.1
4.9
4.8
4.6
4.4
4.2
300 x 75
6.7
6.4
6.2
5.9
5.7
5.5
5.4
5.2
5.1
4.8
4.6
4.4
360 x 63
7.6
7.3
7.0
6.7
6.5
6.3
6.1
5.9
5.7
5.5
5.2
5.0
400 x 45
7.7
7.3
7.0
6.7
6.4
6.1
5.9
5.7
5.5
5.1
4.8
4.6
400 x 63
8.4
8.0
7.7
7.4
7.2
6.9
6.7
6.5
6.4
6.1
5.8
5.6
400 x 75
8.8
8.4
8.1
7.8
7.5
7.3
7.1
6.9
6.7
6.4
6.1
5.9
450 x 63
9.4
9.0
8.6
8.3
8.0
7.8
7.5
7.3
7.1
6.8
6.5
6.3
Maximum Continuous Span (m)
150 x 35
3.7
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.3
150 x 45
4.0
3.8
3.6
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.6
2.5
170 x 35
4.2
4.0
3.8
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
2.9
2.8
2.6
170 x 45
4.5
4.2
4.1
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.1
3.0
2.9
200 x 35
4.9
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.0
200 x 45
5.2
5.0
4.8
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.1
4.0
3.9
3.7
3.5
3.4
200 x 63
5.8
5.5
5.3
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.6
4.4
4.3
4.1
3.9
3.8
240 x 35
5.8
5.4
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.4
4.3
4.1
4.0
3.8
3.6
3.5
240 x 45
6.3
6.0
5.7
5.5
5.3
5.1
4.9
4.8
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.0
240 x 63
6.9
6.6
6.3
6.1
5.8
5.7
5.5
5.3
5.2
4.9
4.7
4.5
300 x 45
7.8
7.3
7.0
6.6
6.3
6.1
5.9
5.7
5.5
5.2
5.0
4.7
300 x 63
8.6
8.2
7.8
7.5
7.3
7.0
6.8
6.6
6.4
6.1
5.9
5.6
300 x 75
9.0
8.6
8.2
7.9
7.7
7.4
7.2
7.0
6.8
6.5
6.2
5.9
360 x 63
10.2
9.7
9.3
9.0
8.7
8.4
8.1
7.9
7.7
7.3
7.0
6.7
400 x 45
8.6
8.1
7.8
7.5
7.2
7.0
6.7
6.5
6.3
6.0
5.7
5.5
400 x 63
11.3
10.8
10.3
9.9
9.6
9.3
8.9
8.7
8.3
7.9
7.5
7.2
400 x 75
11.8
11.3
10.9
10.5
10.1
9.8
9.5
9.2
9.0
8.6
8.2
7.9
For Tile Roof and Ceiling, see next page
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Roof Beams
Dead load: span/300
Live load: span/250
Wind load: span/150

e-beam
Section
D X B (mm)
Tile Roof and Ceiling

1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3.0
3.3
3.6
3.9
4.2
Maximum Single Span (m)
4.8
5.4
6.0
150 x 35
2.2
2.0
1.9
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.5
1.5
1.4
150 x 45
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
1.9
1.9
1.8
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.5
170 x 35
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
2.0
1.9
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.7
1.6
170 x 45
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.1
2.0
2.0
1.9
1.8
1.7
200 x 35
2.9
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
1.8
1.8
200 x 45
3.1
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
200 x 63
3.4
3.3
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.6
2.4
2.3
2.3
240 x 35
3.4
3.3
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.9
240 x 45
3.7
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.8
2.6
2.5
2.4
240 x 63
4.1
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.2
3.1
2.9
2.8
2.7
300 x 45
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.0
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.1
3.0
300 x 63
5.1
4.8
4.6
4.5
4.3
4.2
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.5
3.4
300 x 75
5.4
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.1
3.9
3.7
3.6
360 x 63
6.1
5.8
5.5
5.3
5.2
5.0
4.8
4.7
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.0
400 x 45
6.1
5.8
5.5
5.3
5.0
4.8
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.0
3.7
3.5
400 x 63
6.7
6.4
6.1
5.9
5.7
5.5
5.4
5.2
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.5
400 x 75
7.1
6.8
6.5
6.2
6.0
5.8
5.7
5.5
5.4
5.1
4.9
4.7
450 x 63
7.6
7.2
6.9
6.6
6.4
6.2
6.0
5.9
5.7
5.5
5.2
5.0
Maximum Continuous Span (m)
150 x 35
2.9
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
1.9
1.8
150 x 45
3.1
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
170 x 35
3.3
3.1
3.0
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.1
2.0
170 x 45
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.1
2.9
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
200 x 35
3.8
3.6
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.6
2.5
2.3
200 x 45
4.1
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.2
3.2
3.1
2.9
2.8
2.7
200 x 63
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.0
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.1
3.0
240 x 35
4.6
4.4
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.6
240 x 45
4.9
4.7
4.5
4.3
4.2
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.5
3.4
3.1
240 x 63
5.5
5.2
5.0
4.8
4.6
4.5
4.3
4.2
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.6
300 x 45
6.1
5.8
5.6
5.3
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.5
4.4
4.2
3.9
3.7
300 x 63
6.8
6.5
6.2
6.0
5.8
5.6
5.4
5.3
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.5
300 x 75
7.2
6.9
6.6
6.3
6.1
5.9
5.7
5.6
5.4
5.2
5.0
4.8
360 x 63
8.2
7.8
7.4
7.2
6.9
6.7
6.5
6.3
6.2
5.9
5.6
5.3
400 x 45
7.0
6.7
6.3
6.0
5.8
5.7
5.5
5.3
5.1
4.8
4.6
4.4
400 x 63
9.0
8.6
8.2
7.9
7.7
7.4
7.1
6.9
6.7
6.3
5.9
5.7
400 x 75
9.5
9.1
8.7
8.4
8.1
7.8
7.6
7.4
7.2
6.9
6.6
6.4
1. The above span tables assume that roof beams (ridge, intermediate, eave and bressummer beams) have no lateral restraint to the bottom edge under
wind uplift conditions.
2. All sections with depth to breadth ratio exceeding three must be restrained against rollover as per AS1684.
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e-splay
engineered to load
engineered to last
end of story
Wesbeam e-splay engineered LVL

the lightweight alternative to splayed steel beams.
e-splay Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) roof beams offer a light weight
alternative to splayed steel beams. They can be used as Strutting beams,
Strutting/Counter beams, Strutting/Hanging beams and Counter beams.
Due to the limitations placed on timber beam taper cuts (minimum end
dimension of 100mm or 1/3 the member depth; whichever is the greater),
the conventional solution has been the use of reinforced splay cut steel
beams. e-splay LVL beams, by Wesbeam, now give the builder and
carpenter a lightweight timber alternative to steel for these applications.
AS1684 Details
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t High strength yet lighter and safer to handle than the steel alternative.
t Chamfered edges for safer and more comfortable handling.
t Manufactured from 100% plantation pine.
t Splay cut to standardised 20 (minimum splay cut is 17.5).
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AS1720.1 Timber structures Part 1:Design Methods, AS1684 Residential
timber-framed construction Part 1 Design Criteria, AS/NZS1170 Loading
codes Parts 0 4 and AS4055 Wind loading for housing.
e-splay is specified in the following format:
e-splay 300x45 3600

