Key Features

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

hySPAN+ is backed up by an impressive technical service team, increased market support and designIT software that includes design for F17 sizes in their relevant markets. The range is also available termite protected (H2-S) with a 25 year guarantee.

Proven over two decades, hySPAN continues to deliver predictable performance with the backing of Australia’s largest wood products manufacturer, Carter Holt Harvey.

* 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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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)
	Format: PDF Filesize: 1KB Download file >>

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.

A peaceful place to retire thanks to LVL floors

Situated on the stunning headland at Bastion Point, ‘Eastcliff on Orakei’ is more luxury resort than retirement village. With a swimming pool, townhouses and sweeping views from the homes and surrounding grounds, it’s a place where the well to do of Auckland can retire in style. Architect Michael Bilsborough, of Aucklandbased firm Babbage Consultants, discusses how futurebuild LVL products helped him keep the Eastcliff development a cut above and completely squeak free.

While the architects at Babbage are predominantly involved in retirement developments, or other large projects such as schools or universities, the Eastcliff development at Orakei had a slightly different brief.

The site of this project, on Auckland’s famous Bastion Point, is in prime position on the ridge of the headland overlooking the harbour with the much sought after view of volcanic Rangitoto Island. Given these highly marketable views and Eastcliff’s situation in the up-market area of Orakei, Michael was well aware of his potential customers. The twenty-four townhouses and thirty or so apartments are aimed at over fifty-fives who would be looking for something more than the plain environs of the typical ‘retirement village.’ His focus then was on the detail, both in construction and design.

“The client wanted a Mediterranean style, with a classical feel,” explains Michael. To achieve this effect, the townhouses and the nursing home that is also on site feature monolithic cladding, plasterwork with cornices and mouldings and are completed with tiled roofs.

As the townhouses are two storey terrace style, Michael was keen to avoid the common problem of squeak in the mid-floor that can happen when using timber. To avoid this, he relied on futurebuild’s whole flooring system, an integrated system using Hyspan and Hybeam and the flooring that goes over the top of the beams. “If timber is not installed properly” says Michael, “you get squeaks, nails popping and boards moving. You don’t want that at the upper end part of the market.” He relied on futurebuild’s flooring system for each mid-floor, so that installation and squeaky floor problems could be avoided.

Michael had not used Hyspan or Hybeam before but as he says, “I had spoken to the futurebuild technical reps and Hyspan and Hybeam always seemed like a good idea, like sensible products.” As he soon found the fact that Hyspan is available in long, straight lengths while solid timbers are not, was a definite advantage at construction stage. Installation of the flooring system was easier and so was cost-competitive.

Michael was also impressed with the ease with which services, such as plumbing, could be run through the timber in the mid-floor. The ability to cut large holes in the Hybeam I-joists and run services through means that the whole flooring construction can be much more compact, there is no need to create expensive bulkheads underneath the mid-floor to run the services.

Overall, construction went smoothly using the futurebuild products and the additional services offered. According to Michael, assistance with the design of the floor framing was particularly useful and no problems were encountered along the way.

The show homes at ‘Eastcliff on Orakei’ are almost completed, and while a number of townhouses have already been sold, after the official opening many more sales are sure to follow. This is just the first stage in the development (there are five stages planned in all), with stage two to get underway in the next couple of months.

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