Techlam NZ's Prefabricated Solutions Make On-Site Construction Effortless

Reducing Construction Waste is something Techlam NZ is passionate about. As a responsible manufacturer, Techlam is dedicated to protecting human health, natural resources and the environment.

With their own prefabrication department, Techlam can ensure the changing needs of the construction industry are met. On-site construction waste is the single largest waste source. So, by prefabricating glulam beams, Techlam reduce the overall waste. And any waste at the plant can be disposed of taking the environment into account. Techlam's wastage programme ensures all by-products and adhesives are disposed of without impact on the environment and any off-cut timber is carefully converted into energy for heating.

Carrying out prefabrication in Techlam's plant ensures that when products are delivered to site, they can be ready to go, making it easy for all involved. Prefabricating means less time, less tools, less brain power, less wastage, and less hassle for everyone involved!

See the recently finished Farmers Pavilion in Ashburton above. With all beams prefabricated and ready for construction. The process was seamless, resulting in zero on-site construction wastage.

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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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