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31st March 2013, 08:40 PM #1
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Is merbau suitable for bearer timber for houses?
Hi,
I have a supply of merbau timber with dimension 90x50mm. I'm in need of timber bearer ontop of stumps under a timber cottage and would like to know if this type of wood is suitable for this purpose?
What about as joists?
Thanks,
Jim
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31st March 2013, 09:30 PM #2
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1st April 2013, 03:34 PM #3
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Excellent timber for all uses
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3rd May 2013, 11:04 PM #4
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Ive seen merbau beams rated at f27. But 2 laminated together for bearers sounds right.
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4th May 2013, 07:45 AM #5
The timber itself would be suitable but the size may not be! You should refer to Span tables -- for single storey dwellings based on AS 1684--SAA Light Timber Framing Code for the correct timber member size for each span and location, and whether it is a single, multiple or cantilevered span.