by FTMA News | Nov 29, 2023 | Tech Talk
Implementation of LVL intoEngineering Software for Roof Trusses The last few years have seen the increasing use of LVL in the Australian construction industry. It is widely used for beams, lintels, rafters, general framing and in roof trusses predominantly into the...
by FTMA News | Oct 31, 2023 | Tech Talk
Fasteners v/s Nail Plates inLaminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) With the increasing adoption of LVLs in the Truss and Frame industry, there is a growing concern about which Joint Group to apply for the design of connections (bolts, nails, screws, or nail plates) and whether...
by FTMA News | Sep 26, 2023 | Tech Talk
Condensation Management in Roof Cavity Condensation in a roof cavity refers to the process by which water vapour in the air inside the roof space changes from a gas into liquid droplets when it comes into contact with colder surfaces, such as the underside of the roof...
by FTMA News | Aug 28, 2023 | Tech Talk
“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” I recently had a moment where I felt just like Rick Blaine in Casablanca, pondering over a coincidence so unlikely and so poetic that it could very well have been taken from a movie. This...
by FTMA News | Jul 27, 2023 | Tech Talk
Fit for Purpose use of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) Our Industry is experiencing a deluge of Engineered Wood Products [EWP], especially LVLs. Both local and overseas manufacturers are offering, multiple compliant products. However, the clarity on ‘fit-for-purpose’...
by FTMA News | Jun 29, 2023 | Tech Talk
Gable End Framing Gable ends are a very common way to frame a building end and provide protection from the elements. Considering the load paths for both gravity loads and uplift forces is critical to avoid excessive deflection or lift off during a storm event. To read...
