ProjectsJuly 20, 2021
MPP53 – Precut components – Aug 2023
Stick building a home normally involves getting packs of timber delivered to site where you measure and cut each stick individually. Fast forward to the age of 3D modelling and cutting automation and people like Michael Smith are taking advantage of this. By modelling the home in 3D the timber elements were then automatically exported to a Hundegger cutting file supplied to Meyer Timber to process. By including holes, trenches, angle cuts etc, this has meant that the drop saw on site has had very little use and the speed of construction is increased as shown here.
Read MoreMPP52 – Skate Ramp – July 2023
Structural timber is not all about buildings. You can use it to have fun as well. This month’s project profile is for a home built skate ramp out of timber. 17mm film faced formply to create the curves, H3 treated pine to support the deck, and a combination of plywood for the surface; 17mm H3 for the flat bits and 2 layers of 7mm CD for the transitions. Coats of deck paint to protect from the elements and it’s ready to carve as you can see in the attached.
Read MoreMPP51 – Timber portal shed in Mt Gambier – Jun 2023
Timber portal frames have been used in shed construction for many years, but it has certainly been on the decline over the last two decades. The reasons may vary between cost, availability and the dominance of steel sheds in the market. We have now developed a timber portal system, in collaboration with Timberspan Buildings, that can compete with the more commonly used steel sheds. This edition of the Project Profile features one of the first two sheds (10m x 20m) supplied by Meyer Timber which is now being completed by Timberspan Buildings in Mount Gambier.
Read MoreMPP50 – Qikpanel floor cassettes in Gisborne – May 2023
In this edition, we feature our Qikpanel floor system playing an important role in Carbonlite’s latest project. In this two-storey house in Gisborne, Australia’s top ultra energy efficient home builder, Carbonlite, has chosen Qikpanel as an efficient and trusted floor system to complement their panelised wall product, Panellite. By adopting meyJOIST as a replacement for LVL joists, as originally specified by the project engineer, and with minor tweaks to the layout, we were able to achieve an economical design that made qikpanel an attractive proposition to CarbonLite
Read MoreMPP49 – Raked meyBRACE with ridge support – Apr 2023
Small additions seem simple but they can often cause issues with respect to bracing. This was the case with a home on the South Coast of NSW. The front wall was full of glazing and was the only wall in that direction to accommodate bracing. It was also holding up a ridge beam to support the raked ceiling rafters. meyBRACE to the rescue! A bespoke design with a cranked lintel which provided raking capacity as well as ridge beam support gave the builder exactly what they were after.
Read MoreMPP48 – Meyer Timber QLD Office Building – Mar 2023
With a floor area of 485 m2, this Meyer Timber QLD Office Building was built with the TBS panelised wall systems, comprising of timber framing, insulation and a hybrid OSB-MDF interior panel that provided a painted finished internal wall lining. A total of 157 LM of the wall was installed in just under 4 days. The speed and efficiency of the installation was successfully achieved by the well-designed and documented drawings along with TBS’ precision manufacturing process.
Read MoreMPP47 – meyBRACE for multiple units – Feb 2023
When faced with a set of 5 units with no solid walls across the front elevation, the detailers at South Coast Timber Supply (SCTS) turned to meyBRACE. By installing one meyBRACE portal around the garage door and another around the front window of each unit they were able to get over 15kN of bracing capacity. Once supplied, the production team at SCTS installed them into the pre-fab wall frames in the factory, meaning it was even easier on site.
Read MoreMPP46 – Townhouses at Mount Annan (Part 2 – Video on Installation) – Dec 2022
We follow on from last month’s edition, where we introduced a video (Part 1) showing the fabrication stages of a large cassette floor project. This involved 149 townhouses at Mount Annan, which was delivered by Meyer Timber through Campbelltown F&T for the Sunland Group. Part 2 of the video shows the on-site aspects of the installation.
Read MoreMPP45 – Townhouses at Mount Annan (Part 1 – Video on manufacturing) – Nov 2022
Meyer Timber NSW just completed a large cassette floor project involving 149 townhouses at Mount Annan. Delivered through Campbelltown F&T for the Sunland Group, this also included prefabricated stair and void cassettes. Enjoy the video showing the first phase of this project involving detailing and fabrication. Refer to the next Project Profile, MPP46 (Dec 2022), for a video on the installation, which also highlights the benefits to the builder/developer.
Read MoreMPP44 – Blinkhorn Cct Roof Cassettes – Oct 2022
The Meyer Timber NSW pre-fab team have done it again. This time it was roof cassettes made with 240mm deep meyJOIST rafters. Once on-site, it was installed in only 2 hours. The ease of installation along with the safety benefits of a stable working platform meant that it was an easy decision for the builder to go with
Read MoreMPP43 – meyBRACE to the fore – Aug 2022
The important role that the meyBRACE plays in timber-framed construction was further exemplified when we received the call to replace a couple of steel truss braces. The steel option required additional carpentry work around to fit within a 90mm timber frame, but also caused headaches when face-fixing timber beams. On the other hand, meyBRACE was a treat to the carpenters as it seamlessly engaged with the timber elements around it. What's more, the meyBRACE also offered timely supply even during periods when supply chain delays are common
Read MoreMPP42 – Macleay Island Mansion – July 2022
Building on an island can be quite difficult. Transport on barges is expensive, you need to make sure you have all the equipment, and getting rid of waste materials adds to the cost. These were some of the issues faced by Sam Dennis who wanted to build an affordable housing project on Macleay Island in QLD. So he asked Meyer Timber for assistance. Even though it was of modest size, the open plan living and large verandah meant the perfect solution was meyBRACE portals. Add to this meyJOIST, meySPAN13, and GL17C ridge beams and the result is an engineered timber masterpiece which ticked all the boxes.
Read MoreMPP41 – The versatility of meyBRACE – June 2022
Recently we responded to an unusual request from a builder, to supply our meyBRACE timber portal to fit within an already installed wall frame and floor system. The meyBRACE was required to replace a steel truss brace, specified by the project engineer, that couldn’t be sourced in a timely manner. We ended up supplying the columns only, pre-fabricated as usual with stiffeners and pre-drilled holes to receive screws that form the knee joint. These columns were fixed into as-built floor beams to complete the meyBRACE 3640 to the satisfaction of the builder. We want more of this was the concluding remarks of the site-supervisor!
Read MoreMPP40 – Meyer Wind Beam (MWB) – May 2022
We are always trying to find new innovative solutions to help our customers with the latest offering in NSW being the Meyer Wind Beam, or MWB. This is manufactured by the pre-fab team, consisting of a number of solid pine timber laminated together to finish up with a 90mm wide by 319mm high beam. The width gives good spanning capabilities and fits perfectly into a 90mm frame and the depth means the installer does not need to cut a strip of flooring to put on top. An install guide is included in the job pack along with screws to connect it to the frames. NSW customers will start to see these in floor systems delivered during May.
Read MoreMPP39 – Qikpanel floor cassettes #4 – Apr 2022
In this edition, we feature yet another sub-floor cassette project that was successfully completed a few months ago. Comprising of meyJOISTs and a mixture of Os’floor and Constructafloor (wet areas), along with set-down showers and under-floor insulation, these floor cassettes gave the builder a complete system requiring minimal work on site. The installation was completed in a matter of hours despite the soggy ground conditions due to heavy overnight rain.
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