Boise, Idaho — May 1, 2019 — During the 2019 Pacific Cost Builders Show (PCBC),
Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) (NYSE: BCC) will present the relaunch of
its 2.1E Versa-Lam LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams and headers with increased
modulus of elasticity (MOE) grades. By shifting to a common approach for assigning
MOE grades, Boise Cascade will simplify the process of designing wood structures.
The PCBC 2019 expo will take place May 30-31 at San Francisco, California’s Moscone
Center. During the expo, Boise Cascade will brief editors and industry influencers on its
action plan at booth 445.
“Currently, there are two acceptable methods of determining the MOE value for structural
wood beams, and EWP manufacturers have been split between the two methods,” said
Tim Debelius, division marketing director for Boise Cascade Wood Products. “Boise
Cascade is shifting to assigning MOE grades based on the method used by other EWP
producers in order to simplify the design process for specifiers.
This shift will not only showcase the superior design values of Versa-Lam LVL, but will
also help lumberyards reduce the risk of inadvertently substituting beams with lower
design values where Versa-Lam LVL has been specified.”
According to Debelius, Boise Cascade will begin shipping Versa-Lam LVL with increased
MOE grades in early summer 2019. Boise Cascade will continue to publish Versa-Lam
LVL product code reports in both ‘True E,’ as well as ‘Apparent E’ values, allowing
engineers to continue using either calculation method.
“Our engineers and local representatives are committed to assisting customers and
provide the support needed for a smooth transition,” said Debelius. “While designers
are encouraged to begin using the new grades in their layouts as soon as possible,
we fully understand that they need the latitude to start the transition based on their
current inventory levels and the projects they have in the pipeline.”
For more information about Boise Cascade’s action plan, visit PCBC 2019 booth 445
or visit www.bc.com/apples.
ABOUT BOISE CASCADE
Boise Cascade is one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and
plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building
products. For more information, please visit our website at www.bc.com.