"Australian Architects can design structures with the form and feel of timber, now with the spanning capabilities needed in the commercial and civic space"
"100% renewable, sustainable plantation-grown timber – achieving large spans with natural beauty"
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"Curved timber structures over broad spans are now a reality – with Timberbuilt Solution’s curved plywood box beams"
"Timberbuilt Solutions’ BIM (Building Information Modelling) enables us to take your 3D model so we can model the structural timber components – saving time and money while achieving your architectural vision"
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Location:Mulgrave, New South Wales
Size:4, 700 square metres
This article covers stage 1 of a 2 stage mushroom substrate plant. It is a fine example of how LVL can be used in corrosive environments.
The composting process in producing mushroom soil releases ammonia, which corrodes steel and significantly reduces its lifespan. Acidic environments generally preserve timber.
The benefits normally ascribed to steel construction: uniformity, structural reliability, strength and stiffness are all obtainable with an engineered timber solution. Clear spans of 30 metres with a 7 degree pitch were no problem for the LVL and plywood engineered portal construction.
Connections and assemblies are easy for rigging trades to assemble and erect on site, and the client found the speed and ease of construction comparable with steel.
The additional benefits of corrosion resistance and positive environmental impacts made the choice for timber a simple one.