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Window, Door and Garage Door Headers

Key - Each cell contains two nominal header sizes:
Row 1: Header size for bearing length = 3.0"
Row 2: Header size for bearing length = 1-1/2"
Steps in Using This Table:
1. Find the row with the appropriate roof loading conditions (Live Load, Dead Load & LDF).
2. Find the clear opening that meets or exceeds the window, door, or garage door size.
3. Find the span of the trusses or rafters that frame into the header.
4. Select the proper header size. Single Story - No Storage

POWER BEAM® Selection Table for Window, Door and Garage Door Headers - One Story Application

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 POWER BEAM® Selection Table for Window, Door and Garage Door Headers - One Story Application

Window, Door and Garage Door Header

Example Problem Load Duration Factor (LDF)

Load Conditions: Live = 30 psf LDF Duration

Dead = 15 psf
1.00 10 years; normal loads
LDF = 1.15
Clear Opening: 12' 1.15 2 month; snow load
Span of Supported Roof Framing: 20' 1.25 7 days; non-snow or construction
Anthony POWER BEAM® Selected: 3-1/2 x 9-1/4 w/ 1 trimmer
Notes: (Single Story Applications)

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2336 3803 4011 5625 6267 6806 8400 10338 12600 14215 16211 18480 21085 24104 27647 31862 36888
7' 2016 3803 4011 5625 6267 6806 8400 10338 12600 14215 16211 18480 21085 24104 27647 31862 36888
1.5 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 7.5 9 10.5 12 13.5 16.5 18 21 25.5 30
1789 2912 3071 4307 4798 5211 6669 8400 10080 11249 12658 14215 15947 17884 20064 22537 25365
8' 1351 2805 3039 4307 4798 5211 6669 8400 10080 11249 12658 14215 15947 17884 20064 22537 25365
1.5 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 7.5 9 9 10.5 12 13.5 15 16.5 19.5 22.5
1413 2300 2426 3403 3791 4117 5270 6883 8400 9306 10382 11550 12823 14215 15745 17434 19307
9' 949 1970 2134 3403 3791 4117 5270 6883 8400 9306 10382 11550 12823 14215 15745 17434 19307
1.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 7.5 9 9 10.5 12 13.5 15 16.5 18
1037 1863 1965 2756 3071 3335 4268 5575 7056 7936 8800 9726 10722 11796 12956 14215 15586
10' 692 1436 1556 2584 3039 3335 4268 5575 7056 7936 8800 9726 10722 11796 12956 14215 15586
1.5 3 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 6 7.5 7.5 9 10.5 10.5 12 13.5 15 16.5
779 1540 1624 2278 2538 2756 3528 4608 5811 6624 7578 8400 9213 10080 11007 12000 13067
11' 520 1079 1169 1941 2283 2584 3528 4608 5811 6624 7578 8400 9213 10080 11007 12000 13067
1.5 3 3 3 3 3 4.5 6 6 7.5 9 9 10.5 12 12 13.5 15
600 1247 1351 1914 2133 2316 2964 3864 4862 5542 6340 7190 8076 8800 9567 10382 11249
12' 400 831 900 1495 1759 1990 2882 3864 4862 5542 6340 7190 8076 8800 9567 10382 11249
1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 6 7.5 7.5 9 10.5 10.5 12 12 13.5
472 981 1062 1631 1817 1973 2526 3279 4126 4703 5380 6102 6867 7677 8461 9149 9875
13' 315 654 708 1176 1383 1565 2267 3279 4126 4703 5380 6102 6867 7677 8461 9149 9875
1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 3 4.5 6 6 7.5 7.5 9 10.5 10.5 12 13.5
378 785 851 1406 1567 1702 2171 2817 3544 4040 4622 5242 5900 6595 7328 8099 8800
14' 252 523 567 942 1108 1253 1815 2709 3544 4040 4622 5242 5900 6595 7328 8099 8800
1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 3 4.5 6 6 6 7.5 9 9 10.5 12 12
307 638 692 1148 1351 1482 1885 2445 3077 3507 4012 4550 5121 5725 6362 7031 7733
15' 205 426 461 766 900 1019 1476 2203 3077 3507 4012 4550 5121 5725 6362 7031 7733
1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 6 6 7.5 7.5 9 9 10.5 12
253 526 570 946 1113 1260 1651 2142 2696 3073 3515 3986 4487 5016 5573 6160 6775
16' 169 351 380 631 742 840 1216 1815 2584 3073 3515 3986 4487 5016 5573 6160 6775