Where:
t 300x45 indicates the LVL beam sized from the span tables.
t 3600 indicates the total length of beam (beam length is available in
300mm increments).
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Roof Area Supported (m )
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Section Size
D X B (mm)
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Maximum Span (m)
Sheet Roof
150 x 45
3.8
3.5
3.0
2.7
2.5
2.3
2.2
2.0
150 x 63
4.4
3.9
3.5
3.2
2.9
2.7
2.5
2.3
2/150 x 35
4.7
4.1
3.7
3.4
3.1
2.9
2.7
2.4
150 x 75
4.8
4.2
3.7
3.5
3.2
2.9
2.8
2.5
170 x 45
4.5
4.0
3.6
3.3
3.0
2.8
2.6
2.3
170 x 63
5.1
4.6
4.1
3.7
3.5
3.3
3.1
2.7
200 x 63
6.1
5.7
5.2
4.7
4.4
4.1
3.8
3.5
2/200 x 36
6.4
5.9
5.3
5.0
4.6
4.3
4.0
3.6
2/200 x 45
6.6
6.2
5.8
5.3
5.1
4.8
4.5
4.1
240 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.3
5.9
5.5
5.2
5.0
4.5
2/240 x 45
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.5
6.2
6.0
5.8
5.2
300 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.4
6.1
300 x 75
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.3
2/300 x 45
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.4
360 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
400 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.4
400 x 75
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.3
450 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
Tile Roof
150 x 45
2.8
2.3
2.1
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NS
NS
NS
NS
150 x 63
3.3
2.7
2.3
2.2
1.9
NS
NS
NS
2/150 x 35
3.5
2.9
2.5
2.2
2.1
2.0
NS
NS
150 x 75
3.6
2.9
2.6
2.3
2.2
2.0
1.9
NS
170 x 45
3.4
2.8
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.9
NS
NS
170 x 63
3.8
3.3
2.8
2.5
2.3
2.2
2.1
1.9
200 x 63
4.9
4.1
3.6
3.3
3.0
2.8
2.6
2.3
2/200 x 35
5.1
4.3
3.8
3.5
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.5
2/200 x 45
5.5
4.8
4.2
3.8
3.6
3.3
3.1
2.8
240 x 63
6.0
5.2
4.7
4.2
3.8
3.7
3.4
3.1
2/240 x 45
6.6
6.0
5.3
5.0
4.6
4.2
4.0
3.7
300 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.2
5.8
5.3
5.0
4.7
4.2
300 x 75
6.6
6.6
6.5
6.1
5.8
5.3
5.1
4.6
2/300 x 45
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.4
6.1
5.8
5.4
5.0
360 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.5
6.3
6.0
5.5
400 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.2
400 x 75
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
450 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
1. Splay detail to one end only.

2. All sections with depth to breadth ratio exceeding three must be restrained against rollover at mid-span and support points.
4. A minimum initial cleareance of 25 mm to ceiling framing members shall be provided at mid-span.
6. Beams tested and approved to a maximum span of 6.6m.
7. e-splay can be put at an angle to ceiling joists so as to avoid loads falling over window openings.
8. NS signifies section size unlikely to be sutable
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Ceiling Load Width (m)
e-splay
Section Size
D X B (mm)
2.4
3.0
4.2
Roof Load Width (m)

1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
1.8
2/170 x 45
3.4
3.3
3.1
3.0
3.3
3.1
3.0
2.9
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
200 x 63
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.1
3.4
3.3
3.1
3.0
3.3
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2/200 x 35
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.1
3.1
2/200 x 45
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
Sheet Roof
2.4
3.0
3.6
4.2
240 x 45
4.0
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.4
240 x 63
4.2
4.1
3.9
3.8
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.6
2/240 x 45
4.5
4.3
4.2
4.0
4.3
4.2
4.0
3.9
4.2
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.8
300 x 63
4.8
4.7
4.5
4.4
4.7
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.1
300 x 75
5.3
5.1
5.5
4.8
5.1
4.9
4.8
4.7
4.9
4.8
4.7
4.6
4.5
2/300 x 45
5.5
5.3
5.1
5.0
5.3
5.1
5.0
4.9
5.1
5.0
4.9
4.8
4.7
360 x 63
5.6
5.5
5.3
5.2
5.5
5.4
5.2
5.1
5.3
5.2
5.1
5.0
4.9
400 x 63
5.9
5.7
5.6
5.5
5.7
5.6
5.5
5.4
5.6
5.5
5.4
5.2
5.1
400 x 75
6.4
6.2
6.0
5.8
6.2
6.0
5.9
5.7
6.0
5.8
5.7
5.6
5.6
2/400 x 45
6.6
6.4
6.3
6.1
6.5
6.3
6.1
5.9
6.3
6.2
5.9
5.8
5.7
450 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.4
6.6
6.6
6.4
6.2
6.6
6.4
6.2
6.1
6.0
2/450 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
Tile Roof
170 x 63
2.9
2.7
2.5
2.4
2.8
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.7
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2/170 x 35
3.0
2.8
2.6
2.5
2.9
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.8
2.7
2.5
2.4
2.3
2/170 x 45
3.3
3.0
2.9
2.7
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.7
3.1
2.9
2.7
2.6
2.5
200 x 63
3.4
3.2
3.0
2.8
3.3
3.1
2.9
2.8
3.2
3.0
2.9
2.7
2.6
2/200 x 35
3.5
3.3
3.1
3.0
3.5
3.2
3.1
2.9
3.4
3.2
3.0
2.9
2.8
2/200 x 45
3.7
3.5
3.4
3.2
3.6
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.6
3.4
3.2
3.1
3.0
240 x 63
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.4
3.8
3.7
3.5
3.4
3.8
3.6
3.5
3.3
3.2
2/240 x 45
4.3
4.1
3.9
3.8
4.2
4.0
3.8
3.7
4.1
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
300 x 63
4.7
4.4
4.2
4.1
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.0
4.5
4.3
4.1
4.0
3.9
300 x 75
4.9
4.6
4.4
4.3
4.8
4.5
4.4
4.2
4.7
4.5
4.3
4.2
4.0
2/300 x 45
5.1
4.8
4.6
4.5
5.0
4.7
4.6
4.4
4.9
4.7
4.5
4.3
4.2
360 x 63
5.4
5.1
4.9
4.7
5.2
5.0
4.8
4.6
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.6
4.4
400 x 63
5.7
5.5
5.3
5.1
5.6
5.4
5.2
5.0
5.6
5.3
5.1
5.0
4.8
400 x 75
5.9
5.6
5.5
5.3
5.8
5.6
5.4
5.3
5.7
5.5
5.3
5.2
5.0
450 x 63
6.2
5.9
5.7
5.6
6.1
5.8
5.6
5.5
6.0
5.7
5.6
5.4
5.3
2/450 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.5
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.4
6.6
6.6
6.5
6.3
6.1

