Master Chord™ LVL Truss Chords are made of eco-friendly Norway Spruce from certified forests. Its superior strength, quality, uniformity and light weight make it the #1 choice.
Master Chord LVL Truss Chords are manufactured with the grain in each veneer running parallel to the length of the chord, making it ideal for long spans.
Master Chord LVL Truss Chords are made from Master Plank®, so they are stronger, straighter, lighter and more stable than sawn lumber. Available in long lengths - up to 48' - to simplify or eliminate chord splices.
Manufactured from wood - a totally renewable resource. Use of wood in construction helps store carbon and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. We take great pride in our well managed forests.
Truss Chord Sizes
Master Chord is available in the widths from 5-1/2" to 16" and in lengths from 8' to 48' in 2' increments. Master Chord LVL can be combined with your 1 3/4" beam header orders. Master Chord LVL truss chords are compatible with standard hanger sizes.
Applications
Master ChordTM LVL may be used for plate connected trusses which require high strength tension members such as attic trusses, agricultural truss applications, girder trusses and long-span trusses.
Benefits
Additional strength means less jobsite damage, saving $
- Spruce require less pressure for plate installation, minimizing machine wear
- Available in all standard I-joist depths to match floor elevations
- Values are included in major truss plate software for ease of design, engineering verification
Green Resource
Our forests are managed according to the ISO 14001 environmental standard and the ISO 9001 quality standard. They are certified under the Finnish Forest Certification System and by the world's largest forest certification organization, the PEFC.
Performance
Master Chord LVL provides predictable high strength and deflection performance because during manufacture the veneers are graded and sorted for stiffness, then laminated in a carefully controlled pattern that ensures strength and a high degree of uniformity.
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