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Futurebuild LVL hySPAN
Description

hySPAN provides a cost effective solution with predictable performance in residential and commercial construction.

hySPAN is easy to work with using traditional building tools, is straight, suitable for all structural applications in Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Rural applications (following design verification).

Key Features
  • Straight, true, strong, lightweight and dimensionally stable
  • Veneers are bonded together using type 'A' (marine) bond, known for long-term durability in structural applications
  • Readily available and stocked H1.2 treated using a glue line and surface spray treatment to the requirements of NZS 3640
  • Untreated and H3.1 LOSP treated product available made to order subject to minimum volumes and lead times, Contact Futurebuild LVL for further information
  • Each piece is branded for ease of identification
  • Stringent quality control — EWPAA certified
  • Manufactured from sustainably-grown New Zealand plantation pine
  • Available FSC CoC Certified on request (Certificate Number: SCS-COC-001319)
  • Residential Span Tables available
  • Supported by technical support and software from Futurebuild LVL
FSC Certified
FSC Certified
LBC Red List Free
LBC Red List Free
NZ Made
NZ Made
Scope of Use

hySPAN is typically specified for structural beams and is also used for lintels, rafters and floor joists in residential structures.

  • Veneers are bonded together using type 'A' (marine) bond, known for long-term durability in structural applications
  • Readily available and stocked H1.2 treated using a glue line and surface spray treatment to the requirements of NZS 3640
  • Untreated and H3.1 LOSP treated product available made to order subject to minimum volumes and lead times, Contact Futurebuild LVL for further information
  • Residential Span Tables available
  • Supported by technical support and software from Futurebuild LVL
Statement of Building Code Compliance

Solid Futurebuild LVL products are manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4357, Structural Laminated Veneer Lumber. Characteristic Properties are determined in accordance with AS/NZS 4063.2:2010 and so comply with the provisions of the New Zealand Building Code through clause 2.3 for engineering design in accordance with NZS3603:1993 Timber Structures Standard.

Futurebuild LVL is committed to manufacturing innovative engineered building products. For quality assurance the Futurebuild range is manufactured with independent audit processes and product certification.

All Futurebuild LVL products are manufactured using a type ‘A’ bond with less than 0.5mg/L formaldehyde emissions from the final product (equivalent to E0).

Other Performance Attributes
  • Veneers are bonded together using type 'A' (marine) bond, known for long-term durability in structural applications
  • Stringent quality control — EWPAA certified
  • Declare Red List free
  • Manufactured from sustainably-grown New Zealand plantation pine
  • Available FSC CoC Certified on request (Certificate Number: SCS-COC-001319)
Documents
Futurebuild LVL Residential Design Guide
Futurebuild LVL Specific Engineering Design Guide
Futurebuild LVL Technical Library
Sustainability: EPD, Declare Red List Free & FSC Certification
Additional Information

Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) is one of New Zealand’s leading forest products companies, manufacturing and supplying timber, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), plywood & other building products in New Zealand.

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