3. RLW for underpurlin is the average of the rafter spans on each side of the underpurlin supported by the Strutting-Hanging beam.
4. Underpurlin span assumed to be one-half the Strutting/Hanging beam span.
5. CLW is the average of the ceiling joist spans on each side of the Strutting/Hanging beam.
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Section Size
D X B (mm)
2.4
150 x 35
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.7
150 x 45
3.5
3.2
3.1
170 x 35
3.7
3.4
170 x 45
4.0
200 x 35
4.2
200 x 45
3.6
4.2
4.8
5.4
6.6
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
3.2
3.1
2.9
2.8
2.6
2.5
3.7
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.0
2.9
2.8
3.9
3.6
3.4
3.3
3.0
2.9
2.8
4.6
4.3
4.1
3.9
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
200 x 63
4.9
4.7
4.5
4.3
4.2
4.0
3.9
3.8
240 x 35
4.6
4.2
3.9
3.8
3.6
3.4
3.3
3.2
240 x 45
5.2
5.0
4.8
4.6
4.4
4.1
4.0
3.9
240 x 63
5.6
5.4
5.1
5.0
4.8
4.7
4.6
4.5
300 x 45
6.1
5.7
5.4
5.1
4.9
4.6
4.5
4.4
300 x 63
6.5
6.2
6.0
5.8
5.6
5.5
5.4
5.3
300 x 75
6.6
6.4
6.2
6.0
5.8
5.7
5.6
5.5
360 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.4
6.2
6.1
6.0
400 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.5
400 x 75
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
450 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
Maximum Span (m)

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Section Size
D X B (mm)
2.4
4.2
Roof Area Supported (m2)
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Maximum Span (m)

Sheet Roof
170 x 63
3.8
3.4
3.1
2.8
2.5
3.5
3.1
2.9
2.6
2.4
2/170 x 35
3.9
3.6
3.3
3.0
2.7
3.6
3.3
3.0
2.8
2.6
2/170 x 45
4.1
3.8
3.5
3.3
3.0
3.8
3.5
3.3
3.1
2.9
200 x 63
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.5
3.2
4.0
3.7
3.5
3.3
3.0
2/200 x 35
4.5
4.1
3.8
3.6
3.4
4.1
3.8
3.6
3.4
3.2
2/200 x 45
4.7
4.3
4.1
3.8
3.6
4.3
4.1
3.8
3.7
3.5
240 x 63
5.0
4.6
4.3
4.1
3.9
4.6
4.3
4.1
3.9
3.7
2/240 x 45
5.4
5.0
4.8
4.5
4.3
4.9
4.7
4.5
4.3
4.1
300 x 63
5.8
5.5
5.2
5.0
4.8
5.4
5.1
4.9
4.7
4.5
300 x 75
6.0
5.7
5.5
5.2
5.0
5.6
5.3
5.1
4.9
4.8
2/300 x 45
6.2
5.9
5.6
5.5
5.3
5.7
5.6
5.4
5.2
5.0
360 x 63
6.6
6.3
6.0
5.7
5.6
6.0
5.8
5.6
5.5
5.3
400 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.5
6.3
6.0
6.5
6.3
6.1
5.9
5.7
400 x 75
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.5
6.3
6.6
6.5
6.3
6.1
6.0
450 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.5
6.3
Tile Roof
170 x 63
3.3
2.6
2.2
2.0
1.8
3.0
2.5
2.2
2.0
1.8
2/170 x 35
3.5
2.8
2.4
2.2
1.9
3.2
2.6
2.3
2.1
1.9
2/170 x 45
3.7
3.1
2.6
2.3
2.2
3.5
2.9
2.5
2.2
2.1
200 x 63
3.9
3.3
2.8
2.5
2.2
3.6
3.1
2.7
2.4
2.2
2/200 x 35
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.6
2.4
3.8
3.3
2.9
2.6
2.3
2/200 x 45
4.2
3.7
3.3
2.9
2.7
4.0
3.6
3.2
2.9
2.6
240 x 63
4.5
3.9
3.6
3.2
2.9
4.2
3.8
3.5
3.1
2.9
2/240 x 45
4.9
4.4
4.0
3.7
3.5
4.6
4.2
3.9
3.6
3.4
300 x 63
5.4
4.8
4.4
4.1
3.9
5.1
4.6
4.3
4.0
3.8
300 x 75
5.6
5.1
4.6
4.3
4.1
5.3
4.8
4.5
4.2
4.0
2/300 x 45
5.8
5.3
4.9
4.6
4.3
5.5
5.1
4.7
4.4
4.2
360 x 63
6.2
5.6
5.2
4.9
4.6
5.7
5.4
5.0
4.7
4.5
400 x 63
6.6
6.1
5.6
5.4
5.1
6.2
5.8
5.5
5.2
4.9
400 x 75
6.6
6.4
5.9
5.6
5.4
6.5
6.0
5.7
5.5
5.2
450 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.3
5.9
5.6
6.6
6.4
6.0
5.7
5.5
2/450 x 63
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6

