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- Three Frequently Asked Questions of LVLAs the expert of structural materials, Honcheng export more than 30 containers LVL to Australia and New Zealand. We're here to cover the top three questions for our LVL.Company News March 20, 2023
- Formply or Film Faced Plywood?Formply is the well-known plywood specifically engineered for the Concrete Formwork Industry.Certified to specific stress-grades, Formply is typically available in various strength ratings from F11 thru to F27. Formply sheets are 17mm thick (historically the most popular choice)Industry News July 20, 2022
- A Comprehensive Guide to Plywood FlooringYears ago, plywood in floors was limited to sheathing and underlays. Nowadays, it’s utilised as a cost-effective flooring finish as well. Thanks to technological improvements, plywood flooring is now a viable alternative to most other floors. It offers a durable and more affordable solution for manyIndustry News May 21, 2022
- FAQ'S of preservative treatment for LVLLVL should be preservative treated to ensure it lasts its full service life as it is manufactured from a range of hardwood and softwood timber species. For termite and rot resistance, LVL can be treated to H2 standards. For a lower cost alternative can be manufactured with a bifenthrin glue line additive which provides termite resistance but is only suitable for use south of the tropic of Capricorn.Industry News May 18, 2022
- F grades and MGP grades LVL timberThe difference of F grade and MGP grade in LVL lumber.Industry News May 13, 2022
- Structural grading of lumber, plywood and LVLStructural gradingStructural grading is the process by which timber is sorted into groups - or stress grades - with ideally, similar structural properties in each group. Inevitably there is a very substantial range of properties within a group and significant overlap in properties between the groupsIndustry News May 11, 2022
- Temporary StructuresWood has an important role providing temporary structural support during the building process. Common wooden temporary structures include formwork and scaffolding.Industry News May 17, 2022
- How to extend the lifetime of formwork plywoodProper handling and cleaning extends the lifetime of plywood panels. This guide shows how to handle and use your HongCheng formwork plywood. To achieve best results and a maximum number of re-uses of your plywood, please follow these instructions.Storage and TransportProtect the panels from contactCompany News June 30, 2021
- How much LVL, Glulam and CLT is used in Australia? Closing in on answersAustralia is close to understanding the quantity of engineered wood products it uses each year. New trade data shows – for the first time – the volume as well as the value of LVL, Glulam, CLT and I-Beams imported to and exported from Australia and New Zealand and in fact, most countries around the world. The data is still thin – we only have one month at hand right now (January 2022) – but it will be less than a year and the trends will be clear.Industry News March 07, 2022
- The difference of poplar, eucalyptus, pine, birch for film faced plywoodThe choice of building formwork over wood went through a long process. Early building formwork used steel or aluminum materials. The process of making metal formwork is very complex and expensive.Industry News December 28, 2020