Why Glulam Laminated Log Houses Are the Future
Glulam laminated log houses represent one of the most innovative building materials on the market, blending traditional craftsmanship and modern engineering for maximum benefits that builders are increasingly choosing to incorporate into their projects.
Glulam timber framing not only boasts an ideal strength-to-weight ratio, but is also highly durable and fire-retardant, resisting seismic activity, harsh weather conditions and other environmental hazards. Ideal for load bearing applications such as floors, roofs, shear walls and cores.
Gulam timber frame buildings are an eco-friendly alternative to concrete and steel construction that help lower overall carbon emissions during their lifespan. As wood absorbs carbon dioxide naturally, timber frame buildings serve as carbon sinks over their lifetimes.
Manufacturing processes involve trimming off knots, then bonding lumber pieces using structural resin – usually either melamine formaldehyde or phenol formaldehyde – that cures radio frequency (RF), saving contractors both time and effort on construction sites. Once manufactured, precut and assembled glulam panels can be shipped directly to job sites saving contractors considerable amounts of time on-site.
Glulam is a versatile building material, adaptable to virtually any shape and design. This allows architects and designers to craft unique curvilinear structures which bring an elegant aesthetic and connection to nature to any structure – be it an art museum with graceful curves or an historic church with intricate trusses; glulam provides solutions for every architectural challenge.