2. Average hanging beam span = (H1 + H2) / 2, where H1 and H2 are the spans of the hanging beams on each side of the Strutting-Counter beam.
3. All sections with depth to breadth ratio exceeding three must be restrained against rollover at supports.
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Introduction
to e-beam2
If you have worked with Wesbeam LVL products before, you know how light,
easy and fast they are to use. What you might not realise is it is now possible
to completely replace steel strutting beams with Wesbeam LVL. To help you
select and install the right e-beams for the job, weve created the e-beam2
roof beam system.
Primary Strutting Beam
Secondary strutting beam
e-beam2 makes design, specification and installation a cinch by including:

t Easy to use span tables in a format familiar to specifiers of steel beams.
t A simple 3 step system that enables specifiers to design e-beam,
e-splay or timber secondary beams connected to e-beam or e-splay
primary beams.
t Fully engineered e-splay when beams require splaying to a point.
t Carpenter friendly connection details that enable quick beam-to-beam
connection.
Three Simple Steps to Selecting

Primary and Secondary Beam
With the e-beam2 specification system, it takes just 3 quick steps to select
the right beams for any job.
Step 1
Calculate the Width Of Roof (WOR) applied to the roof beam using the
method illustrated on page 33.
Step 2
Is the roofing material metal sheet or tile?
Step 3
Does the beam require a splay cut greater than 2/3s of its depth?
No: use the e-beam tables on pages 34 and 35.
Yes: use the e-splay tables on pages 36 and 37 for single splay
or pages 38 and 39 for double splay.
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Determining the
Width of Roof
Beam Support
The Width of Roof (WOR) is measured perpendicular to the Beam

inquestion being x/2 + y/2.
Next Parallel Support
Beam Support
( either underpurlin or load bearing wall)

x/2
x
x/2
Beam in question
Width of
Roof (WOR)
y/2
y
y/2
Next Parallel Support

( either underpurlin or load bearing wall)
Beam Span (L)
Notes:
2. All roof and ceiling members (ceiling joists, hanging beams, rafters,
underpurlins) running perpendicular to the beam in question are to be
supported in line with the next parallel support.
3. All spans and distances are measured on plan (horizontal plane).
4. Roof pitch has been allowed in the calculation of beams in these tables.
Maximum roof pitch is 35.
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1. All roof and ceiling members (ceiling joists, hanging beams, rafters,
underpurlins) running parallel to the beam in question are to be supported
in line with the beam support.
e-beam2 Strutting Beams

Sheet Roof
Strutting beam,
Strutting counter beam, or
Strutting/Hanging beam
e-beam2 Strutting Beams Sheet Roof

Max Beam
Span (mm)
WOR = Width of Roof (mm)

1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
150x45
170x45
170x45
200x45
200x45
200x45
200x45
240x45
130x63
150x63
150x63
170x63
170x63
170x63
200x63
200x63
170x45
170x45
200x45
200x45
200x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
150x63
150x63
170x63
170x63
200x63
200x63
200x63
240x63
3600
170x45
200x45
200x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
300x45
150x63
170x63
200x63
200x63
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
3900
200x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
170x63
200x63
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
3000
3300
4200
4500
4800
5100
5400
5700
6000
6300
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
240x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
360x63
400x75
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
360x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
400x75
NS
NS
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
450x63
450x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
450x63
450x63
450x63
NS
300x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x63
360x63
450x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
360x63
400x75
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
400x75
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
6900
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
7200
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
6600
1. All sections with span to depth ration exceeding 3 must be restrained against roll over at supports and at each strutting point. Connection between
Primary and Secondary beams, and hanging and counter beams are assumed to provide this required restraint at connection.
2. Bearing length at support to be not be less than 70 mm.
3. Beam ends may be chamfer cut to a minimum of 90mm or D/3, whichever is greater.
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e-beam2 Strutting Beams

Tile Roof
Strutting beam,
e-beam2 Strutting Beams Tile Roof

Max Beam
Span (mm)

1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
3000
200x45
200x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
170x63
200x63
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
3300
200x45
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
200x63
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
3600
200x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
360x63
4200
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
360x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
300x75
400x75
400x75
4500
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
360x63
450x63
450x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
400x63
450x63
450x63
450x63
450x63
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
450x63
450x63
NS
NS
300x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
3900
4800
5100
5700
6000
360x63
450x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
450x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
450x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
5400
360x45
360x63
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e-beam2 Single Splayed

Strutting Beams
Sheet Roof
Strutting beam,
e-beam2 Single Splayed Strutting Beams Sheet Roof

Max Beam
Span (mm)

1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
150x45
170x45
170x45
200x45
200x45
200x45
200x45
240x45
130x63
150x63
150x63
170x63
170x63
200x63
200x63
200x63
170x45
170x45
200x45
200x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
150x63
170x63
170x63
200x63
200x63
200x63
200x63
240x63
3600
170x45
200x45
200x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
300x45
170x63
170x63
200x63
200x63
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
3900
200x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
170x63
200x63
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
3000
3300
4200
4500
4800
5100
5400
5700
6000
6300
6600
6900
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
360x63
NS
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
360x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
450x63
450x63
450x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
450x63
450x63
NS
NNS
300x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x63
450x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
450x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
450x63
450x75
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
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e-beam2 Single Splayed

Strutting Beams
Tile Roof
Strutting beam,
e-beam2 Single Splayed Strutting Beams Tile Roof

Max Beam
Span (mm)

1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
3000
200x45
200x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
170x63
200x63
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
3300
200x45
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
200x63
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
3600
3900
4200
4500
4800
5100
5400
6000
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
360x63
NS
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
360x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
400x63
400x63
400x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x45
360x63
400x63
400x63
NS
NS
NS
300x63
360x63
400x63
450x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x63
400x63
400x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
400x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
400x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
400x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
5700
200x63
37
e-beam2 Double Splayed

Strutting Beams
Sheet Roof
Strutting beam,
e-beam2 Double Splayed Strutting Beams Sheet Roof

Max Beam
Span (mm)
3000

1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
150x45
170x45
170x45
200x45
200x45
200x45
240x45
240x45
130x63
150x63
150x63
170x63
170x63
200x63
200x63
200x63
170x45
200x45
200x45
200x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
150x63
170x63
170x63
200x63
200x63
200x63
200x63
240x63
3600
200x45
200x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
170x63
170x63
200x63
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
3900
200x45
240x45
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
200x63
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
240x45
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
3300
4200
4500
4800
5100
5400
5700
6000
6300
6600
6900
200x63
240x63
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
240x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
240x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
360x63
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
240x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
360x63
NS
NS
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
360x63
400x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
400x63
400x63
400x63
300x63
360x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x45
360x63
400x63
400x63
NS
NS
NS
300x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x63
400x63
400x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
400x63
400x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
400x63
400x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
400x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
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e-beam2 Double Splayed