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 7.5 7.5 9 10.5 10.5
211 439 475 789 928 1050 1458 1892 2381 2714 3104 3521 3962 4430 4922 5440 5983
17' 141 292 317 526 619 700 1014 1513 2154 2635 3104 3521 3962 4430 4922 5440 5983
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 6 6 7.5 7.5 9 9 10.5
178 369 400 665 782 885 1281 1683 2117 2413 2761 3131 3524 3940 4378 4838 5321
18' 119 246 267 443 521 590 854 1275 1815 2220 2730 3131 3524 3940 4378 4838 5321
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 7.5 7.5 9 9
151 314 340 565 665 752 1089 1506 1895 2160 2471 2803 3155 3526 3919 4331 4763
19' 101 209 227 377 443 501 726 1084 1543 1887 2321 2803 3155 3526 3919 4331 4763
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 7.5 7.5 9 9
130 269 292 484 570 645 934 1356 1706 1945 2225 2523 2840 3174 3527 3899 4288
20' 86 180 194 323 380 430 622 929 1323 1618 1990 2416 2840 3174 3527 3899 4288
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 6 7.5 7.5 9
112 233 252 419 492 557 807 1204 1544 1760 2013 2283 2569 2872 3192 3527 3880
21' 75 155 168 279 328 371 538 803 1143 1398 1719 2087 2503 2872 3192 3527 3880
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 7.5 7.5 7.5
97 202 219 364 428 484 702 1047 1403 1600 1830 2075 2336 2611 2901 3207 3527
22' 65 135 146 243 285 323 468 698 994 1216 1495 1815 2177 2584 2901 3207 3527
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 6 7.5 7.5
85 177 192 319 375 424 614 916 1281 1460 1670 1895 2132 2384 2649 2927 3220
23' 57 118 128 212 250 283 409 611 870 1064 1309 1588 1905 2261 2649 2927 3220
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 7.5 7.5
75 156 169 280 330 373 540 807 1148 1338 1531 1736 1954 2184 2427 2683 2951
24' 50 104 113 187 220 249 360 538 766 936 1152 1398 1677 1990 2341 2683 2951
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 6 7.5
66 138 149 248 292 330 478 714 1016 1231 1408 1597 1797 2009 2233 2467 2714
25' 44 92 100 165 194 220 319 476 677 829 1019 1237 1483 1761 2071 2416 2714
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 6 7.5
59 123 133 221 259 294 425 634 903 1105 1299 1473 1658 1854 2060 2277 2504
26' 39 82 89 147 173 196 283 423 602 737 906 1099 1319 1565 1841 2147 2486
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 6
53 109 119 197 232 262 380 566 807 987 1203 1364 1535 1716 1907 2107 2318
27' 35 73 79 131 154 175 253 378 538 658 809 982 1178 1398 1644 1918 2220
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 6
47 98 106 177 208 235 340 508 723 885 1088 1266 1425 1593 1770 1956 2151
28' 32 65 71 118 138 157 227 339 482 590 725 880 1056 1253 1474 1719 1990
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6
43 88 96 159 187 212 306 457 651 796 979 1178 1326 1482 1647 1820 2002
29' 28 59 64 106 125 141 204 305 434 531 653 792 950 1128 1327 1548 1791
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6
38 80 86 144 169 191 277 413 588 719 885 1074 1237 1383 1536 1698 1867
30' 26 53 58 96 113 127 184 275 392 479 590 716 858 1019 1198 1398 1618
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6
32 66 71 118 139 157 228 340 484 593 729 885 1061 1211 1346 1487 1636
32' 21 44 47 79 93 105 152 227 323 395 486 590 707 840 988 1152 1333
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 6
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 Connections for Two-Piece 31/2" Wide Anthony Power Beams

For Top-Loaded Applications

Minimum Connection Required:
Two rows of 1/2" Diameter Lag Screws(3) or Bolts (4) at 24"
on center staggered. 2"

24"

For Side-Loaded Applications 2"

12"

Maximum Uniform Load Applied to Either Side: Use either

all bolts or all lag
screws in any one
Two Rows Spaced At: 24" o.c. 12" o.c. connection -- do not combine.

