Portal Frames - TimberLab Glulam

Low cost Glulam Portals have been successful in achieving a total saving of up to 13% in comparison to standard steel frame structures, when compared to the erected costs. This economic design utilizes gussets to provide moment connections to the Glulam columns and rafters. In this way a complete rigid frame is produced which is conveniently transportable and easily assembled. The specially designed gussets are precisely cut and fixed to the Glulam columns in our factory. A typical frame arriving on site consists of columns with gussets attached and one continuous pitched rafter member. The rafter is able to extend beyond the columns thus providing an overhang. For large spans the rafter can be supplied in two sections with an apex gusset. All members are pre-finished in factory and require no further attention once erected in industrial buildings.

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