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J-Frame 8
Description

Engineered straight, strong and durable, J-Frame 8 is suitable for a wide range of uses; including residential and commercial framing and truss systems.

J-Frame is a general purpose Structural Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) gauged framing timber product manufactured by Juken New Zealand (JNL) from 100% renewable Radiata Pine, plantation forest.

J-Frame is the only structural framing timber in New Zealand to currently have CodeMark. This proves compliance with the building code and acceptance by all New Zealand councils.

Key Features
  • Reliable straight and durable
  • Made in accordance with strict quality and environmental standards
  • Boron preservative treated
  • J-Frame 8 is available in a range of lengths and sizes
  • J-FRAME 8's design and manufacturing process, ensures consistency in strength, stiffness and stability
  • Two structural grades of J-Frame are produced
  • The characteristic properties of J-Frame are above the minimum of MSG8 in respect of J-Frame 8 and above the minimum of MSG10 for J-Frame 11 as documented in table 2.3, NZS3603:1993 (Timber Structures Standard)
Categories
Structural Timber
Ranges
J-Frame
Scope of Use
  • J-FRAME 8 is a general purpose Structural Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) gauged Framing timber manufactured by Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL) from Radiata Pine. A reliable straight and durable product, J-Frame 8 can be used in a wide range of applications including residential and commercial framing and truss systems. J-FRAME 8 is CodeMark certified, an engineered wood product, being manufactured to AS/NZS 4357 (Structural LVL), AS/NZS 1491 (Finger Jointed Structural Timber), supported by ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System). (Refer Product & Process Integrity comments).
Limitations on Use

J-Frame should be kept dry when being stored. Place on the ground with packers to prevent moisture uptake. The plastic wrapping should be removed only when the product is being used and should be re-covered to maintain its dry state.

Statement of Building Code Compliance

J-Frame is Codemark Certified. All details are available at jnl.co.nz

Other Performance Attributes

For a full list of compliance and certification visit jnl.co.nz

The characteristic properties of J-Frame are above the minimum of MSG8 in respect of J-Frame 8 and above the minimum of MSG10 for J-Frame 11 as documented in table 2.3, NZS3603:1993 (Timber Structures Standard).

B1 Structure compliant
Structure
B2 Durability compliant
Durability
F2 Hazardous Building Materials compliant
Hazardous Building Materials
BRANZ Appraised
BRANZ Appraised
CodeMark
CodeMark
Documents
J-Frame Technical/Design Manual
BRANZ Appraisal 646

646 (2019)

CodeMark (CM70031) Basis for Certification

v2 2019

CodeMark Certificate

CM70031

Scion: Moisture Meter Correction Figures
Scion: Recommended Procedure for Moisture Testing
J-Frame Care & Maintenance Guide — Codemark
J-Frame Brochure
Technical Manual
Sizes & More Information

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