Getting LVL Right—Key Learnings from the Wesbeam & ClearCalcs Webinar
As we continue our series on Tom Rickerby’s expert insights from the ClearCalcs Webinar, we take a closer look at specifying LVL correctly by following these key rules.
Discover Australia’s premier range of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). Manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility, our engineered wood is designed to span further and carry greater loads.
Discover Our Products
Wesbeam supplies more than 600 customers nationwide through a state-of-the-art distribution network, delivering Australian-made LVL products across every state and territory.
Find a SupplierFrom floor and wall systems to roof, townhouse and mezzanine applications, our products are engineered to work as part of complete structural solutions, supporting compliance, efficiency and confidence from design through to delivery.
Explore Structural Systems
The plant runs 24/7 for up to 362 days each year, supplying high-performance engineered wood products to builders, timber merchants, frame and truss manufacturers, architects and engineers nationwide. A fully integrated supply chain, local expertise and a national distribution network - Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane - ensure fast, reliable service. The business employs just under 300 FTEs.
About Us
Wesbeam EWP is manufactured from responsibly sourced Australian timber, supporting renewable construction, certified supply chains and more transparent environmental decision-making. Wesbeam LVL and I-joist products now with Environment Product Declarations (EPDs).
Download our EPD'sStructural Engineering + Design Support for Smarter Building Outcomes
Explore Structural Engineering + Design Division
Wesbeam's engineering and design capability is led by experienced engineers, estimators and technical specialists who understand both structural design and on-site construction realities. The team participates in industry bodies and standards conversations, helping Wesbeam remain at the forefront of engineered timber practice.
Explore MoreAccess Wesbeam span tables, design guides, installation guides, compliance documents, technical data and helpful videos.
Visit Guides & Resources
We have designed a range of tools to help builders, designers, and developers make more informed structural decisions, and to equip the Australian residential building industry with the knowledge to approach design and engineering with greater confidence.
Learn MoreFor more than two decades, Wesbeam has helped shape the Australian engineered timber industry through manufacturing excellence, product innovation and customer partnership.
Learn about Wesbeam
Our fully integrated supply chain, local expertise, and technical excellence position Wesbeam as the intelligent choice for Australia’s building industry.
Learn MoreDiscover Australia’s premier range of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). Manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility, our engineered wood is designed to span further and carry greater loads.
Discover Our ProductsFrom floor and wall systems to roof, townhouse and mezzanine applications, our products are engineered to work as part of complete structural solutions, supporting compliance, efficiency and confidence from design through to delivery.
Explore Structural SystemsStructural Engineering + Design Support for Smarter Building Outcomes
Explore Structural Engineering + Design DivisionAccess Wesbeam span tables, design guides, installation guides, compliance documents, technical data and helpful videos.
Visit Guides & ResourcesFor more than two decades, Wesbeam has helped shape the Australian engineered timber industry through manufacturing excellence, product innovation and customer partnership.
Learn about WesbeamPublished: • 1 min read
At Wesbeam, we know that in today’s competitive townhouse market, every millimetre matters and every decision counts. Including the products you use, and the partners you choose.
Proudly carrying the Australian Made logo, Wesbeam is Australia’s only local manufacturer of both LVL and LVL I-joists - trusted by builders for the quality, reliability, and support that make us their Smarter Townhouse Building Partner.
Our precision-engineered floor systems help you work smarter, build faster, and save money - whether it’s a single townhouse or a multi-lot project.
We help you make the most of every square metre with:
Smarter designs for narrow blocks
fully designed and detailed floor systems for faster installation
Compliant and sustainable products
Scalable solutions for repeatable, profitable builds
And reliable local supply to meet demand and keep things moving
But it’s not just the floor systems - it’s the people behind them.
Wesbeam’s Design and Engineering Team and our Business Development Managers in each State works with you from day one to solve problems and find cost-saving opportunities before you're even on site.
Resulting in less rework, faster builds, and better margins.
For smarter floor systems and expert support, you can trust - Make Wesbeam your Smarter Townhouse Building Partner.