Techlam Creates Innovative Glulaminated Timber Solutions

With many years' experience, Techlam has created many one-of-a-kind structures using glulaminated timber. They have recently supplied glulam to unique projects around the country such as The Hutt Valley Health Hub and Green School NZ. By using modern treatments, connections and ideas, these projects can meet and exceed their requirements. Techlam has been around for almost 30 years, and in that time has manufactured many different treatments, species, shapes, and sizes of engineered timber.

Using engineered timber is flexible, sustainable and biophilic. Techlam can manufacture many unique shapes and sizes of glulam. Any type of curve is achievable out of timber to make each design different and innovative. In addition to that, a sustainable element can be added to the project to provide environmental credit. Using natural products also means biophilia can be present, to improve the health of the inhabitants and lift the atmosphere. Innovations in mass timber have brought the reality of carbon-neutral construction attainable on a large scale. When trees are harvested and replaced, mass timber can sequester significantly more carbon during their growth than what's emitted during manufacture, transportation, and construction stages.

At Techlam, the team can help in any area. Whether it is BIM modelling for a project or offering technical advice before and after manufacture, they would love to be involved in saving time for everyone and continue creating unique projects to bring people together. Creating sustainable and solid structures that come together with ease can be done through collaboration and early engagement of all stakeholders. Techlam can offer their expertise in making the most innovative and suitable solutions.

Whatever the situation, timber is a great product to use. Although used in the construction industry for many years, it can still be used to create innovative projects that show nature's beauty in new and different ways.

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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Glulam Portals

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Techlam laminated timber portal frames are a structural solution, providing large and efficient spans.

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Techlam laminated timber portals can be used in all forms of construction where the structure relies on AS/NZS 1170: 2002. Manufacturing is subject to project specific environmental conditions.

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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Glulam Bridges

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Glulam bridges are a tried and proven answer to many bridging requirements.

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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