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As the focus on sustainability in building is increasing, we are seeing more demand for locally grown timber. As well as the glulam we make, several projects have also chosen other sustainable materials to work with too, here are some examples.
When your glulam is manufactured by us at the factory, we do everything we’re able to create and check you get the best quality glulam. Once the glulam leaves the factory we’re not as close to the process, so have put together a few tips to help you look after it.
It can take up to a year for glulam to settle and for movement to stop, over time sometimes cracks can appear – here’s what you need to know...
The 2022 Structural Timber Awards feature compelling examples of what can be achieved using the most natural and sustainable of materials…
In 2021, more than £2.3million was raised in a matter of weeks in a Remember Me campaign by the Daily Mail. The campaign raised funds to create a multi-faceted memorial – a commemorative portico in the heart of St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Larch is one of the most common timbers used for glulam manufacture. Here is a little information about the timber species we work with so often…
It often comes as a surprise to our customers that we import glulam from Germany given that we manufacture it ourselves. Here we explain why we import so often and how it is helpful to both our customers and our industry.
Glulam frames are used in construction to provide a framework for building projects. Long span glulam portal frames are popular for large projects as, as the name suggests, the beams can be created to easily span a wide distance.
Like glulam, modified timbers have become increasingly popular for woodworking projects. The demand for modified timbers is on the rise, but what are they and can they be used for glulam in the same way as hard or softwoods?
Glulam is made from a variety of timbers, both softwood and hardwood. The choice of timber is influenced by factors such as cost, design, suitability, and simply personal preference. Here we look at hardwoods and share some recent hardwood glulam examples.
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