McIntosh Timber Laminates - New Zealand's most experienced manufacturer of glue-laminated timber, GLULAM



Products & Services


  We Offer The Complete Building Solution.
  • Manufactured under strict conformance to internationally recognised standards
  • Comprehensive cost effective Glulam solution
  • Full engineer's design
  • Variety of form and span
  • CAD drafting facility


Standard Beams
Structural support to roofs and floors can be simply and attractively achieved using McIntosh Standard Glulam beams.  Standard beams can be accurately cut to length and arrive on site sealed or stained and finished ready for installation.  Manufactured for interior or exterior use, these members provide a stability that is not possible in standard timber.
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Curved Beams
The flexibility of Glulam beams allows for the designer’s creative imagination to be realised.  Factory made members can be formed into any practical shape and any desired size.
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Ply Gusset Portals
The most cost effective timber portal.  Simple and economic knee joints are formed using nailed plywood gussets.
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Angle Knee Portals
Cross lapped panels are factory glued to achieve the knee joint for these Glulam portal frames.
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Curved Knee Portals
Effects that can only be achieved by the versatility of Glulam are available using McIntosh curved knee portals.  These members represent the “top of the line” in portal construction.  Their laminations run continuously from base to pinned apex and give a clean sweeping appearance.
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Bridges
The technical properties of timber – it’s durability, high strength to weight ratio and cost effectiveness, combined with it’s aesthetic appeal in any environment, make timber an ideal material for bridge construction.  Straight or curved Glulam bridges are suitable for pedestrian or road traffic.
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Arches
The arch form has long been recognised as providing the most economical support structure.  With the natural suppleness of timber and the techniques of glue lamination, Glulam arches are a low cost, highly efficient structural form.  Glulam radial arches are well suited to achieve large, unobstructed, clear span enclosures and can be used for a variety of buildings, such as aircraft hangars, sports stadiums and display buildings.
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Flooring / Decking
Glulam timber decking for floors and ceilings serves as a structural component and at the same time forms an attractive exposed surface.? Glulam decking is available in several thicknesses and different appearance grades.? Especially applicable for mezzanine floor and apartment refurbishment.
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Connections
In our 50 year's experience McIntosh has developed a wide range of purpose made connections addressing the challenging area of efficient jointing for timber Glulam members.
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Design
McIntosh is able to provide a design service using the expertise of specialist timber engineers. This has achieved notable timber  structures in wide spread international markets.  Full Autocad structured drawings can be developed for project work.