Glulam Beams

Glulam is the commonly used abbreviation for Glued Laminated Timber. Glulam’s tensile characteristics make it suitable for long span, load-bearing widths, such as bridges. It is an exceptionally strong material, used for load-bearing structures where visual appearance is important. It can also be shaped, helping to form spacious buildings.

Benefits of Glulam Beams

Suitable for large spans
High strength to weight ratio
Straight, shaped and curved forms
Natural beauty & appearance of timber
Excellent fire resistant properties
Resistant to aggressive chemical environments
Easy to handle, can be worked using ordinary tools
Surface can be treated
Sourced from well managed forests (Chain of Custody certified)
Minimal environmental impact when manufactured
Recyclable
Eco-friendly and biodegradable, generating less atmospheric CO2 relative to other building products
Thermally efficient

Description

Manufactured from selected high grade timbers

Using small cross-sectional boards; finger jointed and laid with the grain parallel to form larger cross sections and lengths. This produces exceptional strength to weight ratio suitable for long span load bearing structures combined with the aesthetic appeal of timber.

Natural, environmentally friendly and versatile

The versatility of Glulam is recognised as a structural building material for all market sectors. With increased demand for Off Site Manufacture and sustainable construction, we have extended our product and service offer to include Glulam.