Projects – Meyer Timber

MPP82 – meyRAFTER in Mt Kynoch – May 2026

We have featured several cranked meyBRACE projects previously, and on this occasion, we provided an improvised version to replace a proposed steel ridge beam over an 8m x 9m area with a raked ceiling. The 360mm deep meyRAFTERs were identified as the most practical option, as the alternative timber solution using parallel chord trusses could not meet the builder’s maximum allowable rafter depth. The meyRAFTERs were supplied in two pieces with pre-drilled holes and assembled on the ground using screws prior to installation.

MPP81 – Timber Portal Shed in Coles Bay, TAS – Apr 2026

This project highlights the growing demand for timber portal frame sheds as a practical alternative to traditional steel structures. When Scott Ryland from Becks Truss & Frame approached us for a timber solution, we were well positioned to deliver, drawing on our recent experience designing and supplying similar sheds. The 9.2m x 19m structure features four meySPAN13 LVL portal frames spaced at 4.7m centres, with a 35° roof pitch. Precision manufacturing at TBS ensured all plywood gussets were accurately cut and, importantly, with pre-drilled holes—making on-site assembly more efficient for the builder. The project was a smooth and rewarding experience for everyone involved.

MPP80 – Coolum meySPAN H3 V – Mar 2026

What better way to show what meySPAN H3 V can do than with a project profile. And what better spot than overlooking the ocean at Coolum in QLD. Makin Residential asked for H3 LVL to create a large outdoor living area, and Prowood Timber & Ply delivered with meySPAN H3 V. The location and environment are perfect to showcase the advantages of a full H3 veneer treated LVL.

MPP79 – Raked meyBRACE in Merrimu VIC – Feb 2026

When Sasha from MB Prefab (Big River) approached us for a timber solution to replace the originally proposed steel portal frame, he knew we would deliver. The raked meyBRACE proved ideal, blending seamlessly with the scissor trusses over this expansive indoor pool area. Spanning 8.2 metres and spaced at 2.5-metre centres, the meyBRACEs provide robust lateral stability across the 8.2 m × 14.5 m open space, with a raked ceiling.

MPP78 – meyBRACE in Multi-unit Development (South Morang VIC) – Nov 2025

This project set something of a record for the highest number of meyBRACE units used in a single project– a total of 97, comprising just three variants: 20 × MB3030, 42 × MB3630, and 35 × MB4040, supplied across nine stages. The use of meyBRACE significantly reduced the need for structural steel, giving the builder a convenient one-stop-shop solution through their truss and frame supplier, Inotek. The installation was exceptional — a result of several key factors: smart design that simplifies installation, precise manufacturing and clear labelling by TBS, and expert detailing by Inotek. Click below for a brief snapshot that only begins to convey the true scale of this impressive build.

MPP77 – Mangerton meyBRACE portal – Oct 2025

An extension to a home in Wollongong came across our desk for advice with the rear wall. Full of glass with highlight windows, this was a perfect candidate for a bespoke meyBRACE solution. After doing a bracing check it was confirmed that the racking capacities could be achieved so it was then about liaising with the detailing team at Wadsworth to fit in with the rest of the build. The central columns cantilevered between scissor truss for additional fixity and the knee joints had a minor taper. The builder was amazed with the end result which can be seen in this project profile.

MPP76 – Gundaroo House – Sep 2025

Early this year we featured the Gundaroo shed which was a resounding success. Not to be outdone, Jared and the team from Quartersawn Constructions have now taken on the Gundaroo house. With the roof members, bracing, and selected walls engineered by Meyer Timber it has some great features. An 8.1m high gable end wall holding up a ridge beam, meyBRACE, cantilevered entry awning and a cranked apex portal. See the project profile for some images.

MPP75 – meyBRACE in Hobart Development – Aug 2025

In collaboration with Matt Webster (Acacia Engineering), we proudly introduced meyBRACE in Tasmania for the first time. On a major multi-development project in Old Beach (Hobart), our task was to eliminate steel bracing using custom timber solutions—including three-legged meyBRACEs and cantilevered lintels. The response from site was overwhelmingly positive, with one comment summing it up: “The best thing about meyBRACE was not having to use steel.” Thanks to precise manufacturing and clear labelling, installation was simple—just drive Simpson screws through pre-drilled holes and secure with concrete anchor screw tie-downs. Click on photo for more details.