Lag Screws(3) 500 plf 1000 plf

Bolts(4) 920 plf 1840 plf

Notes:
1. Verify adequacy of beam in uniform load tables.

2. Values listed are for 100% load duration. An increase of 15% for snow load roof
applications or 25% for non-snow roof conditions is allowed where permitted by
the building code.

3. Lag screws are to be 1/2" diameter x 7" of material conforming to ASTM Standard
A307 with a minimum bending yield strength of 45,000 psi. A 3/8" lead hole is
required for each lag screw. Turn lag screws tight with a wrench to achieve full
penetration. Do not hammer. A standard cut washer is required between the wood
and screw head.

4. Bolts are to be of 1/2" diameter material conforming to ASTM Standard A307 with
a minimum bending yield strength of 45,000 psi. Bolt holes are to be the same diameter
as the bolt, and located 2" from the top and bottom of the member. A standard cut washer
is required between the wood and bolt head and between the wood and nut.

5. Beams loaded from only one side must be restrained to minimize rotation.

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Shear Design Equations for Notched and Tapered Beams

Source: APA EWS S560

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Vertical 1/2" Diameter Holes in Glulam Beams

While field-drilling vertical holes in Glulam beams should be avoided, there are situations where they may be required. This
Technical Note provides guidance on the drilling of a single 1/2" vertical hole in simple span Glulam beams of various thicknesses.
These recommendations are based on a "worst case" scenario that assumes the beam is placed at its maximum span and is fully
loaded with uniformly distributed loads. Concentrated or other non-uniform loads have not been considered and for such loads or
other situations the effect of drilling a vertical hole should be checked by a qualified design professional.

Background: Figure 1: Hole in Glulam Beam

In analyzing a beam for the effect of drilling a single vertical hole it is necessary
to consider both shear and bending capacities. Since the shear design require-
ments are greatest at the ends of the beam, vertical holes generally cannot be
placed at these locations without analysis by a qualified design professional. In a Glulam Beam
similar manner, the center of the span is the area of maximum bending stress, and
again, a design professional's analysis is required when holes are desired to be
placed in these areas. Between the areas of high shear and high bending stress,
small vertical holes can be placed. This technical note provides guidance on the 1/2" Hole
location of these safe areas for drilling vertical holes 1/2 inch or less in diameter.

Drilling the hole:

These holes must be carefully drilled along the vertical axis of the beam. (see
Figure 1.) If the beam is deep it is recommended to use a drill guide and a sharp
bit to preclude the bit from wandering as it passes through the beam depth. In
addition, the beam should be inspected at the possible hole location to insure that there are no knots, knot-holes, finger joints or
other allowable defects in the vicinity of the hole (within the the width of the beam on either side of the hole).

Figure 2 is provided to illustrate the allowable location for these vertical, 1/2" diameter holes:

Simple Span Length = L

3 1/8" - 3 1/2" width

.13 L .26 L .74 L .87 L

5 1/8" - 5 1/2" width

.05 L .31 L .69 L .92 L

6 3/4" width
.06 L .34 L .66 L .94 L

8 3/4" width
.04 L .35 L .63 L .96 L

Ref.: APA - The Engineered Wood Association

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 Power Beam® Handling & Storage

TIPS
Power Beams
Power Beams should be stored and should be stored on edge
handled in accordance with the and not wide face.
following guidelines to maximize
performance and minimize
necessary field adjustments:
Protect the glulam products from direct exposure to weather conditions (i.e. sun, wind, rain, snow) by storing
under cover or by leaving the paper wrap intact until they are installed in place.

Store on stickers or racks above ground moisture and in orderly stacks at heights that may be handled safety.

Use care in moving and storing with forklifts to prevent damage with forks.

To minimize checking, seal ends of beams after trimming or cutting.

Do not install damaged glulam. Notify Anthony Forest or your local distributor for assistance.

Once beams are installed, remove protective wrap, allow them to gradually season and adjust to the temperature
and moisture conditions of the structure.

