• About
    • History
    • Meet the team
    • Quality
    • Careers
  • Products & Services
    • Tension Bars
      • Macalloy 460 Bar System
      • Macalloy 520 Bar System
      • Macalloy 550 Bar System
      • Macalloy S460 Bar System
    • Stainless Cables
    • Compression Struts
    • Tension Structures
    • Post Tensioning
    • S650 Stainless Threaded Bar
    • Sheet Piling Tie Bar
    • Site Services
    • FAQ - Glulam & Timber Structures
      • Introduction to Glulam Structures
    • Macalloy & Tekla Software
  • Projects
    • Airports
    • Bridges
    • Glulam and Timber Structures
    • Stadia
    • Other
    • Reference Hub
  • Downloads
    • Approvals
    • Brochures
    • Technical Downloads
    • Installation Instructions
    • Terms & Conditions of Sale
  • Webinars
  • News
  • Contact
  • English
Macalloy Banff Elementary School, Alberta, Canada Glulam Structures

Introduction to Glulam Structures

Glulam, Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Timber Structures

What is Glulam?
Glulam is an abbreviated term that stands for glue-laminated timber (GLT). A glulam is a structurally engineered product made up of several layers of solid wood, bonded together with a special adhesive to form a solid, single unit.

Many Architects have used this material in their designs as its application is versatile, has advantages over using traditional materials, and is aesthetically beautiful in appearance. It is also:-

  • Very efficient to produce
  • Has superior earthquake resilience
  • Highly resistant to fire
  • Adjustable
  • Lightweight compared to traditional building materials enabling ease of installation
  • Has a variety of colour ranges
  • Has a credible sustainable carbon footprint
  • Suitable for many structural applications as it can be manufactured straight or curved
  • Used for large section sizes and long lengths.

Macalloy involvement in Glulam and CLT structures

Macalloy are involved in all aspects of the design, manufacture, and supply of tension rods and fittings for use in glulam timber structures.

Our Macalloy product range, used in glulam and timber structures includes:

  • Macalloy 460, 520 and 550 architectural bars systems
  • Cross couplers
  • Turnbuckles
  • Connection discs

We have extensive experience and knowledge of working with contractors, engineers and architects and steel erectors.

Steel tension rods solve the age-old problem of roof construction; they prevent the walls from splaying out as the roof is loaded with wind or snow. The exceptional strength of glulam makes it well suited for use in the load-bearing structures of buildings with long spans when an architectural natural finish is required. The rods can even be concealed within the timber truss members. By doing this, the large tensile loads can be resolved.

Here we are showcasing a few of the projects that Macalloy have been involved in. Versatility is a key feature of Macalloy products, but Macalloy architectural systems complement the design of the stunning features of glulam architecture.

Glulam and timber structures FAQ's
  • Careers.
  • Cookies.
  • Privacy Policy.
  • Terms of Use.
  • Covid-19 Site Risk Assessment.
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
© Copyright 2023 Macalloy. All rights reserved. Registered in England & Wales. Company No: 04697936. Managing Director Peter Hoy.
Branding & Website backroom.agency
Our website uses essential cookies in order for it to work, we also use additional cookies to analyse traffic on our website. Read MoreCookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
SAVE & ACCEPT