MPP74 – Coburg House – Jul 2025

This Coburg (VIC) residence is far more than a typical home — it’s a high-performance build that delivered significant savings in time, waste, and embodied carbon. Featuring extensive use of meyJOIST and meySPAN, the project leveraged precision off-site construction with sub-floor, mid-floor, and roof cassettes, as well as a prefabricated staircase. The original structural design was re-engineered to suit cassette manufacture, resulting in the elimination of seven beams and multiple loadbearing walls. Reflecting on the project, Bill Topp of Topp Constructs shared, “We’ve loved the process of panelisation and would love to do more in the future."

MPP73 – Alpine Passivhaus – Jun 2025

As mentioned in recent articles in InDetail, the passivhaus movement is growing. Located in Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains of NSW, Klaus and the team at Alpine Passivhaus are amongst a handful of businesses that combine technology with panelisation to create healthy, sustainable high-performance houses. And timber is central to this outcome, being a carbon sink, and a natural sustainable material with excellent thermal properties.

MPP72 – King Island House – May 2025

In just 35 days, Timber Building Systems (TBS) delivered a fully completed 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom workers' accommodation model from stumps to turnkey on King Island—a first of its kind. Shipped from Welshpool, this innovative build amazed the local community with its speed, quality, and sustainability. Designed and manufactured by TBS, the home is not only functional but also boasts an impressive 7-Star Energy Efficiency Rating. The modular structure was purpose-built to meet the demands of island living while offering comfort and durability. TBS continues to push the boundaries of prefab housing, setting new benchmarks for remote accommodations. This successful project showcases what's possible when innovation meets dedication. King Island now has a new standard in fast, efficient, and sustainable housing.

MPP71 – Eclipse Federal Portal Frames – Apr 2025

Eclipse Passive House approached Meyer Timber to see what options there were for a project they were building for Northern NSW. The 2 dwellings had big open living areas as well as front facades with glass windows and highlights over. In terms of bracing, the initial thought was steel portals but these create issues for thermal performance in passive house construction. Instead, we were able to engineer cranked meyBRACE portals which supplied both racking resistance and support to the ridge beams. The façade portal incorporated a wind beam and central mullion support to frame out the windows. Pre-fabricated as a kitset, the units were installed easily on site and fit straight into the rest of the closed wall and roof panels.

MPP70 – meyBRACE in multi-unit development (Part 2) – Mar 2025

In one of our recent newsletters, we featured a typical application of meyBRACE on the front façade of a multiple two-storey townhouse project in Charlemont VIC (PP#65). In this edition, we are showcasing another example of its use in a multi-unit development in Doveton VIC. On this occasion, the project engineers specified meyBRACE as an alternative for steel portal frames at the back of garages. The result, as you can see here, was a successful installation that delivered both cost savings and efficiency—leaving the builder highly satisfied.

MPP69 – Gundaroo Shed – Feb 2025

Timber portal shed enquiries are coming through to Meyer Timber more often, indicating people want a change from a steel shed. This was the case for a customer of Dahlsens Trussme who asked about timber options for a shed he was building. Meyer Timber designed and detailed the portal frames as well as pre-cutting the meySPAN13 columns and rafters and plywood gussets. By marking the screw patterns on the gussets, assembly was simple and the feedback has been that the shed came out cheaper than a steel shed equivalent.

MPP68 – Tuross Heads meyBRACE – Dec 2024

You can have a meyBRACE … and then you can make the whole front wall of a 2 storey home a series of meyBRACE. Dahlsens Ulladulla asked us about replacing an expensive steel portal with meyBRACE. Following some minor design changes, $120K worth of steelwork was removed and replaced with a meyBRACE front wall in conjunction with floor and rafter trusses. The meyBRACE were designed using 63mm sections for added capacity and they were tied together and then down direct to the strip footing. See here for more details.

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