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How is NZ Pine graded?
Through good silvicultural management, New Zealand pine logs come in a range of qualities capable of yielding lumber grades to meet almost any requirement.
What are the requirements around using wood for pedestrian access routes?
The Building code for slip resistance for pedestrian access routes states that surfaces which provide the direct access route (including where this is a deck) require a slip resistance of 0.4.
What finish do I need on my beams?
If your beam is going to be used in a situation where appearance is important such as house interiors, halls etc – appearance Grade A should be specified...
What is glulam?
Glue-laminated timber (glulam) is the name given to large solid wood members manufactured by gluing many smaller pieces together....
Why does wood need to be treated?
Most timber is susceptible, to varying degrees, to biological degradation from various hazards such as heat, moisture and insect attack.
Can glulam beams be used for exterior applications?
Glulam is suitable, and should be treated for exterior use....
Why should I use glulam instead of solid timber?
Because glulam is manufactured from selected grade, kiln dried material it is stronger and more stable than a solid timber beam of the same section....
What strength grades should glulam be designed to?
The new glulam code AS/NZS 1328 allocated Glulam beams manufacturers in New Zealand radiata pine to three grades – GL8, GL10 and GL12....
What type of quality assurance comes with glulam beams?
All glulam available in New Zealand must be manufactured to comply with the joint Australian and New Zealand standard...
What is the recommended storage condition for glulam?
In order to maintain the best condition of manufactured glulam proper storage and handling is important....

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