What is Panelam®?

Panelam® is an engineered beam constructed from laminations of C30 grade Scandinavian Whitewood, glued together using MUF glue. The beams are manufactured in accordance with the requirements and recommendations of EN386 with stress graded timber to prEN 14081. This product was developed for the timber frame industry for use as an edge binder or rim board on floor cassettes.

Delivered with a moisture content of between 12% to 15%, Panelam® is an extremely stable material that is ideally suited to medium rise constructions. Suitable untreated for class 1 and 2 service class conditions, Panelam® is also available treated for class 3 service class conditions.

The key features of the Panelam® are:

• Manufactured to match the depths of all metal web and timber I Beams
  
• Available in lengths up to 12 metres
  
• Planed finish on all four sides
  
• Available in widths of 38, 43, 75 and 90mm
  
• Accurately machined
  
• Bundle wrapped
  
• Dimensionally stable
  
• Defined fire performance
  
• FSC certified timber sources
  
• Suitable for rim board and edge binder applications