Overview | Attributes + Benefits

 

LumberworX manufactures timber I-beams in its Christchurch premises.

 

The LumberworX I-beam is an engineered ‘I’ shaped wood structural member for use in residential and light commercial construction. The product is fully BRANZ appraised – 545 (2007) after initial type testing against American Society of Testing and Materials ASTM 5055-02 “Standard Specification for Establishing and Monitoring Structural Capabilities of Prefabricated Wood I-Joists”.

 

The LumberworX I-beam is available in eight popular sizes suited to New Zealand conditions, especially as floor joists and rafters. Sizing is determined by the depth of the I-beam then by the nominal width of the flange, being

• 200mm x 65mm

• 240mm x 65mm

• 300mm x 65mm

• 360mm x 65mm

• 200mm x 90mm

• 240mm x 90mm

• 300mm x 90mm

• 360mm x 90mm

 

 

The LumberworX I-beam is prefabricated using structural laminated veneer lumber (LVL) flanges to AS/NZS 4357:1995 and structural plywood web to AS/NZS 2269:1994. Both are sourced in the South Island of New Zealand. These members are bonded with approved structural adhesive being two part resorcinol type structural adhesive to category C (fully exposed) in 3606:1987.

 

 

The current range of LumberworX products and services are:

• 65 Series I-Beams – BRANZ Appraised 545/2007

• 90 Series I-Beams – BRANZ Appraised 545/2007

• Structural LVL 13 - 45 & 63mm

• Structural LVL 10.7 - 90mm Beams

• Negotiable Rates for Pack Lots

• Truss & Frame LVL 11 - Pack lots in 35 & 45mm

• Structural LVL 11 (depending on stocks in 45 & 63mm)

• All LVL is from EWPAA approved mills

• Design service available

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