Do not directly expose glulam members to rapid changes in moisture and temperature, typical of temporary
heating units, Such exposure may result in excessive surface checking.

In the field, glulam is subject to humidity and moisture that can affect critical size tolerance
and appearance. To maintain the dimensional stability and minimize checking of Power Beams,
each beam is surface sealed with a special protective wax emulsion coating for wood.

Our sealers are environmentally friendly, water-based products that help stabilize the moisture
content of wood. Not only does the seal protect the glulams from environmental moisture, but
it allows the glulam to adjust to the environment slowly.

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Engineered Timbers
...offer versatility, economy, strength, and durability

Versatility The energy efficiency of engineered timber High resilience allows Glulams to absorb
Anthony glued laminated timber has a can provide additional savings to the shocks that could rupture alternative
proven track record of reliability for a property owner. The natural thermal and building materials like concrete or steel.
variety of structural applications. Exposed insulating qualities of laminated wood can Glulam is also ideal for use in areas
beams offer a dramatic design element, yet be combined with thermally efficient subject to high winds or earthquake damage.
provide an unusual sense of softness, natural insulation materials to keep heat loss at a Glulam also has excellent fire-resistive qual-
charm, and inviting warmth. minimum. ities. The performance of Glulam under fire
conditions is markedly superior to most
At the same time, engineered timber Strong, Durable, Fire Safe, and Stable unprotected non-combustible materials.
construction provides an exceptionally high Throughout history, wood has been a
level of safety, durability and cost efficiency. durable building material, assuming proper Readily Available
Kiln-dried Anthony Glulam offers a strong, principles of design, construction, and The Anthony Glulam is readily available
workable long span performance capability maintenance are followed. The Anthony through a network of stocking distributors
unmatched by any other building material. Glulam provides an even higher degree throughout the country. Glulams are offered
of proven quality manufacturing. in specified lengths up to 60' in framing,
Cost Effective/Energy Efficient industrial, architectural, and premium grades.
Anthony Glulam is surprisingly Both the 2400F and 3000F Power Beam All beams are either bundled or individually
economical as compared to the higher cost exhibit property characteristics superior to wrapped with water-resistant paper. Beams are
composites or steel. The Glulam has a high solid sawn wood. Extra precautions are squared-end trimmed and manufactured with
strength to weight ratio and is sized to fit all taken to ensure all laminations are kiln-dried a standard 2000' radius camber or no-camber.
system-type framing applications. to a maximum 15% moisture content.
One piece construction reduces building The end product results in a beam member Computer Software
time and cost, and the Glulam can be with an exceptional level of dimensional Anthony Forest offers a Windows friendly
trimmed to fit on the job site. stability, virtually eliminating checking, sizing software for fast and accurate sizing
twisting, warping and shrinkage. of most beam applications.

Vaulted Ridge
Ceiling Beams

Stair Treaders Window

and Stringers Header
Basement
Beams
Garage Door
Header
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Environmental Stewardship
Keeping our forests healthy is important to Anthony Forest Products Company. Healthy forests will continue to provide
wood products coming from the Certified Sustainable Forest that are vital to all of us while ensuring that we have forests
and wildlife for future generations of Americans. To ensure forests are protected, Anthony Forest Products Company is a
member of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® program and Abundant Forest Alliance.

What is the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®?

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) program is a comprehensive system of principles,
objectives, and performance measures developed by professional foresters, conservationists and
scientists, among others that combines the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with the
long-term protection of wildlife, plants, soil and water quality. There are currently
over 136 million acres of forestland in North America enrolled in the SFI® program, making it among the
world's largest sustainable forestry programs.

Who is the Abundant Forest Alliance?

We’re a group with many goals but one mission – to reassure you that there will always be plenty of
Certified Sustainable Forests. We realize how important it is to keep our forests
healthy, growing and abundant forever. We work to protect the delicate balance
between supplying the products people need and giving the forest environment what it needs
to flourish. There are 10 million more acres of forest in the U.S. today than 15 years ago. Our industry plants over 1.7
million trees every day, more than making up for what we harvest. Because of our reforestation efforts coupled with
nature’s amazing regeneration abilities, our forest inventory has grown by 39% over the past half century.

For more information about the SFI program or AFA, please visit their websites:
www.aboutsfi.org or www.abundantforests.org