hy90® Futurebuild LVL
Product Description
hy90® is a laminated veneer lumber (LVL) product developed for use as structural beams where the builder wants consistent performance, coupled with a material that fits within 90mm framing. Applications will typically be for load-bearing lintels in houses, garage door lintels and beams, or for beams where 90mm width is desired.
Features & Benefits
- Manufactured to a target 88 mm breadth with a tolerance of -0 mm/+ 3mm (at the time of leaving the Mill) to fit within the framing
- Less warp, twist and cup than double-sawn sections
- Straight, true, strong, lightweight and dimensionally stable
- Veneers are bonded together using type 'A' (marine) bond, known for long-term durability in structural applications
- High and reliable strength
- Readily available H1.2 treated using a glue line and surface spray treatment to the requirements of NZS 3640
- Untreated and H3.1 LOSP treated product available made to order subject to minimum volumes and lead times, Contact us for further information
- Each piece is branded for ease of identification
- Stringent quality control - EWPAA certified
- Manufactured from sustainably-grown NZ plantation pine
- Available FSC® CoC Certified on request (Certificate Number: SCS-COC-001319)
- Residential Span Tables available
- Supported by technical support and software from Futurebuild LVL
Compliance
Solid Futurebuild LVL products are manufactured in accordance with AS/NZ 4357, Structural Laminated Veneer Lumber. Characteristic Properties are determined in accordance with AS/NZS 4063.2:2010 and so comply with the provisions of the New Zealand Building Code through clause 2.3 for engineering design in accordance with NZS3603:1993 Timber Structures Standard.
Futurebuild LVL is committed to manufacturing innovative engineered building products. For quality assurance the Futurebuild range is manufactured with independent audit processes and product certification.
All Futurebuild LVL products are manufactured using a type ‘A’ bond with less than 0.5mg/L formaldehyde emissions from the final product (equivalent to E0).
For more information and to access current literature please visit www.futurebuild.co.nz.
