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ohr notes 5

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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