Glued laminated timber, also called glulam, is a type of structural engineered wood product comprising a number of layers of dimensioned lumber bonded together with durable, moisture-resistant structural adhesives. In North America the material providing the laminations is termed laminating stock or lamstock
By laminating a number of smaller pieces of lumber, a single large, strong, structural member is manufactured from smaller pieces. These structural members are used as vertical columns or horizontal beams, as well as curved, arched shapes. Glulam is readily produced in curved shapes and it is available in a range of species and appearance characteristics to meet varied end-use requirements. Connections are usually made with bolts or plain steel dowels and steel plates.
At McVeigh we can design, supply and install your glulam and if often compliments the other services we provide. We can offer anything from simple Glulam supporting beams or a full structural frame. We offer our specialist support with a single point of contact throughout the whole process ensuring customer understanding and satisfaction.
Glulam is a renewable resource that only uses a fraction of the energy required to produce a comparable steel beam. The structural elements are lightweight and durable products when compared to traditional construction materials. Glulam enforces the benefit of shorter on-site durations and installation costs though the engineering process being complete offsite and delivered to site ready for installation. Glulam elements form a very beautiful final result without the need for cladding or other finishes.
