Glulam
Glulam consists of a number of timber laminations that are glued together. Glulam can be used for many different types of structures, such as beams, portal frames, bridges, poles etc.
Glulam is a beautiful and flexible material, which can be used in almost all types of buildings.
Why Glulam
Today Glulam is used in many varied types of construction. The majority sold is used in new buildings, especially leisure buildings, schools etc. More recently glulam has become a well embraced material and is used in churches, plagy grounds, bridge building, multi-storey car parks, electricity masts and many other projects.
Wood has well know qualities which are also characteristic of glulam. Glulam is just as inviting, warm and real as the wood it is made from. Wood, together with other natural materials has regained its popularity and is being used considerably more within the building industry.
In construction glulam is used for its strength and character building versatility. It can be produced in individual shapes - straight or curved - large or small.
The colour of the material gives the building a light and gentle touch. In interaction with other natural materials glulam creates visual appeal within the building producing a good living and working environment.
Modern glulam technique combined with the durability of wood makes glulam a highly versatile construction material with unique qualities:
Glulam Strength
Three different properties are considered in the evaluation of the strength of glulam: bending, tension and compression strength.
Tensile strength
The tensile strength is the necessary force to tear the beam.
Compression strength
The pressure strength is the necessary force to crush the bream.
Bending strength
The bending strength is the necessary force to break the beam when it is bent.