Strutting Beams
Tile Roof
Strutting beam,
e-beam2 Double Splayed Strutting Beams Tile Roof

Max Beam
Span (mm)

1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
3000
200x45
245x45
245x45
245x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
170x63
200x63
200x63
245x63
245x63
245x63
245x63
300x63
3300
245x45
245x45
245x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
200x63
200x63
245x63
245x63
245x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
245x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
3600
3900
4200
4500
4800
5100
5700
245x63
245x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x45
300x45
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
245x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
360x63
NS
300x45
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
360x63
450x63
300x63
300x63
300x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x45
360x45
360x63
360x63
450x63
450x63
NS
300x63
360x63
360x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x45
360x63
360x63
450x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
300x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
360x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
360x63
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
450x63
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
5400
200x63
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Wesbeam e-beam2
connection details
are WA specific
At Wesbeam, we are so committed to stick roof construction in WA that we

have engineered a range of LVL strutting beam connection details specifically
for local conditions. In tandem with MiTek, weve developed a split hanger
connection for 90 connections. Weve also collaborated with WA specifiers
and carpenters to develop e-ledger, a metal bracket for strutting beam
connections between 45 and 90. By using a MiTek split hanger or a
Wesbeam e-ledger a fully engineered connection detail is assured for all load
conditions in the e-beam2 tables.
Split Hanger
For secondary strutting beams connecting at 90 to the primary strutting
beams, Wesbeam recommends the use of the MiTek 140mm split hanger.
t 6TFOBJMTUPUFNQPSBSJMZTFDVSFUIFTFDPOEBSZCFBNUP
the primary beam.
t 4DSFXmYUIFNN.J5FLTQMJUIBOHFSJOUPQPTJUJPOVTJOH.J5FL.4IFYIFBETDSFXTQFSMFH
MiTek MS 1430 hex head
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e-ledger
Wesbeams e-ledger eliminates the need to notch secondary LVL strutting
beams when connecting two LVL strutting beams at angles other than 90.
This is a major advance for specifiers as the current practice of notching the
secondary beam into a pine ledger significantly reduces the maximum load
capacity of the connection.
e-ledger provides an easy to install solution for all load conditions contained
in the e-beam2 tables.
*e-ledger is a registered trademark of Wesbeam.
Mitre cut the

secondary
beam for flush
mounting to
primary beam.
t 'JYUIFFMFEHFSUPUIFQSJNBSZCFBNVTJOH/P
type 17, 50mm long hex head screws.
t -PDBUFUIFTFDPOEBSZCFBNPOUIFFMFEHFSBOEmY
with1/No.14, type 17, 50mm long hex head screw
through one of the three holes located on the bottom
faceof the e-ledger.
t 5PQSFWFOUUIFTFDPOEBSZCFBNGSPNSPMMJOHmYUIF
secondary beam to the primary beam using 2/3.15mm
nails located either side of the top of the secondary beam.
t 'JYUIFTFDPOEBSZCFBNUPUIFFMFEHFSVTJOHY(*MPPQFETUSBQXJUINNOBJMTUPFBDIPGUIFGPVSFOET
No.14 type17 50mm hex head
41
43
e-purlin
e-strut
engineered to load
engineered to last
end of story
44
Faster, stronger, safer,

costeffective roof.
Wesbeams laminated veneer
lumber (LVL) e-strut and e-purlin
make building stick roofs for tile
or metal sheet cladding easier.
Which means that construction
timeisshorter.
And because it has been
engineered to enable greater strut
spacing, e-purlin creates stronger
roofs using less material.
It reduces the need for steel strutting

beams and the costs associated
with lifting and fixing them.
Purpose-engineered, e-strut and
e-purlin have greater strength and
uniformity than timber, and are
comparatively lighter, making them
safer and easier to work with.
e-purlin engineered LVL roof underpurlin to support stick roofs for tile
and metal sheet cladding.
e-purlin offers the greatest flexibility in the design of stick roofs clad with tile or
metal sheeting. They are available in a range of lengths from 3m to 10.8m with
longer lengths available by special manufacture. e-purlins are design engineered
tomaximise the efficient use of material and time.
Features
t Engineered for straightness and consistent performance
t High load bearing capacity for greater maximum strut spacing
t Longer lengths available, minimising jointing and wastage
t High strength yet lighter and safer to handle
t Chamfered edges for safer and more comfortable handling
t Manufactured from 100% plantation pine
t Manufactured and properties evaluated in accordance with AS/NZS 4357
Structural Laminated Veneer Lumber totally compatible for engineering design
inaccordance with AS 1720.1 Timber Structures Part 1: DesignMethods.
e-purlin specification
e-purlin is manufactured from structural laminated veneer lumber in accordance with
AS/NZS 4357 for N1, N2, N3 and N4 wind classifications.
e-purlin span tables are engineer designed and certified to comply with AS1720.1
Timber Structures Part 1 : Design Methods, AS1684 Residential Timber Framed
Construction Part 1 Design Criteria, AS/NZS1170 Loading Codes Parts 0 4
and AS4055 Wind Loading for Housing.
e-strut engineered LVL roof struts to support stick roofs for tile and
metal sheet cladding.
e-struts offer minimum material and time wastage when used with e-purlins in
the fabrication of stick roofs. Engineered e-struts are highly consistent in their
performance and dimensional stability. They have superior compressive strength
which resists the dynamic loads associated with high wind coastal conditions. And
e-struts are available in lengths of 3.6m and 4.5m which enables design flexibility for
the most complex roof shapes.
e-struts are compartively lighter than timber products, making them safer to handle.
Features
t Engineered for straightness and consistent performance
t Greater length = greater design flexibility
t High strength yet lighter and safer to handle
t Chamfered edges for safer and more comfortable handling
t Manufactured from 100% plantation pine
t Manufactured and properties evaluated in accordance with AS/NZS 4357
Structural Laminated Veneer Lumber totally compatible for engineering design
inaccordance with AS 1720.1 Timber Structures Part 1: Design Methods
t e-struts are 65mm wide x 63mm deep
t Suitable for both metal and tile sheet cladding at maximum strut length of 4.5m
e-strut specification
e-struts are manufactured from structural laminated veneer lumber in accordance
with AS/NZS 4357 for N1, N2, N3 and N4 wind classifications.
e-strut is engineer designed and certified to comply with AS1720.1 Timber
Structures Part 1 : Design Methods, AS1684 Residential Timber Framed
Construction - Part 1 Design Criteria, AS/NZS1170 Loading Codes - Parts 0 - 4
andAS4055 Wind Loading for Housing.
45
rafter
Supported roof area

