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December 3, 2018|Resources
Futurebuild Formwork Solutions Brochure November 2017 Our formwork solution consists of truFORM and edgeFORM and can be used as a complete solution or individually to produce a quality concrete finish. Futurebuild hyJOIST Design Guide More options for more economical floor joist layouts. Caters for any...
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Treated Pine Hazard Classes
November 22, 2018|Resources, Technical
Common types of Treatment LOSP Light Organic Solvent-borne Preservative. LOSP is a solvent-borne preservative treatment of pine timber. The organic solvent takes the preservative into the wood and is drawn out in the last stages of treatment leaving the preservative in the wood. LOSP treated...
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Does your Treated Timber Comply?
August 1, 2018|Factsheets, Resources
During the last 2 years we have seen steady volumes of wood coming in from Europe, however the cast of saw mills has grown from 3 or 4 long term importers to in excess of 10 more recent producers for our market under various banners
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To E, Or Not To E?
March 3, 2018|Factsheets, Resources, Technical
That is the question….But what is E? Let’s first start with the technical side. “E” is the scientific symbol for the material property called Modulus of Elasticity (or MoE). The MoE is a number that measures a materials resistance to being deformed elastically (non-permanently) when...
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Cassette Floors
November 1, 2016|Factsheets
Building is starting to undergo a mini-revolution… It began in mid-rise commercial construction when builders aimed to speed up erection time on site. The best way to do this is through pre-fabrication in a factory. When in a controlled environment, quality improves, weather delays decrease...
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Mould on Timber
September 1, 2016|Factsheets
Is it a structural issue? a health issue? Do you have the correct knowledge to answer the question?
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MPP04 – Sydney Boathouse – Nov 2014
November 1, 2014|Projects
Cold Pressed and pre-fabricated LVL boat runners from Nelson Pine were used in this project. Thick solid section LVL was found to be a better long-term alternative than traditional options in this high load application.
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Pitched Roof Design
August 31, 2014|Factsheets, Technical
Pitched Roof Design Fact Sheet 2014
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Wall Frame Options
July 31, 2014|Factsheets, Technical
Wall Frame Options Fact Sheet 2014
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MPP03 – Raftered Roof – Jul 2014
July 1, 2014|Projects
The hySPAN rafters of a beautiful roof structure were pre-fabricated with tapers and steel beam checkouts. A happy builder stated “Off-site fabrication makes sense for the common rafters due to their length and weight.
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