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Mengkulang GLULAM
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Project reference Malaysian Timber Council’s exhibition booth, Archidex 2015
Services provided Timber engineering
Timber contractor MyGlam
Characteristics of Mengkulang
Heartwood Red, red-brown to dark red-brown
Sapwood Lighter in colour
Density 625 – 895kg/m3
Facts on the Mengkulang glulam used on the project
Certification
Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS)
Adhesive
Phenol Resorcinol Formaldehyde (PRF)
Durability
Pressure-treated using Light Organic Solvent Preservative (LOSP) for protection against termite and other wood-boring insects; and against moderate fungal decay. The formulation used provides protection up to Australian Hazard Level 3A (ie suitable for external above ground structures)
Coated for UV protection
The formulation used for both these treatments does not affect the original appearance of the timber
* Mengkulang requires waterproof coating or detailed to be protected from direct exposure to water and moisture
First published in May 2015 l Rev 01 l July 2021 l © ohr 2015 - 2021
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ohr notes are intended for use by built environment stakeholders who are not structural engineers as general guides to understand structural engineering matters better. Information provided here should be used only as a guide and are not intended to be the only source of information. Always seek advice from the project structural engineer