by e-strut = RLW x ULW
e-purlin
e-strut
L=
al
tot
ter
raf
an
sp
e-purlin
e-strut
strutting beam
=t
ota
lc
eili
ng
joi
st
sp
a
nb
oth
sid
es
of
th
es
tru
ttin
gb
ea
m
For determination of roof load width
'RLW' for underpurlins.
RLW =
Raftons
e-purlin
e-strut
B1
B2
For determination of underpurlin load width

ULW for strut loads. ULW = B1 + B2
2
46
L1
e-purlin
e-strut
L1 + L 2
2
e-purlin span tables
e-purlin
Section
D X B (mm)
WInd Classification N1/N2/N3/N4

Dead load: span/300
Live load: span/250
Roof Load Width - RLW (m)
1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
4.2
1.8
Single Span
2.4
3.0
3.6
4.2
Continuous Span
Tile Roof - Maximum strut spacing (m)
For Wind Classification N1/N2/N3
83 x 51
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.8
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
96 x 51
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.3
1.2
2.1
1.9
1.8
1.6
1.6
Sheet Roof - Maximum strut spacing (m)
For Wind Classification N1/N2/N3
83 x 51
1.9
1.7
1.5
1.3
1.1
2.6
2.4
2.0
1.7
1.6
96 x 51
2.4
2.1
1.9
1.7
1.5
2.9
2.6
2.5
2.4
1.9
2.4
3.0
3.6
4.2
e-purlin
Section
D X B (mm)
Roof Load Width - RLW (m)

1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
4.2
1.8
Single Span
Continuous Span
Tile Roof - Maximum strut spacing (m)
83 x 51
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.8
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
96 x 51
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.3
1.2
2.1
1.9
1.7
1.5
1.4
Sheet Roof - Maximum strut spacing (m)
83 x 51
1.7
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.7
2.2
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.0
96 x 51
2.3
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.0
2.5
2.2
1.7
1.6
1.3
1. All fixings and restraints to be installed in accordance with AS1684.
e-strut span tables

Sheet Roof
Tile Roof
Strut Length
Maximum strut spacing 2.1m
Maximum strut spacing 1.8m
Maximum supported roof area 7.0m2
Maximum supported roof area 5.4m2
4.5 maximum for both

sheet and tile roof
1. All fixings and restraints to be installed in accordance with AS1684.
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e-struts
perpendicular
to rafters
Cut the birdsmouth in the e-strut

across the LVL veneers
e-strut
e-underpurlin
Wesbeam recommends that the

birdsmouth is cut across the direction
of the LVL veneers wherever possible.
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Nail fixings must be skewed through

the e-strut into the e-purlin across
the direction of the veneers.
Fix e-struts to e-purlins with minimum
2 x 3.15mm framing nails.
Fix the bottom of the e-strut to the

support with 2 x 3.15mm framing
nails driven through the face of
thee-strut.
Fix the timber chock to the

supporting member with 3 x
3.15mm framing nails.
Any e-struts that are not vertical

must be restrained by blocks
orchocks.
e-underpurlin
e-strut
rafter
face of LVL
chock
wall plate or roof beam
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Vertical e-struts
Cut the birdsmouth in the e-strut

across the LVL veneers.
Fix e-struts to e-purlins with min.
2 x 3.15mm framing nails.
roof rafter
e-strut
support
e-underpurlin
e-strut
Wesbeam recommends that the

birdsmouth is cut across the direction
of the LVL veneers wherever possible.
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The nail fixings must be skewed

through the e-strut into the e-purlin
across the direction of the veneers
Vertical e-struts must be fixed to
the e-strut support (wall plate, roof
beam etc) with min. 4 x 3.15mm
framing nails fixed through the face
of the e-strut.
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e-garage
e-garage is an engineered solution for beams in stick roofs over

garages, car ports and alfresco areas of a residence.
e-garage offers the greatest flexibility in the design of garages and car ports by
making it possible to completely replace steel beams. This extremely strong,
lightweight product delivers work safety benefits whilst reducing the cost and
complexity of construction due to cranes, welders and ballistic nail guns.
All e-garage beams are treated to level H3 providing lasting protection in
external above ground applications against fungal decay, termites and other
wood boring insects. The H3 treatment used by Wesbeam ensures that
e-garage maintains its dimensional stability for length, width, strength and
straightness.
Features include:
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e-garage Specification
e-garage is manufactured from structural laminated veneer lumber in
accordance with AS/NZS 4357.
e-garage is treated to H3 level in accordance with AS/NZS1604.4
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e-garage Span Tables
Wind load: span/150 or 20mm max.
Garage Beams
Single Span
Garage Beam
Section
D x B (mm)
Roof Mass
(kg/m2)
240 x 47
40
90
5200
4200
3700
3300
3100
2900
240 x 65
40
6800
5900
5200
4700
4300
4100
90
5700
4600
4100
3700
3400
3200
Single Span
0.6
1.2
6400
5300
1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
3900
3600
Maximum Span (mm)
240 x77
300 x 77
4700
4200
40
7000
6100
5400
4900
4500
4200
90
6000
4900
4300
3900
3600
3400
40
8100
7100
6500
6100
5700
5400
90
7000
6100
5400
4900
4500
4300
3.0
3.6
5200
4900
Continuous Span
Garage Beam
Section
D x B (mm)
Roof Mass
(kg/m2)
240 x 47
40
90
6700
5600
4900
4500
4100
3900
240 x 65
40
8500
7300
6700
6200
5800
5500
90
7200
6200
5500
5000
4600
4300
Continuous Span
0.6
1.2
7900
6800
1.8
2.4
Maximum Span (mm)
240 x77
300 x 77
6200
5700
40
8700
7600
6900
6400
6100
5700
90
7400
6400
5700
5200
4800
4500
40
10100
8900
8100
7600
8400
6900
90
8800
7600
6900
6400
6100
5700
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e-garage Span Tables
Wind load: span/150 or 20mm max.
Alfresco Beams
Single Span
Alfresco Beam
Section
D x B (mm)
Roof Mass
(kg/m2)
240 x 47
20
Single Span
0.6
1.2
7100
6000
1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
4700
4300
Maximum Span (mm)
240 x 65
240 x 77
300 x 77
5400
5000
40
6400
5300
4700
4200
3900
3600
60
5800
4700
4100
3800
3500
3200
90
5200
4200
3700
3300
3100
2900
20
7500
6500
5900
5500
5200
4800
40
6800
5900
5200
4700
4300
4100
60
6300
5200
4600
5500
5100
3800
90
5700
4600
4100
3700
3400
3200
20
7700
6700
6100
5700
5400
5000
40
7000
6100
5400
4900
4500
4200
60
6500
5500
4800
4400
4000
3800
90
6000
4900
4300
3900
3600
3400
20
8900
8000
7300
6800
6400
6100
40
8100
7100
6500
6100
5700
5400
60
7600
6600
6000
5500
5100
4800
90
7000
6100
5400
4900
4500
4300
3.0
3.6
5800
5400
Continuous Span
Alfresco Beam
Section
D x B (mm)
Roof Mass
(kg/m2)
Continuous Span
0.6
1.2
1.8
2.4
Maximum Span (mm)

