New hySPAN Solutions Range Structural LVL

hySPAN Key Features

• hySPAN PROJECT is the product you know and trust and is now more affordable
• hySPAN+ offers an alternative to F17 hardwood beams in traditional sizes
• Terminator – cost effective termite protection with 25 year guarantee* for peace of mind
• Sourced from managed plantation forests for green star points (FSC ‘Chain of Custody’ certified upon request)
• Fully supported by CHH Woodproducts technical expertise
• Start specifying today with new and improved designIT software

Cost effective termite protection

As part of the Terminator^® range all hySPAN sections are available H2-S treated against termites for use south of the Tropic of Capricorn. Both hySPAN PROJECT and hySPAN+ are available H2-S TERMINATOR treated – cost effective termite protection with 25 year guarantee* for peace of mind see next page for more information. Other treatment levels may be obtained from suppliers by request.

Wood, naturally

Carter Holt Harvey ensures that its wood is legally sourced from managed forests and offer FSC ‘Chain of Custody’ certified upon request for green star points. Both hySPAN PROJECT and hySPAN+ are manufactured using an ‘A’ Bond with less than 0.5mg/l Formaldehyde (equivalent to E0) emissions from the final product. For further information on our environmental initiatives » click here

* The guarantee is provided by the chemical supplier for the benefit of the property owner. It is a limited and conditional guarantee covering the provision of replacement product in Australia. The full terms and conditions are available at www.chhwoodproducts.com.au/guarantees

FIELD & PRODUCT SUPPORT

For quick, clear product answers, our technical support phone line –
1800 808 131 – links you to our newly expanded, engineering support team or you can request a representative visit. Our experienced support team can assist with enquiries ranging from sizing and design to installation advice.
It’s fast, easy and it’s free.

PHONE - 1800 808 131

Local TECHNICAL MANAGERS

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Suitable Applications include

• Beams
• Lintels
• Rafters
• Floor Joists
• Purlins

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A Timberbuilt Solution for St Clare’s, Taree NSW

In March 2011 Timberbuilt Solutions fabricated and supplied an engineered portal frame structural solution with hySPAN LVL for the Construction Facility, part of extensions to St Clare’s High School under the Federal Government’s BER Scheme. 

Starting out with drawings from the architect, a 3D model was created in Cadwork.  This detailed every precise dimension of the hySPAN LVL members along with connecting bolts brackets and screws.   Timberbuilt Solutions then converted all objects in the model into CNC machine files.

 Then the hySPAN LVL was cut, drilled and recessed automatically in the Hundegger K2 precision joinery machine according to these files.  This is an example of BIM –Building Information Modelling.  The components were then assembled into the various portal frame columns and rafters and packed for despatch.

All portal frame members arrived on site packed and wrapped, and clearly labelled for assembly.  As all portal frame components were precision cut and drilled, they simply bolted together for rapid erection of the frame.  A Timberbuilt Solution is as easy to assemble as fabricated steel, and considerably lighter.

The Timberbuilt package included working drawings with connection details, and even a column layout to assist with site set out.  All hardware connections including base brackets and Chemset fasteners were supplied to ensure rapid assembly.

As the photos demonstrate, an attractive and functional building has been created, with the warmth of the hySPAN LVL portal frames being complemented by the plywood panelling to the lower internal walls of the workshop.

 A sanded finish to the hySPAN LVL portal frames enabled a stain to be applied, for a consistent finish with the plywood lower wall panels.  This created a warmer, more organic interior.  The exposed knee braces create an honest, practical structural shape and are consistent with the workshop environment.

The engineered hySPAN LVL portal frames provide the structural strength needed for this application at an affordable price, with many added environmental bonuses:

• The structure now acts as a carbon store, locking up 4.29 tonnes of CO₂ for the life of the building,  

• The manufacture of the LVL required far less energy to produce than a steel equivalent. 

• hySPAN LVL is manufactured from plantation radiata pine, a renewable resource. 

• Timberbuilt Solutions’ hySPAN LVL offcuts are used as fuel and do not go to landfill.

Exterior portal frames were given an additional treatment of LOSP H3 treatment for durability in outdoor above ground use.  This is an almost colourless treatment that still enables stain finishes to be applied.

Our congratulations and thanks go to Austin McFarland Architects who had the foresight to conceive a natural and practical design that allowed Timberbuilt Solutions to provide an affordable and environmentally responsible solution.

Timberbuilt Solutions have provided an engineered timber solution as strong as steel, better looking than steel, and with environmental benefits that steel can’t match.  If you would like to construct your next commercial building from practical, attractive and affordable engineered timber portal frames, please contact Timberbuilt solutions on (03) 9543 3733

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