dboice posted on February 08, 2010 12:27
Numerous "laminated" columns have begun cropping up around the country. Most of them are nail
laminated and some have added a bead or two of non-structural adhesive between the plies. This adhesive
is totally useless to hold multiple plies of dimensional lumber in tension or shear and therefore is of no use in
assigning strength to the product. Do not be deceived by the claim of "nail plus".
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