240 x 47
240 x 65
240 x 77
300 x 77
56
20
8900
7500
6800
6300
40
7900
6800
6200
5700
5200
4900
60
7300
6300
5600
5000
4700
4400
90
6700
5600
4900
4500
4100
3900
20
9400
8100
7300
6800
6500
6200
40
8500
7300
6700
6200
5800
5500
60
7800
6700
6100
5600
5200
4900
90
7200
6200
5500
5000
4600
4300
20
9600
8400
7600
7100
6700
6400
40
8700
7600
6900
6400
6100
5700
60
8100
7000
6300
5900
5400
5100
90
7400
6400
5700
5200
4800
4500
20
11100
10000
9100
8500
8000
7600
40
10100
8900
8100
7600
8400
6900
60
9500
8200
7500
7000
6600
6300
90
8800
7600
6900
6400
6100
5700
e-garage
Continuous Beams
Consider the e-garage or alfresco beam as a continuous span if Span 1

(Major) is not greater than 2 times Span 2 (Minor). If Span 1 is greater than 2
times Span 2 consider as a single span.
Span 1 Major
Span 2 Minor
Support Points
Cantilevers
It is permissible to cantilever e-garage and alfresco beams. The maximum

allowable cantilever is 25% of the main e-garage or alfresco beam span.
Span = L
Max.
Cantilever = L/4
Support Points
Site Protection
Wesbeam e-garage and alfresco LVL beams need to be protected from

surface and/or end checking due to cyclic climatic changes caused the
elements while the beams are stored on site, during construction and after
final installation. This can be achieved by:
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It is strongly recommended that all treated e-garage products installed in
weather exposed situations are painted, stained or sealed within 30 days to
maintain optimum serviceability, appearance and dimensional stability.
H3 Treatment Guarantee
Wesbeam e-garage and alfresco beams are H3 treated using a Tanalised

preservative treatment manufactured by Arch Wood Protection (Aust)
Pty Limited. Arch Wood Protection (Aust) Pty Limited offer a Structural
Guarantee for Tanalised preservative treated outdoor wood products,
including Wesbeam e-garage and alfresco LVL beams.
Where e-garage beams are cut, notched, drilled or rebated on site, the
exposed area must be resealed with a suitable resealing product such
as Tanalised Enseal Clear or Tanalised Ecoseal available from authorised
Wesbeam distributors.
A copy of the Arch Wood Protection (Aust) Pty Limited Structural Guarantee
for Tanalised preservative treated outdoor wood products can be obtained
at www.tanalised.com
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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Wesbeam LVL different
in its performance to sawn timber
and steel?
Wesbeam LVL is manufactured from thin veneers of Maritime Pine

that are rotary peeled, dried and laminated together under heat and
pressure with a structural adhesive to form a solid member. The
thin veneers are randomly distributed throughout the beams during
manufacture thereby reducing the effect of natural features like
knots and gum veins.
The properties of LVL show much less variation than those of both
sawn timber and glulam. In fact, LVL beams are on average 50%
stiffer and 2-3 times stronger than the sawn timber from which it
ismanufactured.
Steel, being a manufactured product, has a higher strength and
stiffness property compared to LVL but it is also almost 12 times
heavier! This means that much of its higher strength properties are
used to support the steel beam itself.
How much does LVL deflect over time

and is LVL more likely to lead to cornice
cracking than steel beams?
All beams, regardless of product material (e.g. LVL, steel), deflect

upon installation. This is caused by the self-weight of the beam as
well as the loads it supports. But when using the relevant Australian
standards, the beams will achieve the same deflection performance
as steel over time.
What is coefficient of variation (CoV)

andhow is it relevant to the specification
ofstructural beams?
In relation to structural beams, the coefficient of variation is a

measure of the variability in a particular structural property. Structural
products with a low CoV behave more closely to the design with
predicted behaviour whereas products with higher CoVs tend to
vary to a higher degree to their predicted behaviour. Universal steel
beams have similar CoVs to LVL, whilst CoV of MGP pine is at least
twice that of LVL. Choosing products with a low CoV, such as LVL,
will give you a more reliable job.
Because LVL is a wood based

product does that mean that it is
less consistent in its performance
than steel?
LVL has reliable and consistent structural properties, and has

strength and stiffness capabilities greater than the individual veneers
from which it is manufactured. The maximum effect of a single
natural feature (eg. a knot) in an LVL laminate is very small as the
laminates are so thin compared with the thickness of the whole
beam. In terms of structural performance, this achieves reliable and
consistent LVL products. In fact, LVL has a coefficient of variation
that is similar to Australian-produced hot rolled steel sections.
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FAQs
Wesbeams products and technical

literature are fully compliant with
relevant Australian Standards, what
doesthatmean?
Wesbeam LVL products are manufactured in accordance with

the requirements of AS/NZS 4357 Structural Laminated Veneer
Lumber. If required, preservative treated LVL in accordance with the
requirements of AS/NZS 1604.4 (specification for preservative
treatment) Laminated Veneer Lumber are available.
Wesbeams products are typically used in residential construction
and the supporting technical literature produced is in line with the
requirements of AS 1684 Residential Timber-framed Construction.
Wesbeams products are not limited to residential construction and
can be easily designed and specified by building professionals.
What assumptions are made

in Wesbeams span tables and
technical literature?
Span tables and technical literature produced by Wesbeam for the

residential market utilise the design assumptions contained in AS
1684.1 Residential Timber-framed Construction design criteria.
If there are any other design assumptions used or required building
practices, these will be clearly stated in published literature.
How can I be sure that Wesbeam

productswill perform as specified
in the Wesbeam literature?
Wesbeam LVL products are manufactured in accordance with

the requirements of AS/NZS 4357 Structural Laminated Veneer
Lumber with the quality of manufacture externally checked via
audits undertaken by the Engineered Wood Products Association
of Australasia. Being manufactured, LVL products have consistent
design properties that are used in Wesbeams literature.
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Terminology used in these tables

