Glulam is a
high-quality material which is useful in a wide range of applications and
possesses outstanding properties. It can be incorporated ideally in interior
design and is particularly attractive.
Glulam – A
high-tech product:
The term
glulam is understood to be components for wooden constructions that are made of
technically dried spruce boards, from which flaws that reduce rigidity and
visual defects such as large knots, pitch-pockets and ingrown bark have been
removed. Elimination of the weak points and the layered structure result in the
high-tech product known as glulam.
High
dimensional stability:
Normal
construction timber continues to dry in its installation condition. It shrinks,
distorts and warps. Solid wood 24 cm wide, for example, shrinks between 10 and
20 mm with a wood moisture content reduction from 30 % to 10 %. This can also
result in the formation of cracks. The most frequent cause of leaks in external
walls and the consequent damage caused by the moisture is the shrinking of
timber that was installed when it was still too wet. During the manufacture of
glulam, the lamellae are technically dried to approx. 10 % wood moisture
content before gluing, and they are planed afterwards. The finished glulam thus
already has a wood moisture content which corresponds to the equilibrium
moisture in the installation condition.
Glulam
exhibits substantially better characteristics than solid wood during
processing. It will also not warp over the long term and the degree of cracking
is minimized.Glulam is thus particularly suitable for visible components and
the basis for a durable and dimensionally stable construction.
Large dimensions
and slimmer cross sections:
Glulam
exhibits a higher degree of stability and higher rigidity than normal timber.
It can be manufactured in lengths up to 18 m and dimensions up to 240 x 1240
mm. It is therefore possible to produce slim, supporting framework systems that
cover large spans without the need for supports.
High-quality
surfaces:
Planed and
chamfered on all sides, glulam has a smooth and appealing surface.
In order to
fulfil the most diverse creative requirements, glulam is also available in
different surface qualities:
Visual quality for components and all kinds of constructions with static
and optical requirements
Industrial quality for glulam with static
requirements but without optical requirements
Simple and
trouble-free processing:
High-quality
materialis also very valuable through its speed of processing.
No chemical
wood preservation required indoors:
Fungi that
is destructive to timber requires wood moisture to grow - this can be
eliminated with the professional installation of glulam under the roof and in
the building interior. Therefore, in accordance with DIN 68800 part 3, chemical
wood preservation is not required in virtually all cases.
Outstanding
living biology characteristics:
As a
natural product, glulam has exceptional habitation biology characteristics and
has a positive effect on the indoor climate.
Glulam from
Mosser ... in proven quality:
Glulam from
Mosser is a trouble-free, versatile branded product, which is manufactured
using state-of-the-art production technology. It goes without saying that
Mosser has all of the relevant marks of conformity, which can be accessed in
the Download Center.
An overview
of our products and the most important dimensions that are available can be
found in our "List of Dimensions", which you can download in PDF
format from our Download Center.
Our sales
team will be glad to assist you if you require any additional information on
our products.
Attractive
possibilities for interior design:
The
technical features mentioned also provide architectural and/or creative
advantages. Glulam harmonizes perfectly with other materials such as natural
stone, concrete, steel or glass. Additional design accents can be achieved
through treatment with paint, waxes or glazes.
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