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Glulam offers many benefits when it comes to structural applications:

Large section sizes and long lengths – glulam can be manufactured curved or straight and is often used as structural beams. Finger jointing allows for long lengths.

Increased strength due to the laminating process – glulam is stronger than solid timber as it has fewer natural defects and a wider distribution. It is also comparable to steel in strength but is much lighter.

A high degree of dimensional stability – glulam is manufactured from seasoned timber and is therefore less prone to movement caused by changes in moisture content. However, care needs to be taken if they are used externally or in an environment with rapidly changing humidity (such as an indoor swimming pool). Swelling and shrinkage may lead to splitting or , in an extreme event, delamination of the beam.

Reliability – glulam is manufactured to strict quality requirements from stress- graded timber of known structural capacity. There are glulam quality assurance programs operating in australia, but not all manufacturers may belong to them.

Chemical resistance – glulam is resistant to most acids, rust and other corrosive agents. Typical uses in corrosive situations include animal hide curing complexes, fellmongery, fertiliser storage and swimming pools.

  • Merbau Magna Laminated Beams GL17C / GL17S

    Magna Beams are produced by a licenced manufacturer from small pieces of Kwila timber using a durable, structural glue. They are ideal for use in structures where the beauty of a rich red/brown hardwood is to be expressed or where superior strength is required. They can be used in exposed external environments including bush-fire prone areas and are resistant to termites. They stay straighter are available in longer lengths than solid timber beams.

    Refer to Magna Beam Span Tables here :-Magna Beam Span Tables Link

    Specification

    All beams carry certification to AS/NZS 1328, together with the 15yr manufacturer’s warranty supplied with all other
    Magna Glulam product. The products are Appearance Grade A (suitable for clear finish) and suitable for Service Class 3
    (fully exposed). They are also BAL29 rated.

    • Timber: Kwila (Merbau) Intsia bijuga
    • Moisture: 12-16%
    • Strength: GL17
    • Adhesive: Phenol Resorcinol Formaldehyde
    • Service Class: Suitable for Class 3 environments.
    • Appearance grade: A

    GL17S BEAMS 3.6 – 7.8 m  Appearance Grade A, SL3  (Straight Beam)

    Size Lengths Grade
    90 x 42 (3.6; 4.8; 5.4; 6.0: 7.8) GL17
    140 x 42 (3.6; 4.8; 5.4; 6.0: 7.8) GL17
    190 x 42 (2.4; 3.0; 3.6; 4.8; 5.4; 6.0; 7.2; 7.8) GL17
    240 x 42 (3.6; 4.8; 5.4; 6.0; 7.2; 7.8) GL17
    290 x 42 (3.6; 4.8; 5.4; 6.0; 7.2; 7.8) GL17
    140 X 65 (3.6; 4.8; 6.0;7.2; 7.8) GL17
    170 X 65 (3.6; 4.2;4.8;6.0) GL17
    190 X 65 (3.6; 4.2;4.8;6.0) GL17
    240 X 65 (3.6; 4.2;4.8;6.0) GL17
    290 X 65 (3.6; 4.2;4.8;6.0) GL17
    330 X 65 (3.6; 4.8; 6.0; 7.8) GL17
    140 X 80 (3.6;4.8;6.0;7.8) GL17
    190 X 80 (3.6;4.8;6.0;7.8) GL17
    240 X 80 (3.6;4.8;6.0;7.8) GL17
    290 X 80 (3.6;4.8;6.0;7.8) GL17

     

    GL17C BEAMS 3.6 – 7.8 m  Appearance Grade A, SL3  (Pre-Cambered)

    Size Lengths available Grade
    190 X 65 3.6; 3.9; 4.2; 4.8; 5.1; 5.4; 5.7; 6.0; 7.8 GL17
    230 X 65 3.6; 3.9; 4.2; 4.8; 5.1; 5.4; 5.7; 6.0; 7.8 GL17
    260 X 65 (3.6; 4.2;4.8;6.0) GL17
    295 X 65 (3.6; 4.8; 6.0; 7.8) GL17
    195 X 85 6.0 GL17
    230 X 85 6.0 GL17
    260 X 85 6.0 GL17
    295 X 85 6.0 GL17
    330 x 85 6.0 GL17
  • GL17C Pine Laminated Beams

    Glulam Treated Engineered Pine

    Gluelam Pine GL17C  is a Glue Laminated Engineered Wood Product manufactured from select quality pine timber. Available in  H2 for termite protection for internal applications or H3 Treated for external, above ground, weather exposed applications.

    Pine GL17C Beam is the strongest softwood glue laminated beam available, with numerous structural applications, particularly where high load and critical performance is required.

    Builders know how practical timber beams is for lintels over large window and door openings and for garage beams, or as roof beams where spans over large spaces are dictated by design.

    – All Glulam Beams supplied pre-cambered and B grade appearance unless otherwise specified. A Grade appearance beams available at a surcharge.

    Sizes available :-

    130 x 65 / 130 x 85 / 130 x 135

    165 x 65 / 165 x 85 / 165 x 135

    195 x 65 / 195 x 85 / 195 x 135

    230 x 65 / 230 x 85 / 230 x 135

    260 x 65 / 260 x 85 / 260 x 135

    295 x 65 / 295 x 85 / 295 x 135

    330 x 65 / 330 x 85 / 330 x 135

    360 x 65 / 360 x 85 / 360 x 135

    395 x 65 / 395 x 85 / 395 x 135

    425 x 65 / 425 x 85 / 425 x 135

    460 x 65 / 460 x 85 / 460 x 135

    495 x 65 / 495 x 85 / 495 x 135

     

     

     

  • GL18C Hardwood Laminated Beams

    Our GL18C Hardwood Laminated Beams are a glue laminated engineered wood Product manufactured from select quality Tasmanian Oak and Vic Ash timber .GLL18 beams are manufactured to AS/NZS 1328 by quality glulam manufacturers, and have high strength, dimensional stability, great load carrying capacity and superior fire resistance.

    DURABILITY

    Durability Class 4
    Plantation Hardwood
    Available Cambered (600m radius) and straight

    SIZES* (mm)

    • 65 x 120, 150, 180, 210, 240, 270, 300, 330, 360, 390, 420
    • 85 x 120, 150, 180, 210, 240, 270, 300, 330, 360, 390, 420, 450, 480, 510, 540, 570, 600
    • 115 x 120, 150, 180, 210, 240, 270, 300, 330, 360, 390, 420, 450, 480, 510, 540, 570, 600
    • 135 x 120, 150, 180, 210, 240, 270, 300, 330, 360, 390, 420, 450, 480, 510, 540, 570, 600

    GRADE APPEARANCE

    All Glulam Beams supplied pre-cambered and B grade appearance unless otherwise specified. A grade appearance beams available at a premium +extra lead time

  • GL21C Hardwood Laminated Beams

    Class 1 Durability

    DURABILITY

    Durability Class 1
    BAL29 rating
    Available in untreated
    Available Cambered (600m radius) and Straight

    SIZES* (mm)

    • 65 x 120, 155, 185, 215, 245, 280, 300, 315, 350, 380, 410
    • 85 x 120, 155, 185, 215, 245, 280, 300, 315, 350, 380, 410, 445, 475, 505, 535, 570, 600

    All Glulam Beams supplied pre-cambered and B grade appearance unless otherwise specified. A grade appearance beams available made to order at surcharge

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