Techlam Glulam at Hilton Brown Pool

Techlam recently supplied the main roof structure to this new state-of-the-art facility in Hobsonville, Auckland. The facility features a new 20m indoor pool purpose-built for lessons, with water heated to 32°C for comfort, and high-tech filtration ensuring excellent water quality.

Cassidy Construction engaged Techlam to supply the main rafters, complete with factory epoxied connections to enable quick and easy installation on site. Due to the nature of the installation, there was zero tolerance across the building width, and the members had to be detailed with extreme accuracy.

The members arrived on site, right in line with the construction sequence, and were installed effortlessly.

This is another great example of how working closely with trades can ensure the successful and painless delivery of a commercial project, all whilst keeping within the construction programme.

The new facility opened mid-May 2018.

Location: Rawiri Palce, Hobsonville, Auckland
Client: Hilton Brown Swimming
Architect: Ward Architects LTD
Structural Engineer: Kirk Roberts
Builder: Cassidy Construction
Products Used: Simply Supported Main Rafters Beams, Structural Epoxied Connections.
Date: 2017/18

Glulaminated Visual Appearance Grade

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Techlam Trade's Visual Appearance Grades are the best choice for any application where timber members are exposed to view.

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Techlam Laminated Timber Posts and Beams can be used in all forms of construction where the structure relies on AS/NZS 1170: 2002. The design and use must be in accordance with Techlam specifications, design criteria and selection tables.

If installed in accordance with the Techlam installation requirements, Techlam laminated posts and beams and Techlam structural laminated flooring will comply with the performance clauses of the Building Code:

Structure B1/AS1: meets the requirements of B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, b, f, j, m, q) B1.3.4 (a, b, c, d, e); AS 1170:2002 for engineering span tables; AS/NZS 1328:1998 and AS5068 for building element.
Durability B2/AS1: meets the requirements of B2.3.1(a) B2.3.2. All timber is treated in accordance with NZS 3640. Techlam does not carry out this treatment, Techlam relies upon its suppliers as they are all third party accredited.
Protection from Fire C: APA Evaluation of Char Rate (ASTM E119), TT-118, January 2015; meets the requirements of C6.3 C6.4. Where members are required to have a fire resistance rating the designer can use the following standards for FRR design: TT-118 OR: NZS 3603:1993 (section 9).
Hazardous Building Materials F2/AS1: meets the requirements of F2.3.1. Timber treatment suppliers meet NZS3640, which includes flash-off requirements.

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Rafter Beams

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Lightweight, strong and aesthetically pleasing, laminated timber is far superior to solid timber, with stability and consistent structural properties key benefits.

FSC Certified

Techlam laminated timber posts and beams can be used in all forms of construction where the structure relies on AS/NZS 1170: 2002. The design and use must be in accordance with Techlam specifications, design criteria and selection tables.

Structure B1/AS1: meets the requirements of B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, b, f, j, m, q) B1.3.4 (a, b, c, d, e); AS 1170:2002 for engineering span tables; AS/NZS 1328:1998 and AS5068 for building element.
Durability B2/AS1: meets the requirements of B2.3.1(a) B2.3.2. All timber is treated in accordance with NZS 3640. Techlam does not carry out this treatment, Techlam relies upon its suppliers as they are all third party accredited.
Protection from Fire C: APA Evaluation of Char Rate (ASTM E119), TT-118, January 2015; meets the requirements of C6.3 C6.4. Where members are required to have a fire resistance rating the designer can use the following standards for FRR design: TT-118 OR: NZS 3603:1993 (section 9).
Hazardous Building Materials F2/AS1: meets the requirements of F2.3.1. Timber treatment suppliers meet NZS3640, which includes flash-off requirements.

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Connection Detailing

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Techlam can source and pre-fit many different types of structural timber connections in the plant, allowing significant reductions in time spent on site and reducing the need for site cutting or epoxying.

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