Techlam Timber Featured in Chinese Methodist Church Rebuild

The Chinese Methodist Church in Merivale suffered irreparable damage during the devastating Christchurch earthquakes. Originally built in 1894, the structure was demolished in August 2013.

The Chinese Methodist Church was completely rebuilt throughout 2014/15. The roof structure consists of four large glulam rafter beams, with a steel tension rod running underneath, and glulam purlins connecting these. There were also extensive areas of feature vertical fins, providing detail to internal and external cladding.

The Techlam team worked closely with the engineer and construction company to optimise supply of the glulam package. Due to the size of the rafter beams, extensive pre-cutting and rebating was done in the factory to speed installation on site. Other details included epoxy fitting of the steel struts supporting the tension rods. All the vertical fins were supplied pre-cut, with pocket slots ready to accept internal brackets.

All components arrived on site on time, and fitted together as intended, saving the contractors hours of time and effort on site.

Location: Merivale, Christchurch
Client: Chinese Methodist Church
Architect: Opus Architecture
Structural Engineer: Opus
Builder: Hann Construction
Products Used: Glulam external timber fins, prefabricated glulam bowstring trusses and purlins

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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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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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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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