ProLam Merbau GL13 Post 100x100

USING MERBAU, ONE OF THE TOUGHEST BUILDING MATERIALS AVAILABLE. ProLam has been designed to give you the ultimate in strength, durability and great looks. Merbau (Kwila) is a natural reddish-brown colour which can be clear coated or painted depending on your needs.

ProLam products feature increased strength due to the laminating process - glulam is stronger than solid timber as it has fewer natural defects and a wider distribution. It is also comparable to steel in strength but is much lighter. The adhesive used in the laminating process is Phenol Rescorcinol Formaldehyde and is considered the industry standard for structural engineered wood applications. A high degree of dimensional stability is also provided as glulam Merbau is manufactured from seasoned timber and is therefore less prone to movement caused by changes in moisture content. It is recommended however that the timber is coated. Accredited span tables are also available for applications such as Verandah & Roof Beams, Rafters, Floor Joists & Posts.

ProLam is a bush fire resisting timber for BAL 29 (as per AS 3959) applications to give you an added piece of mind when building in bush fire prone areas.

Merbau like all timbers will react to climatic changes during its service life. We attempt to minimise the effect these changes may have on the appearance of the product but resin bleed, raised grain or uneven swelling may occur as a result of climatic conditions. To reduce the risks, we recommend the use of protective finishes to enhance the appearance and improve the service life of the product. Protective finishes will prolong the service life of finger jointed and laminated Merbau by limiting the effects UV light has on the product, reducing moisture ingress and aiding with the dimensional stability of the product.