SUPALAM™A17 is a range of hardwood products produced by Gunns Timber Products from forestry certified and sustainable regrowth Victorian Ash.  Products currently include SUPALAM™A17 structural beams, SUPALAM™GL18 laminated beams, SUPACHORD™ and SUPASTAIR™ staircase components.

The manufacturing process at Gunns Timber Products Heyfield in Victoria is comprised of finger joining and laminating of fully seasoned hardwood using advanced production technology and highly automated operation.

A major environmental feature Gunns Timber Products’ Heyfield production is third party forestry certification, and the long-term sustainability of regrowth Victorian Ash.

The manufacturing process uses PURBOND™ polyurethane adhesive which is formaldehyde free, eliminating an emerging safety issue with resorcinol adhesives in common use for structural timber products. This combination of environmental credentials provides a product that is ideal for environmentally stringent specifications in construction.

SUPALAM™

SUPALAM™A17 performs better than F17
Fully seasoned Victorian Ash
Lengths up to 7.2 metres
Glue-laminated and finger joined
True to size and straight
Also H2 treated

The typical applications of SUPALAM™A17 include

Floor systems
Wall framing
Window lintels
Support Beams
Roof Beams

The major features of SUPALAM™A17 include
Price competitive
Pencil round edges
Superior span capacity
High nail holding strength
Clear glue lines
Sustainable Victorian Ash
Environmentally friendly

Sizes and lengths available

Lengths – 0.3 increments up to 7.2 metres

SUPALAM™GL18C laminated beams are manufactured from sustainable Victorian Ash hardwood combined with environment friendly adhesive.

High performance sustainable hardwood
Longer spans than GL17 at no extra cost
Accredited by GLTAA
Third party quality assurance certification
Light coloured Victorian Ash
Fully dressed faces

The typical applications of SUPALAM™GL18C include

Residential and commercial construction
Roof beams
Window lintels
Floor bearers
Beams for all building applications

The major features of SUPALAM™GL18C include

Price competitive
Structural ‘B’ grade Appearance
Visually clean and attractive
Available in H2 treated
Environmentally friendly

Sizes and lengths available

Lengths – up to 7.2 metres, longer lengths available by special order

SUPACHORD™ laminated hardwood is another high performance product from GTP – for consistency and economy in roof truss manufacture.
The typical applications of SUPACHORDTM include

Bottom chords in girder trusses
Long span roof truss components
High load carrying roof trusses
Visually exposed feature trusses

The major features of SUPACHORDTM include

Ensures consistent bottom chord camber
Accurate sizes match timber sections
Exactly straight for faster jig set-up
Set length packs up to 7.2 metres
Less chord splices required
Available in H2 LOSP treated
Rounded edges for easy handling
Formaldehyde-free clear adhesive
Environment friendly

The structural performance of SUPACHORDTM

Properties in roof truss design software
Fully tested and certified values
High strength hardwood performance
Low deflection characteristics
Proof testing ensures structural reliability

Sizes and lengths available

Lengths – 0.6 increments to 7.2 metres

Finish
Fully dressed faces with rounded edges