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Design Values for Canadian Species used in Canada - CWC
Structural Composite
(http://cwc.ca/wood- These specified strengths and modulus of elasticity are based on lumber that is
products/structural- graded in accordance with NLGA Standard Grading Rules for Canadian Lumber.
composite/) Lumber should be identified by a grade stamp in accordance with the provisions or
the CSA Standard CAN/CSA-O141. These values are referenced in the NBCC or the
Treated Wood provincial equivalent.
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conjunction with the appropriate adjustment factors found in the CSA O86 Standard
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