Span
the clear distance between supports measured along the beam.
Continuous Span Beams
are beams supported at three or more points along their length. Continuous span
values given in the tables should only be used where:-
Terminology
a) The beam is not notched or partially cut through at internal support points and,
b) If the spans are not equal, the largest span is not greater that twice
the smallest adjacent span.
However if either of the above conditions are not met, use the singe span tables
forthelargest span to obtain the appropriate size.
Overhang Span
(sometimes referred to as cantilever)
the distance from the face of the support to the free end of the beam, measured
alongthe beam.
Spacing
Tables such as for rafters, floor joists and ceiling joists require the spacing of members
to be known or selected so you can obtain the required size for a given span.
Spacing should be interpreted as the center to centre distance between adjacent
parallelmembers.
Roof Load Width
Roof Load Width (RLW) is used in these tables to determine the load applied to isolated
roof beams such as strutting beams etc. Roof load width (RLW), are measures of
the load applied from roofs. RLW should be determined in accordance with AS 1684
Residential timber-framed construction.
Ceiling Load Width
Ceiling Load Width (CLW) is used in these tables to determine the load applied to
singleroof beams such as hanging beams, strutting-hanging beams etc. CLW are
measures of the load applied from ceilings. CLW should be determined in accordance
with AS 1684 Residential timber framing construction.
Roof Mass
Roof mass has been separated into two categories related to the type of roof
cladding sheet and tile roof only. The roof masses are set forth in AS1684 Residential
timber-framed construction.
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e-house
e-house [beam]
e-house [beam] is our individual beam sizing software that has 55 member
types available, 3D drawings, the option to load multiple, wood-based
structural products, has a powerful sorting function to sort outputs by
product, price, strength and stiffness, the ability to link prices to products,
uses graphic-designed output sheet for greater clarity, ability to add your
company logo and details to the output sheet and the option to include
indicative pricing on the output sheet.
e-house [floor]
e-house [floor] is our software application for easy and fast design of floor
frames, drawing in a three dimensional space and producing documentation
with 2D and 3D images.
e-house [stick]
e-house [stick] is the software to use for easy and fast design and
engineering analysis of stick roofs. The ability to customise both the 2D and
3D images directly assists the carpenter to construct the roof in accordance
with the plan and in compliance with the Building Code of Australia.
e-house [WoH]
e-house [WoH] whole of house is the only software that integrates and
automates all major design elements when specifying and engineering
the building components for wood framed structures under Australian
conditions. e-house [WoH] is the only software that tracks loads, both
dynamic and static, from ridge to stumps enabling optimization of an
integrated framing structure.
Designed to meet the exacting requirements of engineers, architects,
drafting and estimating professionals, e-house [WoH] reduces design time
and provides efficient solutions for pitching or trussing a roof, framing a floor
or bridging an opening.
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Veneer
Species
specification
Joints
Maritime Pine and/or Radiata

Pine
Outer 2 plies are scarf jointed
Inner plies scarf and/or
butt jointed
Moisture Content
8% - 15% (at time of despatch)
Density
660 kg/m3 (approximately)
Adhesive
Phenolic AS 2754.1
Joint Group
JD3
Bond
Type A AS/NZS 2098.2
Finish
Unsanded faces, sawn edges and arrised edges.
Storage
Store on level bearers at maximum 1800mm
centres well clear of the ground, and cover to keep
dry but allow ventilation.
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steel beam substitution

Strutting Hanging Beams

Strutting Counter Beams

Strutting Hanging Beams

Strutting Counter Beams

e-splay Strutting Beams

e-splay Double Splayed Strutting Beams

e-purlin span tables

e-strut span tables

e-garage span tables

Frequently Asked Questions

e-beam is the premier laminated

Use of e-beam Data

Basis for Design

The design loads include:t Dead loads

Design Capacity Factor ()

The capacity factor () used to calculate the design capacity of a structural

Terminology, Definitions and

Using Multiple Sections

Characteristic Design Values

The characteristic Design Values for Wesbeam LVL are available on

When fixing LVL menufactured by Wesbeam, treat it exactly the same as

Structural Design and Certification

e-beam and e-splay strutting and Strutting/Counter beams are required by

Supporting Hanging Beams

Maximum Span (m)

Possible end restraint detail

Possible intermediate restraint detail

roof area supported by

Supporting Underpurlins Only

Roof Area supported (m2)

Maximum Span (m)

For Wind Classification N3

For Wind Classification N3

Strutting Hanging Beams

Strutting Hanging Beams

Supporting Underpurlins and Ceiling Joists

Ceiling Load Width CLW (m)

Roof Load Width RLW for underpurlin (m)

Maximum Span for Sheet Roof & Ceiling (m)

For Wind Classification N3

Maximum Span for Tile Roof & Ceiling (m)

For Wind Classification N3

Strutting Counter Beams

Strutting Counter Beams

Supporting Underpurlins and Hanging Beams

Average Hanging Beam Span (m)

Roof area supported (m )

Maximum Span for Sheet Roof & Ceiling (m)

For Wind Classification N3

Maximum Span for Tile Roof & Ceiling (m)

For Wind Classification N3

Ridge, Intermediate, Eave and Bressummer Beams

Sheet Roof and Ceiling

Maximum Single Span (m)

For Wind Classification N3

Maximum Continuous Span (m)

For Wind Classification N3

For Tile Roof and Ceiling, see next page

Ridge, Intermediate, Eave and Bressummer Beams

Tile Roof and Ceiling

Maximum Single Span (m)

For Wind Classification N3

Maximum Continuous Span (m)