What is glulam
Glulam
(laminated beams) is the natural alternative to steel or concrete. Glulam is a natural structural material that is economical, strong, and attractive looking.Glulam Ltd has the largest stock of Glulam beams in the UK.
is made by gluing together, under pressure and heat, laminates of timber that have been accurately planed. The resulting product is strong, stable, and corrosion proof with significant advantages over structural steel and concrete.
Glulam’s popular, because it’s:
– Glulam can be used for almost any type of structure. See here for more details.
– Glulam is one-sixth the weight of a reinforced concrete beam (two-thirds the weight of steel).
– Our competitive pricing aside, glulam’s lower weight leads to savings in transport, foundations, and building.
– Glulam is very durable with standard coating or preservative, but extra durability can be provided with special pressure-impregnated preservative, too.
– Glulam has a natural and attractive appearance.
– Glulam is a renewable resource that’s ecologically attractive and uses only a tenth of the energy it would take to produce an equivalent steel beam.
– We can supply glulam beams to your chosen specification at a competitive price. No order is too large, too small, or too complicated.
– For all stock sections delivery 5-7 days, collection 2-3, special order lead time to be confirmed at the time of the order.
Glulam and its range of use:
While Glulam is often first choice for environmental and aesthetic reasons, it’s also popular for its versatility. You can use Glulam in almost any type of structure; we’ve named a few examples below for your interest, information, and inspiration.
Glulam is often used in:
Get a quote for Glulam Beams. To order or get more information, please contact us on 023 8045 7236 or email us via [email protected].
We’re the UK’s largest Glulam stockist. Standard specifications are always in stock. All beams are kept in stock in 15.1 metre lengths; cut, drilled, and finished to your specification.
We also supply a lot of Glulam that is prepared, drilled, angled, shaped, or cut to a particular specification for specialist needs. No job is too small, too big, or too complicated.
Lead time for customised Glulam tends to be four to six weeks. Please call or email us your enquiry in the first instance.
All of our Glulam is:
• All Glulam products are minimum 70% CATG-PEFC-432.
Yes. Glulam beams don’t lose strength with nailing or drilling (within standard building requirements).
What's the minimum percentage of certified timber in glulam?
We recommend Product 92 ES/VFR Fire Protection Coating.
What kind of wood is used in Glulam?
Glulam is made of wood from sustainable Scandinavian forests. The trees are mainly spruce, but also redwood and Siberian larch.
Stock is delivered within five working days. Design to non-stock specification, 4-6 weeks. Glulam Ltd is the UK’s largest stockist of Glulam.
How strong is glulam?
Glulam is 18% stronger than standard timber.
