Glued Laminated Wood (Glulam) is a structural material manufactured through the union of individual wood segments. When glued with industrial adhesives, this type of wood is highly durable and moisture resistant, capable of generating large pieces and unique shapes. When glued with industrial adhesives, this type of wood is highly durable and moisture resistant, capable of generating large pieces and unique shapes. Glulam is stronger than steel at comparable weights. That makes glulam a cost-effective choice for long, structural spans and tall columns with minimal need for additional support.
Advantages of Glue-Laminated Process:
Unique dimensions: Glulam allows you to cover large areas with small components.
Resistance: Successfully resists various chemicals. It also resists transformations caused by moisture, such as deformations and / or torsions.
Flexibility: Curved, arched, and folded shapes are reproduced quite easily. Pieces also don't necessarily need to follow the geometry of the tree trunk.
High fire resistance: Structures made of glued laminated wood are safer than unprotected steel in fire. This is because a carbonized layer forms around the Glulam's core, decreasing oxygen consumption and retarding combustion.
Hot-dip galvanization:
All steel components used by IDEA are hot-dip galvanized in a liquid zinc bath at 449 °C (840 °F). Steel that is powder-coated after hot-dip galvanizing will have an even longer lifespan, as the powder coating protects the zinc. If the surface is damaged, hot-dip galvanized products repair themselves through the zinc contracting and forming a new coating in the damaged area. Zinc is a more active metal in comparison to steel. This is a unique characteristic for galvanizing, which means, when a galvanized coating is damaged and steel is exposed to the atmosphere, zinc can continue to protect steel through galvanic corrosion. A hot-dip galvanized coating is relatively easier and cheaper to specify than an organic paint coating of equivalent corrosion protection performance. Zinc carbonate is a strong material that protects steel and can prevent corrosion in many circumstances. Hot-dip galvanizing can be carried out cheaply and in large batches.
Powder-coating:
The powder coating process offers several advantages over conventional liquid coating methods, including increased durability, capabilities for more specialized finishes, less environmental impact, and lower material costs.
In addition to being available with a wide range of finish options, powder coatings are generally more long-lasting and durable than liquid coatings. They demonstrate higher resistance to impact, moisture, chemicals, and offer greater protection from scratches, abrasion, corrosion, and fading. These characteristics make them well-suited for high use and high traffic applications.
Impregnation of Wood:
Impregnation stabilizes dimensions, increases strength and resistance to water, moisture, and chemicals, and reduces cracking. The most common methods of impregnation employ antiseptics, which ensure protection against wood rot and other forms of biological deterioration, and fire retardants, which prevent the wood from catching fire and burning.
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