Description
Special Order — onCENTER 2.1E LVL — 1-3/4 in x 16 in x 14 ft is a special-order onCENTER® 2.1E laminated veneer lumber size distributed by BlueLinx for engineered beams, headers, and related structural framing applications.
Special Order — Estimated lead time: 1–2 weeks. Contact your local store or request a quote for current availability and pricing. Lead time is an estimate and may vary by size, quantity, and supplier availability. Use current onCENTER design literature and published load tables for sizing and installation.
Technical Performance
- Grade: 2.1E
- Shear-Free Modulus of Elasticity (Esf): 2.1 × 106 psi
- Apparent Modulus of Elasticity (Eapp): 2.0 × 106 psi
- Flexural Stress (Fb): 3,100 psi base design stress; depth adjustment applies per current guide.
- Horizontal Shear (Fv): 285 psi
- Compression Perpendicular to Grain (Fc⊥): 750 psi
- Allowable Moment — 16 in depth: 18,210 ft-lb
- Allowable Shear — 16 in depth: 5,320 lb
- Approx. Weight: 7.4 PLF for 1-3/4 in width
- Qualification: ASTM D5456; qualified by APA — The Engineered Wood Association
- Use Condition: Covered, dry-use conditions; moisture content less than 16%
- Deep Member Note: 1-3/4 in LVL at 16 in depth and deeper is to be used in multiple-ply members unless lateral stability is evaluated by a design professional.
Documents & Resources
- Warranty: onCENTER Lifetime Limited Warranty
- Product Overview: onCENTER Engineered Lumber Product Overview
- Specifier’s Guide: onCENTER Engineered Lumber Specifier’s Guide
- Load Tables: 2.1E LVL UDL Tables — All Depths
- 40/20 Span Table: 40 PSF Live Load / 20 PSF Dead Load Addendum
- Installation Guide: Residential Floor & Roof Systems — English
- Installation Guide — Spanish: Residential Floor & Roof Systems — Spanish
- Bilingual Installation Guide: onCENTER Engineered Lumber Installation Guide
- Architectural Specifications: onCENTER LVL Architectural Specifications
- Safety Data Sheet: onCENTER LVL SDS
- Manufacturer Resource Library: BlueLinx onCENTER Resource Library
Product Specifications
Depth | 16 in |
Grade | 2.1E |
Length | 14 ft |
Thickness | 1-3/4 in |
Use Condition | Covered / Dry Use; MC <16% |

