Glued Laminated Timber
Glued laminated timber (GLT) is produced by finger-jointing and gluing timber laminations with parallel grain. Available in a wide range of structural members, MS BOIS GLT products meet the most ambitious projects: exposed timber frames, arches, engineered beams, slabs, and bold structures.
PEFC certified
Made to measure
Our glued laminated timber elements
STRUCTURAL USES
- Long-span frames, structural beams
- Arches, curved members, variable inertia
- Glulam slabs
- Round columns
- Workshop prefabrication
Our structural timber is made from selected French species and prepared to ensure precise installation.
AVAILABLE SPECIES:
Spruce
Douglas fir
Pine
Larch
CERTIFIED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Planing on 4 sides + 4 chamfers
PEFC-certified timber
Lengths: up to 40 m
Max height: 2.25 m
CE, Acerbois, Bois de France certifications
Finger-jointed and glued laminations (adhesive EN 301 / MUF)
Moisture content: 12% +/-3%
Recommended applications & uses
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Visual quality
Two finishes available:
- Visible quality (AP): exposed timber frames (housing, schools, sports complexes)
- Industrial quality (NA): non-visible use
- Planing
- Knots / resin pockets
- Insect attack
- Discoloration
- Cracks
Controlled quality criteria
Gluing & testing
- EN 301 adhesive
- Checks:
- timber / adhesive quality
- lamination grading
- destructive tests of finger joints
- delamination tests
3- to 5-axis machining centers
Complete machining of members:
- Cuts
- Drilling
- Tenons
- Mortises
- Complete timber frame cutting
Why choose MS BOIS GLT?
Certified timber
PEFC species, finger-jointed and glued laminations using controlled processes.
Controlled finish
Planed on 4 sides with chamfers for visible or industrial quality.
Very wide range
Straight members, curved members, variable inertia, round columns, and glulam slabs.
Long spans
Lengths up to 40 m and heights up to 2.25 m.
Advanced machining
3- to 5-axis machining centers for cutting and joinery.
Choice of various species
Spruce, Douglas fir, and pine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a GLT element?
An assembly of parallel-grain laminations, finger-jointed and glued, with a moisture content of 12% +/-3%.
What lengths do you offer?
Up to 40 m for straight or curved members.
Do you offer curved members?
Yes, up to 40 m, height 2.25 m.
Do you offer GLT slabs?
Yes: effective width 190–600 mm, height 80–200 mm, length 13.5 m (up to 16 m depending on production).
Are your GLT products planed?
Yes: planed on 4 sides with 4 chamfered edges.
Do you do workshop machining?
Yes: complete 3- to 5-axis machining.
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