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Glulam Span Tables


The Glulam Span Tables have been developed primarily for domestic applications in accordance with NZS3603 “Timber Structures Standard” and with the joint AS/NZ 1328:1998 standard “Glue Laminated Structural Timbers”


The purpose of these tables is to make it easier for builders, draughtsmen, architects and engineers to come up with a quick and accurate design for Glulam beams.  These cover the most common domestic uses for Glulam beams – roof beams, rafters, ridges, lintels and floor beams.  At a glance designers and builders will be able to find the correct size of beams for a variety of spans at various spacings and loadings.


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