Ryan,

Good information, thanks!

I'd like to add a word of caution here that this info is meant for this brand of beams (as it says). It may be different for other brands and types of beams.

here is info on another brand:

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This comes from a 6 page PDF file (78k) on Field Notching and Drilling of Glue Laminated Timber Beams
(APA Engineered Wood Systems)

Bill

[This message has been edited by Bill Addiss (edited 02-28-2004).]

Bill