{"id":11,"date":"2020-11-05T12:21:21","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T12:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glulambeams.co.uk\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2020-12-08T10:53:41","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T10:53:41","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glulambeams.co.uk\/about-glulam\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FAQs<\/h1>\n

If your question about Glulam is not answered here, please get in touch. Please note that the answer you\u2019re looking for may be covered in specifications\/about.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/i> What treatment can I use on my Glulam beams?<\/a><\/h3>
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You can use any preservative. Our stock can be given wood protection treatment (Valtti Base) upon request.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/i> What grade is the timber?<\/a><\/h3>
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All our timber is C30 standard (in 45mm laminations).<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/i> Can I nail or drill the wood?<\/a><\/h3>
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Yes. Glulam beams don\u2019t lose strength with nailing or drilling (within standard building requirements).<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/i> What sort of fire protection should be used?<\/a><\/h3>
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We recommend Product 92 ES\/VFR Fire Protection Coating.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/i> What:apos:s the minimum percentage of certified timber in glulam?<\/a><\/h3>
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\"PEFC-Glulam-Beams\"<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/i> What kind of wood is used in Glulam?<\/a><\/h3>
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Glulam is made of wood from sustainable Scandinavian forests. The trees are mainly spruce, but also redwood and Siberian larch.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/i> What:apos:s the longest beam you have in stock?<\/a><\/h3>
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All beams are kept in stock in 12 metre lengths; we cut to your specification.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/i> What:apos:s the delivery time from order?<\/a><\/h3>
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Stock is delivered within five working days. Design to non-stock specification, 4-6 weeks. Glulam Ltd is the UK\u2019s largest stockist of Glulam.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/i> How strong is glulam?<\/a><\/h3>
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Glulam is 18% stronger than standard timber.<\/p>\n

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