Prolam PLX Portal by Prolam

Prolam PLX Portal

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Description

A new glulaminated timber bracing portal system from Prolam offers a strong, lightweight and more sustainable alternative to steel portals. The PLX Portal is constructed from three glulaminated timber elements, including Prolam's trademarked PLX20 Beam, precision engineered from layers of quality radiata pine reinforced with steel for increased load bearing capacity.

Up to 40 per cent lighter than their steel equivalents, the timber lintel and legs can be cut to length onsite to suit a project's specifications, assembled using standard tools, and installed and fixed without the need for specialised skills, extra labour or equipment.

Key Features

Up to 40% lighter than steel portals
High strength and durability
Awesome spanning capability
Simple on-site assembly using standard tools
Fast installation — no extra equipment or staff
FSC certified timber options available
Easy to specify with PS1 certificate
Cut to length to suit
Made in New Zealand

Scope of Use

Ideal for large internal openings, garage portals and window portals.

The timber lintel and legs can be cut to length onsite to suit a project's specifications, assembled using standard tools, and installed and fixed without the need for specialised skills, extra labour or equipment. For further information, please refer to the installation guide.

Free design service for NZS3604 residential type one and two storey buildings that are specifying the Prolam PLX20 Portal. A link to the PLX Portal Design Service is in the Documents section

Limitations on Use

Not suitable for exterior use
Must be designed and installed in accordance with the Prolam guidance and technical literature

Statement of Building Code Compliance

Independently tested to the P21 BRANZ test methodology, the PLX Portal provides bracing units to resist wind and earthquake loads. The system has a ductility of 3.0 and is compatible for NZS3604 type internal construction.

Easy to specify with PS1 certificate

In-Service History

Prolam has been supporting architects and construction professionals for 20 years to design and build with strength, confidence and ease with premium engineered timber solutions.