Engineered Wood Products

Engineered wood products (EWP) are strands, particles, fibers or veneers with adhesives that bind together to form a composite wood material. EWP are man-made and used for home and commercial construction projects. Each piece of EWP can be matched together to reach longer spans, save time, create less waste and lower overall costs. Dolan’s EWP are of excellent quality and have good structural characteristics.

The I-JOIST

If your project requires wood that withholds bends and splits, i-joist-engineered wood is a good choice. Joists are the horizontal supporting structures that go between the foundation, walls, or beams that support a structural ceiling.I-joist is an engineered wood with great strength that can carry heavier loads with less lumber than dimensional lumber. It is manufactured with a wide flange for dependable stability and provides a larger nailing area.  I-joists are strong and will not bend, split or bow. Because of this,   they provide solid ceiling support. I-joists are perfect for residential and light commercial projects, are easy to install, and provide a robust combination of structural characteristics.

LVL, Laminated Veneer Lumber

Need great design flexibility in your engineered wood?? Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is the right choice to add the final touches to your construction project. It is designed to be used for structural applications like headers, beams, and rim boards.Our quality LVL provides the reliability and durability needed to support the framework. It delivers consistent dimensions, increased durability and decreased shrinkage. It resists shrinking, warping, and splitting. and holds greater design thanks to a variety of widths and lengths. It has a high resistance to moisture, protecting the structure from leaks and warping from moisture.Some applications that LVL is perfect for include garage door headers, window and door headers, floor beams, and ridge beams.

PSL, Parallel Strand Lumber

Building an open floor plan? PSL is one of the strongest pieces of lumber that you can build with. Dolan’s can help with your selection.With PSL, the beams, headers, and columns of your structure will have greater strength and reliability, and provide you with a new world of greater design options. PSL can support heavy loads and span long distances, producing superior strength and performance. Joists are the horizontal supporting structures that run between the foundation, walls, or beams that support a structural ceiling. The combination of using PSL beams and columns creates a durable strength that is capable of supporting open floor spaces and long-distance lengths.  PSL can also be used in wood framing to support smaller beams of LVL, trusses or I-beams, to provide them with the strength that they otherwise would not have. PSL’s laminated coating makes it moisture, fungus, and insect resistant, and perfect for extreme weather.

Glulam, Stronger Than Steel, Custom Ordered

Glulam is amazing offering greater strength and stiffness than comparable lumbers; the best support wood for superior structures.Glulam increases performance and value for small and large projects with durable, moisture-resistant adhesives that bond it together. Glulam is perfect for supporting exposed and open spaces including vaulted ceilings and can also be used in applications like floor beams, ridge beams, and cantilevered beams.If you need strength and stability for your project, we can help you with your glulam selection and will custom order to your specifications.

LSL, Laminated Strand Lumber, Custom Ordered

Revolutionary! Versatile! So adaptable and used for things like columns, stair stringers, headers, beams, sill plates, and rim boards. Innovative processing uses small trees that are not straight or strong enough for other lumber products, yet it is truly high-performance. It is often used as the core for wood doors, providing superior screw and bolt holding. It can also reduce installation time by providing a one-piece solution for many residential applications. These pieces can hold large drill holes for structural integrity.Among the many applications LSL is used for are stiles, window frames and headers, and door frames and headers. Dolan’s custom orders to your requirements.

Roof Trusses

Build framing with wood trusses for reliability and efficiency. With precise fittings, you enjoy superior reliability.Rather than conventional hand framing, roof trusses save time and materials. You are guaranteed to have perfect cuts and exact measurements thanks to computer programming.   Dolan’s roof trusses are strong enough for permanent roof attachments and other materials like insulation and ceiling fans. They are designed to support the space above a room and the entire roof. There are many different types of trusses designed to support different structures. We can help you determine the type you need for maximum flexibility so electrical wires, plumbing and HVAC systems can be easily passed through. Our trusses assure high-quality framing and will support even the most complex framing systems.

Floor Trusses

Looking for the right framing that provides you with ample design flexibility? Dolan’s floor trusses will do the job.Engineered wood flooring systems can span greater lengths and are for new construction or renovations. Floor trusses are the way to hide ducts, HVAC systems, and electrical systems. Our floor trusses provide greater design flexibility than traditional framing, both inside and out. Floor trusses allow faster completion time, reduce installation time, eliminate spacing errors, and more.Our decades of experience and the best supplies and tools are the reasons why so many building professionals prefer Dolan’s. Visit us and let us provide you with the best products and service.