Built-up members in place of solid timber - Issue 87

NZS 3604:2011 lets some solid timber members be replaced by built-up members. This article looks at how to do this correctly.

A built-up member is two or more component members used to make one larger member.

A few rules need to be followed when using built-up members. The built-up members must:

be the same grade of timber
be in one continuous length
match or exceed the size of the solid member required in accordance with NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings.

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NZS 3604:2011 lets some solid timber members be replaced by built-up members. This article looks at how to do this correctly.

A built-up member is two or more component members used to make one larger member.

A few rules need to be followed when using built-up members. The built-up members must:

be the same grade of timber
be in one continuous length
match or exceed the size of the solid member required in accordance with NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings.

View on Information Provider website

NZS 3604:2011 lets some solid timber members be replaced by built-up members. This article looks at how to do this correctly.

A built-up member is two or more component members used to make one larger member.

A few rules need to be followed when using built-up members. The built-up members must:

be the same grade of timber
be in one continuous length
match or exceed the size of the solid member required in accordance with NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings.