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Structural Applications

Search and view structural timber applications that demonstrate the strength and stability of timber as a primary construction material. Timber offers the innovative and modern designer or builder an opportunity to create strong, reliable structures that work with our environment, rather than against it.

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  Architectural Roof Trusses

  Architectural timber roof trusses create strong visual impact. Often used as part of ‘cathedral ceiling’ systems, timber can be specified light or heavy to suit the chosen theme and style. On finish, they can be left natural or may be oiled, stained, painted or highly decorated. Choice is limited only by individual style and design preferences.
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  Framing

  Since people began building simple shelters, wooden framing has played an important role in shaping structures of many kinds. One of the most popular types of wooden framing is known as lightweight timber construction.
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  Shear walls

  Lateral loads such as wind or earthquake on framed timber buildings - either post and beam or stud and joist - need to be resisted and shear walls and diaphragms offer an effective and economical solution.
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  Structural Timber Poles

  Timber poles are utilised in structural construction to provide support for gravity loads and resistance against lateral forces. Not only serving a structural function, timber poles provide many aesthetic benefits, with their use in construction often complementing architectural designs aimed at harmonisation with the natural environment.
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  Temporary Structures

  Wood has an important role providing temporary structural support during the building process. Common wooden temporary structures include formwork and scaffolding.
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  Timber Portal Frames

  For buildings that require large spans and column free interiors, timber portal frames provide one of the most aesthetically pleasing solutions. Utilising modern engineering technology, portal frame design transforms timber into a highly effective, efficient and economical structural product. This application guide provides a comprehensive overview of the process of using timber in the specification, fabrication and erection of portal frame structures.