New hySPAN LVL Solutions Range - Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts

Engineered to perform

hySPAN Structural LVL is available in two complementary ranges delivering both softwood and hardwood alternative beam solutions. hySPAN PROJECT and hySPAN+ are easy to work with using traditional building tools and are clearly branded for easy identification and your guarantee of quality.

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

HYSPAN DISTRIBUTORS

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hySPAN Solutions Structural LVL Range^†

The table below contains the standard sections for the new hySPAN solutions range. Depths of 120, 140, 190 and 290 are not stocked in all states. It is recommended specifiers either select the nearest appropriate hySPAN PROJECT size suitable for the application or check with your local stockist for availability. For more detailed information about the product simply download a copy of the ‘hySPAN solutions range specification’ data sheet » click here

hySPAN LVL solutions range
35 mm	45 mm	63 mm	75 mm
Section Depth
90	90	90	-
120	120	-
130	130	130	-
140	140	-
150	150	150	150
170	170	170	-
190	190	-
200	200	200	-
240	240	240	-
290	290	-
-	300	300	300
-	360	360	-
-	400	400	400
-	-	450	-
-	-	-	525
-	-	600	600

	hySPAN+ (F17 graded LVL)
	hySPAN PROJECT
	Available in both hySPAN+
	and hySPAN PROJECT

^†Available H2-S Termite Treated and Untreated

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Certification and Compliance
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Handling and Installation

FREE TIMBER DESIGN SOFTWARE

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.

Description and Applications

hySPAN is structural laminated veneer lumber (LVL) which has been manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4357. hySPAN is manufactured from plantation timber, which is rotary peeled, dried, and laminated together in continuous long lengths. The veneers are bonded together using a Type ‘A’ (marine) bond, which has proven performance for in excess of 50 years. hySPAN is produced with a minimum grade ‘D’ face and is not generally used for appearance applications.

Properties and Identification

The properties of hySPAN solutions range have been determined by testing as required by AS/NZS 4357. Free designIT software or span tables can be used to specify hySPAN beam sizes for houses or similar structures. Alternatively, the product specification and properties for design to AS1720.1 are available at » here

Applications

hySPAN is suitable for all structural applications in residential, commercial, industrial and rural applications (following design verification). hySPAN is not intended to support brickwork or other heavy masonry products.

Termite Protected

hySPAN H2-S Terminator is available in all sizes and is part of the Carter Holt Harvey Terminator range. hySPAN H2-S Terminator is treated against termites south of the Tropic of Capricorn. The treatment is applied to the glueline during manufacture to achieve full termite protection to the core of the beam. No further sealing is required on cut ends, holes or notches.

Other treatment levels are available from suppliers on request, but treatment is limited to above ground use. hySPAN cannot be readily treated for in ground contact applications.

Environmental certification

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.

Moisture content

hySPAN, at time of despatch from the manufacturing site has a moisture content of between 8-15%.

Certification & Compliance

Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts is committed to manufacturing innovative engineered building products. For quality assurance the hySPAN range is manufactured with independent audit processes and product certification.

Formaldehyde Emissions

All hySPAN is manufactured using an 'A' Bond with less than 0.5mg/l Formaldehyde emissions from the final product.

Marsden Point Production

Technical Literature

See the brochure tab for all available literature related to hySPAN.

Handling and Installation

Storage

The following recommendations regarding storage are made in order to ensure that the full benefits of hySPAN as a dry, straight and true material are available at the time of installation.

Stack on level bearers to keep flat and straight.
Stack well clear of the ground for good ventilation.
Store under cover to keep dry prior to installation.

Note: After installation, exposure to sun and rain for normal periods of construction is not a cause for concern.

Installation

hySPAN may be installed and fixed in exactly the same way as seasoned timber. AS1684 contains many standard details for fixing of timber members which can be utilised as required. In order to determine the capacity of fasteners used with hySPAN, joint group JD4 properties shall be taken to apply.

Health & Safety

The MSDS available from the website details all health and safety precautions required when using hySPAN

Common Installation Details (for residential framing)

The following common hySPAN installation details should be followed where required. Further advice can be found in the installation details section of the Carter Holt Harvey designIT software.

Notches, cuts and holes in beams, bearers, joists and rafters

Notches, cuts and holes in beams, bearers, joists and rafter members specified within this brochure may have penetrations and notches performed in accordance with AS1684.2, Clause 4.1.6 and Figure 4.1. Guidance for the common holes through
the thickness and depth is provided below.

