Glued laminated timber also abbreviated glulam is a type of structural engineered wood product constituted by layers of dimensional lumber bonded together with durable moisture resistant structural adhesives.
Best glue laminated wood beams.
Glue laminated timber glulam is a structural engineered wood product commonly used for beams and columns in residential and commercial applications.
These tables are provided as a guideline.
Timber technologies glue laminated beams are superior in all strength characteristics to solid sawn lumber and pound for pound stronger than steel.
Most stock beams widths for residential construction include 3 1 8 3 1 2 5 1 8 5 1 2 and 6 3 4 inches.
Glue laminated glulam beams.
Aitc beam capacity tables.
Types of glue for laminating.
The term laminating can apply to three different procedures.
In north america the material providing the laminations is termed laminating stock or lamstock.
The glue lines are very thin approx.
It is also relatively easy to find stick glulam beams available in i joist compatible depths.
The treatment protects the glulam beam from rot decay and insects.
0 3 mm the adhesives are very insensitive to chemical influences see also the section additional characteristics and design properties.
Table specifications are provided with each table indicating conditions and assumptions used to calculate the loads.
Glulam beams manufactured by apa members are certified with the apa trademark.
Treated glulam beam s can be used in applications where the beam is exposed to weather.
Glue laminated beams glulam are structural wood beams that hold the ceiling or roof up on large commercial buildings or residential homes.
The mark signifies that the manufacturer is committed to a rigorous program of quality verification and testing and that products are manufactured in conformance with ansi standard a190 1 standard for wood products structural glued laminated timber.
Inasmuch as glulam is given a preservative treatment the compatibility of the preservative agents used and the adhesive used has to be verified.
Its high strength is great for decks allowing for wider spacing between support posts enlarging the unobstructed view and usable space under the deck.
It is a highly visible form of mass timber in contemporary projects with long spans framing signature designs left exposed to take advantage of wood s natural aesthetic.
If you re using glulam for nonresidential applications you can also have custom members made.
Our titan timber beams resist checking and twisting and are job site ready with one piece construction and more cost efficient than lvl and psl.
