PLT Midfloors a Smart Choice for Medium Density Projects

Specifying Woodspan PLT Panels as an alternative to a traditional timber midfloor has been a success on recent projects including a three-storey, 44-unit Kāinga Ora Apartment project in New Plymouth.

The PLT Panels, were a cost-effective solution utilising framing grade timber that is laminated together to form a strong and structurally efficient intertenancy floor. With all of the grain in these mass timber panels running in one direction they provide long spans and a low profile (only 140mm).

Woodspan PLT Panels are made to measure and offer a sustainable solution that is very fast to install compared to traditional midfloor construction. Additionally the panels achieve a 60/60/60 passive fire rating (AS 1530.4.2014), simplifying the fire design for IT floors.

Perfect for most medium density residential and commercial projects, Woodspan PLT Midfloor panels provide an easy intertenancy floor solution for townhouses and two to four level apartments.

Learn more about Woodspan PLT Panels online or check out other projects that use PLT products.

Woodspan PLT Midfloor — Terraced Housing & Apartments

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Woodspan PLT Midfloor panels (parallel laminated timber) are glue laminated, structural mass timber panels suitable for use as midfloor structures in medium density construction such as terraced housing or 2-4 level apartment buildings.

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PLT panels are suitable for use as floor and roof structures including diaphragm applications:

In any wind zone or calculated wind pressure (ULS)
In all exposure zones, excluding microclimates as defined in NZS 3604:2011
In conjunction with a primary structure that complies with the NZ Building Code or where the designer has established that the existing structure is suitable for the intended building work
In all hazard classes up to and including H3.2.
As a diaphragm where specifically designed.
In applications where NZ Building Code Clause C6 (structural stability) obligations apply.
Woodspan PLT Panels may be used with residential and commercial floor loadings up to 3.0kPa
Available in 90mm, 117mm and 140mm thicknesses giving multiple spanning options. Maximum panel size 7200mm x 890mm

If designed, installed and maintained in accordance with all Woodspan requirements, Woodspan PLT Panels will comply with or contribute to compliance with the following performance claims:

B1 Structure: B1.3.1 B1.3.2 B1.3.3 (a, b, c, f, i, j, m, q) B1.3.4 (a, b, c, d, e) — Verification Method B1/VM1, AS/NZS 1170:2002 set, AS/NZS 1328:1998 (parts)
B2 Durability B2.3.1 (a) B2.3.2 (a) — Acceptable Solution B2/AS1
C6 Structural Stability C6.2 C6.3 — Verification Method B1/VM1, NZS 3603:1993
F2 Hazardous Building Materials F2.3.1

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