James Briskie, of Briskie Construction Group
Hyne Timber will bring back its proprietary grade LGL to Queensland and New South Wales markets after having had restricted availability in recent years. Source: Timberbiz
The company has made the move to transition the LGL production to its state-of-the-art automated Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) facility, located in Maryborough Queensland.
“With our new GLT factory now running like a well-oiled machine, we can produce large quantities of the classic Hyne LGL,” Stefan Gerber, Engineering and Sales Manager GLT at Hyne Timber said.
“This Hyne proprietary GLT product has been widely accepted in the market for over a decade, but output volumes have been constrained due to manufacturing capacity limitations. These limitations are now lifted, so we can start supplying the broader market again, starting in Queensland and New South Wales.”
Hyne Timber’s GLT facility features a fully automatic rotary press with four separate press beds. The press can produce approximately four layers, each comprising multiple beam layups, every hour.
By leveraging advanced automation technology, Hyne is poised for a 30% increase in its LGL production capability, which is welcomed news for the building industry.
“As a builder, having access to quality Australian made products has only become more important in recent years with imported products being so unreliable. The Aussie manufacturers make products that suit our harsh conditions. LGL has always performed well on my jobs. Not only that, but I also know I’m supporting local jobs,” Brisbane-based builder, James Briskie, of Briskie Construction Group said.
LGL is versatile and durable, making it well-suited for a wide range of construction applications; particularly those that require long spans and a high load-bearing capacity. Its resistance to corrosion, nail-holding strength, and workability on site make it a solid wood alternative to LVL and steel that offers greater flexibility in the construction process.
“LGL has some great properties that make it ideal to work with – it’s straightness, strength-to-weight ratio, and versatility for starters. It is also H3 treated so is durable enough for outdoor applications,” Mr Briskie said.
“Sometimes it’s the little things that make the world of difference. Like something as simple as being able to drive a nail into it – you don’t always get that with other product.”
Hyne’s LGL is produced from sustainably grown Australian plantation pine. It is treated to Hazard Level 3 (H3) as standard, making it suitable for harsh conditions, and comes with a 25-year guarantee against structural damage caused by termites, insect borers, or fungal decay.
As each laminate is treated to the core, LGL is ideal for internal and external (above ground) applications in humid or wet areas, as well as exposed coastal and corrosive settings.Think, lintels, bearers, joists, sub-floors, rafters, and roof beams.
Hyne submits its GLT to comprehensive in-house and third-party tests to ensure consistency in performance and compliance and has gone as far as obtaining ‘S’ Mark certification for the LGL product, the leading assurance of GLT product performance and safety in Australasia.
