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Futurebuild LVL truFORM
Description

truFORM is structural laminated veneer lumber (LVL) specially prepared for use as concrete formwork beams — bearers, joists, walers, and soldiers.

Key Features
  • Painted bright orange for moisture protection and easy identification
  • Lighter and stronger than traditional alternatives
  • Faster and easier to install than traditional alternatives which enhances productivity and reduces forming costs
  • Use results in an improved concrete finish that is straight and true
  • Straight, true, strong, lightweight and dimensionally stable
  • Veneers are bonded together using type 'A' (marine) bond, known for long-term durability in structural applications
  • Each piece is branded for ease of identification
  • Stringent quality control — EWPAA certified
  • Manufactured from sustainably-grown New Zealand plantation pine
  • Available FSC CoC Certified on request (Certificate Number: SCS-COC-001319)
  • Declare Red List free
  • Span Tables available for both vertical and horizontal forms
  • Supported by technical support and software from Futurebuild LVL
Declare LBC Red List Free
Declare LBC Red List Free
FSC Certified
FSC Certified
NZ Made
NZ Made
Scope of Use

For use in concrete formwork and is suitable for joists, bearers, walers and soldiers

  • Span Tables available for both vertical and horizontal forms
  • Supported by technical support and software from Futurebuild LVL
Statement of Building Code Compliance

Solid Futurebuild LVL products are manufactured in accordance with AS/NZ 4357 Structural Laminated Veneer Lumber with properties determined in accordance with AS/NZS 4063.2:2010 and so comply with the provisions of the New Zealand Building Code through clause 2.3 for engineering design in accordance with NZS3603:1993 Timber Structures Standard.

Futurebuild LVL is committed to manufacturing innovative engineered building products. For quality assurance the Futurebuild range is manufactured with independent audit processes and product certification.

All Futurebuild LVL products are manufactured using a type ‘A’ bond with less than 0.5mg/L formaldehyde emissions from the final product (equivalent to E0).

Other Performance Attributes
  • Veneers are bonded together using type 'A' (marine) bond, known for long-term durability in structural applications
  • Stringent quality control — EWPAA certified
  • Manufactured from sustainably-grown New Zealand plantation pine
  • Available FSC CoC Certified on request (Certificate Number: SCS-COC-001319)
  • Declare Red List free
Documents
Futurebuild LVL Specific Engineering Design Guide
Futurebuild LVL Technical Library
Sustainability: EPD, Declare Red List Free & FSC Certification
Technical Manual: Formwork

2019

Additional Information

Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) is one of New Zealand’s leading forest products companies, manufacturing and supplying timber, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), plywood & other building products in New Zealand.

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