Lumberbank distributes GL17c manufactured by Megabeam located in Caloundra, Queensland, Australia. This product utilises slash pine (pinus elliotti) with high stiffness in its manufacture and with the standard radius camber.
The renowned natural strength of timber is enhanced by the glue laminating process, ensuring GL17c is comparatively lightweight and ideal for long span / high load applications. Glulam GL17c is strong enough to replace flitch beams or steel in most circumstances. Builders are able to cut these using standard tools, excellent for lintels over large window and door openings, garage openings or roof beams where spans over large spaces are required.
Available in 360,400,460 x 85mm
• In all locations subject to specific engineering design or selected from the Megabeam engineered span tables • Fixing materials are to be in accordance with NZS 3604:2011, section 4.0 • In all buildings where the relevant part of the building complies with the NZBC, or in existing buildings, where the designer/engineer is satisfied that the existing building is suitable or the intended purpose • Fabricated connections to be in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.2:201 • This product is not suited to exterior unprotected situations where exposed to weather but may be used in any protected situation • Where specific fire performance is required, the beams must be specified in conjunction with a Fire Engineer • The specification and installation of Megabeam laminated beams must be carried out by (or supervised by) a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) with a relevant license class and with access to all relevant technical documentation. • The beams must be stored, handled, maintained and installed in accordance with all Megabeam requirements.
B1 Structure - Engineering Span tables to AS/NZS 1170:2002, B1.3.1, B1.3.2 B1/VM1, Manufactured to AS/NZS 1328:1998 and AS/NZS 8008:2022.
B2 Durability - NZ 3640/AS1, H1.2 Tru-Core, Boron timber treatment, NZS 3640:2003, NZS 3602:2003, B2.3.2(a).
C6 Structural Stability - Specification to NZS 3603:1993, section 9. Design of Fire Resistance. Including revised version AS/NZS 1720.1-2010. C6.2 (a) C6.3 B1/VM1, AS/NZS 1720.1-2010
• In all locations subject to specific engineering design or selected from the Megabeam engineered span tables • Fixing materials are to be in accordance with NZS 3604:2011, section 4.0 • In all buildings where the relevant part of the building complies with the NZBC, or in existing buildings, where the designer/engineer is satisfied that the existing building is suitable or the intended purpose • Fabricated connections to be in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.2:201 • This product is not suited to exterior unprotected situations where exposed to weather but may be used in any protected situation • Where specific fire performance is required, the beams must be specified in conjunction with a Fire Engineer
The specification and installation of Megabeam laminated beams must be carried out by (or supervised by) a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) with a relevant license class and with access to all relevant technical documentation.
• The beams must be stored, handled, maintained and installed in accordance with all Megabeam requirements. • Glulam products should not be dropped, jarred, or dragged. It's important to take care to prevent surface damage. When loading, unloading, or transporting, protection should be used against strops, chains, or wire ropes. Webbing slings are recommended to avoid damaging the members, and the product should be lifted on its edge to align it with its final position • Where applicable, use spreaders on long members and position slings to ensure a well-balanced load and support. Guy lines should be used to control the product during movement. During transport and erection, care should be taken not to over-stress Laminated products.
MEGABEAM GL17C LAMINATED BEAMS ARE A STRUCTURAL BUILDING ELEMENT FOR USE IN LIGHT TIMBER-FRAMED CONSTRUCTION. MEGABEAM GL17C LAMINATED BEAMS (INCLUDING RAFTERS AND LINTELS) ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BELOW SIZES: 360 X 85MM 4.8, 5.4, 6.0, 7.2 & 8.4M 400 X 85MM 6.0, 7.2, 8.4 & 9.6M 460 X 85MM 7.2, 8.4 & 9.6M
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