 Renewable Resource
Glulam utilises New Zealand's most prolific, renewable resource. It requires less energy consumption and cost to produce Glulam beams than any other structural material.
 Fire Resistance
Glulam has proven fire resistance. Char forming on the outer perimeter of the members prevents continuous combustion. Under fire conditions the Glulam member maintains it's strength and does not fail. The allowed charring rate is 0.65mm per minute. Fire fighting and insurance industries recognise the superior performance of Glulam under fire. In a number of recorded cases Glulam beams remaining in place after fire have had the char layer removed by sand blasting and further sealer coat applied with successful results.
Low maintenance
Timber is naturally resistant to attack by corrosive atmospheres. Appropriate timber treatment minimises deterioration. Glulam members arrive sealed or stained and require minimal long term maintenance.
 Ease of Installation
Light, dry timber beams arrive on site pre-fitted as arranged including connections ready for speedy installation. Glulam members are confidently handled by carpenters and sub contractors; they require no specialist erection techniques.
Shock Resistance
Glulam's resilience permits it to absorb seismic and wind shocks that would cause failure in other materials. Wood has excellent thermal,
acoustic and electrical insulating
qualities.
WHAT IS GLULAM?
Glue lamination timber (Glulam) is an engineered structural material consisting of a number of graded, kiln dried and selected full length laminations; usually 45mm thick, having their grain essentially parallel and bonded with proven adhesives to form a solid member of practically any length, shape or size.
Glulam's natural aesthetic qualities allow the designer to express these structural elements within the building without any false facing or camouflage as is often required with other materials.
Glulam structural beams can be custom built to almost any shape and size, allowing the designer greater freedom in design and form.
WHAT IS GLULAM USED FOR?
Industrial - factories - warehouses - fertilizer stores - wool scourers - aircraft hangers
Commercial - administration buildings - office blocks - reception - lounges - hotels
Leisure - sports centres - swimming pools - grandstands - community centres - resorts
Churches - chapels - auditoriums - halls - convention centres
Education - halls - gymnasiums - classrooms - universities
Domestic - roofs - floor beams - pole houses
Bridges - road bridges - foot bridges
Landscape Structures - aviaries - shade structures - pergolas
Specials - columns - bench tops - curved plates
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