What does Hyne Timber do?
Hyne Timber manufactures and distributes a large volume of industrial, structural and engineered timber products. It has state-of-the-art production facilities in Queensland and New South Wales, as well as distribution centres across the eastern coast of Australia.
How many sites does Hyne Timber have?
10 sites
Hyne Timber are a family owned business who have been operating since 1882. Today, we employ approximately 608 people across 10 sites on the east coast of Australia.
How is Hyne Timber financed?
The Tumbarumba Mill Optimisation Project is funded by the NSW Government Bushfire Industry Recovery Package Stream Two. Hyne Timber continues to seek avenues for further government support for freight or other cost offsetting to assist with getting logs to the Mill from outside the viable freight zone.
What does GL17 mean?
Glued Laminated (GL) Structural Timber Product Marking/Labelling – AS/NZS and European GL grades
| AS/NZS | EN (h – homogenous glulam) |
|---|---|
| f’b = 33 MPa, E = 13.3GPa | f’b = 28 MPa, E = 12.6GPa |
| GL17 (Relabelled as GL40) | Not available |
| f’b = 40 MPa, E = 16.7GPa | |
| GL18 (Relabelled as GL45) f’b = 45 MPa, E = 18.5GPa | Not available |
Where does Hyne Timber come from?
Australia
Hyne Timber is one of the largest manufacturers of Australian grown plantation softwood in Australia. The mill in Tumbarumba, in the NSW Riverina Murray region, is the largest softwood processing plant in Australia, employing approximately 200 people directly.
Is Hyne Timber a private or public company?
Hyne & Son Pty Limited, also known as Hyne Timber, is a locally-owned private company, deriving revenue through the saw-milling, manufacturing, processing and distribution of sawn timber and timber products.
How far can you span with glulam?
Glulam beams can span not more than 100 feet, even in large open spaces. Normally, people do not come in need to span in such a big measurement. To span up to 24 feet, the consumer will need a 12” (nominal) I-joist, or they could use an engineered floor truss to span the product.
What is LGL timber?
LGL is an acronym for ‘Lumber Glue Laminated’ – a solid wood alternative to LVL beams. Straight, stable in outdoor environments and ideal in applications where nail-holding strength is an absolute priority. Termite Resistant.
Is it cheaper to build a house with cement or wood?
Wood House Cost. Constructing a concrete house usually costs 4 to 8 percent more than a wooden house, and sometimes might be as much as 10 percent more. However, there are many cost advantages to concrete homes, even though construction pricing is higher.
How many employees does Hyne Timber have?
Today, we employ approximately 608 people across 10 sites on the east coast of Australia. We are innovative, safety focused and always looking for people who can bring fresh ideas.
Are glulam beams expensive?
Glulam can also be more expensive than traditional lumber. When stained, it can look noticeably different than a solid piece of Timber and has a different aesthetic than solid beams.
Which is stronger LVL or glulam?
The laminated beam is stronger but more expensive and used when bigger cross-sections are required. Generally made from hardwood, rather than the lvl softwood.
Is LVL timber waterproof?
First developed in the early 1970’s, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is a high-strength engineered timber product formed by assembling wood veneers (thin sheets of wood that are uniformly thick) and bonding them together with a ‘type A’ phenolic adhesive which provides a waterproof bond.
Can LVL beams get wet?
Wetting during construction may lead to temporary elevated moisture content and dimensional changes. Once covered, the I-joists or LVL will ultimately dry and re-equilibrate to the ambient humidity conditions, but some expansion or swelling may remain after redrying.
Why are European houses so small?
European cities are generally smaller in size, so they don’t have a lot of room for big homes. Most Europeans prefer smaller homes because they are much more energy-efficient and more comfortable to maintain.
Who are Hyne timber?
Hyne Timber are a family owned business who have been operating since 1882. Today, we employ approximately 608 people across 10 sites on the east coast of Australia. The Hyne Timber story began in 1882 on the banks of the Mary River in Queensland. Maryborough is our roots and home for our:
What are Hyne timber’s GLT products made of?
The plant manufactures responsibly sourced Australian softwood ( LGL , Beam 17) and hardwood ( Beam 18, Beam 21) GLT products. All GLT products produced are ‘S’ Mark certified to give customers full confidence that Hyne Timber’s GLT is audited and certified to the applicable Standard ‘AS/NZS 1328.1:1998, Glue Laminated Structural Timber’.
What is the purpose of impregnating timber?
The durability and service life of timber products can be enhanced by impregnating the cells with stable preservatives. This process is commonly referred to as ‘treating’, and is a cost efficient and reliable method of improving the timber’s natural resistance to attack from insects and decay.