HYNE Glue Laminated Timber Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- HYNE
Table of Contents
HYNE Glue Laminated Timber
Specifications
- Product: Glue Laminated Timber (GLT)
- Manufacturer: Hyne
- Usage: Structural and decorative applications
- Finish: Natural wood finish
- Treatment: H3 treated or higher for outdoor use
Product Usage Instructions
Handling and Storage:
- Don’t Drop It: Avoid causing damage to finished surfaces, edges, or structural integrity.
- Lift with Care: Use clean and undamaged ‘soft’ slings to prevent damage.
- Keep It Dry: Cover the timber if it’s not wrapped and ensure air circulation to prevent moisture buildup.
- Place on Bearers: Store on a flat, dry surface to avoid contact with moisture.
Preparation and Treatment:
- Repair Damaged Wrapping: Reseal tears with tape or cover with waterproof sheeting to prevent moisture penetration.
- Apply a Primer: Prime all surfaces before erecting and use a compatible topcoat paint.
- Paint If Using Outside: Use a suitable fungal-resistant treatment preservative on all sides.
- Don’t Use Dark Paint: Dark paint can cause surface checking, opt for light-coloured coatings.
- Treat Cut Surfaces: Apply a timber preservative to cut surfaces to maintain durability.
- Untreated Not Suitable Outdoors: Ensure the GLT is H3 treated or higher for weather-exposed conditions.
- Apply Capping: Protect weather-exposed faces with top-edge and end-capping to shield from UV rays.
FAQ
Q: Can untreated GLT be used outdoors?
A: Untreated or less than H3-treated GLT is unsuitable for outdoor use due to weather exposure risks.
Q: What should I do if the wrapping is damaged?
A: Repair tears with tape or cover the timber with waterproof sheeting to prevent moisture infiltration.
Q: Should I paint the GLT if using it outside?
A: Yes, paint all sides with a suitable fungal-resistant treatment preservative for outdoor applications.
DO’S & DONT’S
Hyne GLT is tough, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need some love.
But remember, in order for your product warranty to remain valid, follow
advice provided in the Technical Data Sheets available at
www.hyne.com.au/resources/technical-data-
sheets
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DON’T DROP IT
Seems obvious, but don’t cause damage to the finished surfaces, edges or the structural integrity. -
LIFT WITH CARE
Chains and wire slings might damage the product, so use a clean and undamaged ‘soft’ sling. -
KEEP IT DRY
If it hasn’t come wrapped, be sure to cover it. And remember to allow some air circulation around the timber to prevent moisture build up. -
PLACE ON BEARERS
That big pile of mud or uneven surface probably isn’t a good spot to store your timber. Let’s keep it out of puddles and moisture. -
REPAIR DAMAGED WRAPPING
Reseal tears or rips with tape to prevent moisture getting through.
Or if you’d prefer re-cover the timber with waterproof sheeting. -
APPLY A PRIMER
Apply one coat of primer to all surfaces prior to erecting. Make sure to check that the primer is compatible with the topcoat paint too. -
PAINT IF USING OUTSIDE
Paint all sides, including any cuts/holes etc. with a suitable fungal resistant treatment preservative such as Tanalised Ecoseal, Tanalised Enseal, or Osmose Protim Solignum Reseal. -
DON’T USE DARK PAINT
Dark paint can cause surface checking. Apply light-coloured paint systems or coatings. -
TREAT CUT SURFACES
Reseal cuts, rebates or drill holes with a suitable site application of a timber preservative such as Tanalised Ecoseal, Tanalised Enseal, or Osmose Protim Solignum Reseal. -
UNTREATED NOT SUITABLE OUTDOORS
Non durable (less than durability class 2) or untreated, less than H3 treated GLT are unsuitable for weather-exposed conditions. -
APPLY CAPPING
Apply top-edge and end capping on weather-exposed faces or ends of GLT to help keep the timber dry and protected from UV rays.
Refer to product Technical Data Sheets for a comprehensive guide to using Hyne
Timber products by visiting www.hyne.com.au/resources/technical-data-
sheets
Our Product Information Service offers expert advice for the correct use of
all Hyne products. If in doubt, please call and we can talk you through the
do’s and don’t’s.
Phone 1300 304 963
Email info@hyne.com.au
References
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