FraserWood GrainMatched™ Glulam

The Benefits of Glue-Laminated Timber with the Natural Look of Solid-Sawn Timber

Architects, designers, engineers and builders recognize the benefits of standard glulam timbers. Their greater strength, dimensional stability and connection capacity can frame larger spaces while capitalizing on the warm, natural, renewable attributes of wood. For some designers, however, the random grain, coloration and glue lines of glulam timber can compromise the visual appeal of the structure.

Certified Strength and Stability

When your design demands a natural-looking timber, FraserWood offers state-of-the-art, agency-certified GrainMatched™ Glulam. This product meets all of the AITC and APA requirements for glue laminate timbers, matching the strength, stability and connection capacity of other glulam timbers. The difference is this: FraserWood's special manufacturing capabilities and attention to detail make GrainMatched™ Glulam virtually indistinguishable from solid-sawn timber.

Innovative Manufacturing

FraserWood’s manufacturing process begins with superior western woods timber, which we cut into slices, or laminae, that are labeled and numbered for drying. Before drying, we grade each lamina to assure compliance with agency standards. Following the controlled drying, the laminae are re-graded, planed, sized and glued with a water-resistant, clear adhesive, and then re-assembled in their original position. The result is a glulam that is almost identical to solid-sawn timber in appearance, but stronger and more dimensionally stable.

Lastly, we stamp the GrainMatched™ Glulam with the certifying agency mark, confirming to all parties that it meets the project requirements.

Special Curved Applications

A singular capability of all glue-laminate timbers is the potential to produce a curved timber. While curved timber segments can be cut out of larger timbers, this approach wastes fiber and reduces strength. For some radii of curvature and some lengths, it’s not possible to obtain timbers large enough. FraserWood’s GrainMatched™ Glulam can be manufactured to most curvature, depth and length combinations, generating beautiful, certifiable results while adhering to strict standards.

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