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Does anybody know if LVL can be toe-nailed (to a king stud)?

thanks
rich


No. Hangers or supports.


http://www.buildgp.com/DocumentViewe...lementid=11562

See "bearing details" on last page.

And note

"Confirm the required bearing area is provided by a
support that has adequate strength to carry the load."


Might want to get the fastening schedule from the web site of the your LVL
manufacturer.