APA-EWS Evaluated QB Rim Board
QB Rim is an engineered wood glulam rim board used in construction, particularly in framing buildings. QB Rim is a structural member that exhibits enhanced strength, stability, and resistance to warping or splitting.
Product Sizes and Features:
- 1 ½” thickness in depths of 9 1/4″, 9 1/2″, 11 1/4″, 11 7/8″ and 14″
- 3½” and 5½” thickness in depths up to 20″
- Additional thicknesses available
- Square cut in 20′ lengths for easy handling (other lengths may be special ordered)
- Manufactured to a +3/32, -0 tolerance and a consistent, low moisture content of 12% for increased dimensional stability
Glulam Rim Boards offer several advantages
QB’s glulam rim boards are popular in modern construction due to their several advantages. QB Rim could be used for residential and commercial construction framing. They are often combined with other engineered wood products, such as I-joists, to create efficient and reliable building structures.
Strength
Glulam is known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making it capable of supporting heavy loads without excessive bulk.
Stability
The gluing process used in manufacturing glulam results in a stable product that is less prone to shrinking, twisting, or warping than solid lumber.
Long spans
Glulam rim boards can be manufactured in long lengths, which reduces the need for splicing and increases design flexibility for architects and engineers.
Sustainability
Glulam is considered an environmentally friendly choice because it uses renewable wood resources and can be sourced from sustainably managed forests.
Consistency
Unlike solid lumber, glulam’s engineered construction ensures uniformity and predictability in its mechanical properties.
QB Rim Allowable Design Properties
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