Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) Floor Decking with Glulam Ledger

2x6 SPF laminations on edge, staggered 3-1/2 in framing nails at 12 in O.C., perimeter glulam support ledger

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
27 parts and 62 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Ensure lumber moisture content is below 15% to prevent severe lateral shrinkage gaps across the wide laminated plane.
Confirm ledger fasteners have full thread engagement into the solid core of the glulam girder.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) Floor Decking with Glulam Ledger

2x6 SPF laminations on edge, staggered 3-1/2 in framing nails at 12 in O.C., perimeter glulam support ledger

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
27 parts and 62 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Ensure lumber moisture content is below 15% to prevent severe lateral shrinkage gaps across the wide laminated plane.
Confirm ledger fasteners have full thread engagement into the solid core of the glulam girder.