Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
• In all locations subject to specific engineering design or selected from the Megabeam engineered
span tables
• Fixing materials are to be in accordance with NZS 3604:2011, section 4.0
• In all buildings where the relevant part of the building complies with the NZBC, or in existing
buildings, where the designer/engineer is satisfied that the existing building is suitable or the
intended purpose
• Fabricated connections to be in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.2:201
• This product is not suited to exterior unprotected situations where exposed to weather but may be
used in any protected situation
• Where specific fire performance is required, the beams must be specified in conjunction with a Fire
Engineer
• The specification and installation of Megabeam laminated beams must be carried out by (or
supervised by) a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) with a relevant license class and with access to
all relevant technical documentation.
• The beams must be stored, handled, maintained and installed in accordance with all Megabeam
requirements.
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2
B1 Structure - Engineering Span tables to AS/NZS 1170:2002, B1.3.1, B1.3.2 B1/VM1, Manufactured to AS/NZS
1328:1998 and AS/NZS 8008:2022. - Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.2(a)
B2 Durability - NZ 3640/AS1, H1.2 Tru-Core, Boron timber treatment, NZS 3640:2003, NZS 3602:2003,
B2.3.2(a). - Clause C6 Structural stability: Performance C6.2(a), C6.3
C6 Structural Stability - Specification to NZS 3603:1993, section 9. Design of Fire Resistance. Including revised
version AS/NZS 1720.1-2010. C6.2 (a) C6.3 B1/VM1, AS/NZS 1720.1-2010
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Megabeam is third party certified by the GLTAA (Glue Laminated Timber Association of Australia) to the
relevant AS/NZ standards.
AS/NZS 1328:1998 (Part 1&2) – Glued Laminated Structural Timber
AS/NZS 8008:2022. Timber – Finger Joisted Structural timber – product and Performance Requirements
AS/NZS 1720.1-2010 – Timber structures Design Methods
NZ 3640:2003 – Hazard Level H1.2
Design requirements
• In all locations subject to specific engineering design or selected from the Megabeam engineered
span tables
• Fixing materials are to be in accordance with NZS 3604:2011, section 4.0
• In all buildings where the relevant part of the building complies with the NZBC, or in existing
buildings, where the designer/engineer is satisfied that the existing building is suitable or the
intended purpose
• Fabricated connections to be in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.2:201
• This product is not suited to exterior unprotected situations where exposed to weather but may be
used in any protected situation
• Where specific fire performance is required, the beams must be specified in conjunction with a Fire
Engineer
Installation requirements
The specification and installation of Megabeam laminated beams must be carried out by (or
supervised by) a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) with a relevant license class and with access to
all relevant technical documentation.
Maintenance requirements
• The beams must be stored, handled, maintained and installed in accordance with all Megabeam
requirements.
• Glulam products should not be dropped, jarred, or dragged. It's important to take care to prevent
surface damage. When loading, unloading, or transporting, protection should be used against strops,
chains, or wire ropes. Webbing slings are recommended to avoid damaging the members, and the
product should be lifted on its edge to align it with its final position
• Where applicable, use spreaders on long members and position slings to ensure a well-balanced load
and support. Guy lines should be used to control the product during movement. During transport and
erection, care should be taken not to over-stress Laminated products.
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
MEGABEAM PTY LTD
Business Email:
sales@megabeam.com.au
Contact Number/s:
+64 04 28120875
0428120875
Importer
Legal Trading Name:
The Lumberbank NZ Ltd
Business Email:
info@lumberbank.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
09 6222050
Product Identifier
MEGABEAM GL17C LAMINATED BEAMS ARE A STRUCTURAL BUILDING ELEMENT FOR USE IN LIGHT TIMBER-FRAMED CONSTRUCTION. MEGABEAM GL17C LAMINATED BEAMS (INCLUDING RAFTERS AND LINTELS) ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BELOW SIZES: 360 X 85MM 4.8, 5.4, 6.0, 7.2 & 8.4M 400 X 85MM 6.0, 7.2, 8.4 & 9.6M 460 X 85MM 7.2, 8.4 & 9.6M
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
26 August 2025 |
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Date last updated:
26 August 2025 |
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