Connections

Section 9 of AS1684 contains both nominal and common specific tie-down and fixing details for timber members throughout residential constructions. When applying specific connections to hySPAN, joint group JD4 shall be used.

hySPAN Technical Publications

hySPAN: Overview

6 pages
Format: PDF
FileSize: 1.8MB
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hySPAN: Handy site guide

28 pages
Format: PDF
FileSize: 4.5MB
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hySPAN: Technical Specification

1 page
Format: PDF
FileSize: 695KB
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hySPAN: Use in weather exposed applications

2 pages
Format: PDF
FileSize: 208K
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hySPAN: Limit States Design

4 pages
Format: PDF
FileSize: 156K
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MSDS

	Hyspan H2-S Terminator Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
	Format: PDF Filesize: 1KB Download file >>

	Hyspan Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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Carter Holt Harvey is committed to on-going reviews of its MSDS's to ensure they reflect all currently available information. In the event that you require more detail on any MSDS or would like to confirm that you have the most recent MSDS for a particular product, please contact the Marketing Department via phoning 132 321.

Cumberpatch

Architect keeps a roof over his family’s head with hySPAN

Christchurch architect Harvey Duncan, of Ian Cumberpatch Architects achieved a complicated residential extension, incorporating hySPAN structural beams into an existing roof while adding a new roof at the same time. All this while maintaining the roof’s pitch and allowing the clients, his in-laws, to continue to use their living space throughout construction. hySPAN was a new discovery for Duncan but is now a permanent member of the family.

Ian Cumberpatch Architects undertake a variety of projects including commercial, industrial, hospitality, educational and medical and specialise in quality residential work. This project was a renovation of what had been a three-bedroom holiday home, extending the living space and transforming the house into a residential home. However, this particular job was a challenge and not just because the owners were also the architect’s in-laws.

The 1970’s Queenstown home boasted a low sloping 15 degree pitch roof typical of the era, the roof requiring extension to allow for renovation and extension of the home’s living area while maintaining the character and structure of this roof. With its exposed timber rafters, ridge beams and angle, the roof demanded a structural system allowing for a new sloping ceiling and visual appearance of supporting beams.

Harvey Duncan did his research, looking into timber and steel options. He found glue laminated beams more expensive, macrocarpa would most likely twist and warp and steel would be more difficult to connect to and place in position. Only LVL, the hySPAN roof beams had the strength and performance for this application. The beams were ideal for roof extension of an already existing structure, a common requirement for many Australian and New Zealand homes.

For this project, one major element that swayed Duncan toward the LVL was the ease of use of the material on site. The beams were lightweight but could also be nailed, bolted, cut and shaped on site and as needed. This ease of workmanship meant adaptability.

The other parameter of the job was that the living space be maintained. The hySPAN structural system, cutting holes in the existing room and simply putting the beams in place, allowed for continued use of the room. There was no need for the use of a crane either due to the lighter weight of the beams. Duncan had wanted to avoid the use of cranes because it would have been difficult accessing the site. Again, the basic method of construction that hySPAN allows meant the crane was not necessary.

The result? The in-laws could continue to live under the roof and the final extension is “fantastic” says Duncan. “I love timber,” he says, “It was nice to work with timber.” In fact, four members of the family built the framework for the extension in a few weeks over Christmas. The quick turnaround from order to delivery, another feature of the “futurebuild” service, also helped bring the project in within time and cost. According to Duncan, the material arrived from the North Island to him in the South within a week.

All in all the construction was relatively straightforward and everyone was very impressed with the result. And most importantly the in-laws.

Only one year ago Duncan explains he was not even aware of hySPAN and some of the newer LVL products from ‘futurebuild’. However, when he discovered hySPAN and compared it with cut timber, he could immediately see how useful it would be. With larger, deeper sections, the hySPAN was inherently more stable, with less of the movement of cut timber. It was also more cost effective as it would be easier to work with on-site. hySPAN is now an automatic choice for Duncan and he has selected it for several up and coming projects.

“I selected hySPAN because you can consider greater spans than natural timber allows,” explains Duncan, “I am about to use hySPAN LVL in my own house.” In more ways than one, it seems hySPAN and LVL have become permanent features in Harvey Duncan’s life.

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