Structural glued-laminated timber
Scope:
Note: The scope of this Notice of Intent (originally published on November 21, 2023) was updated by the responsible SDO on September 4, 2024.
This Standard provides minimum requirements for the manufacture of glulam of those species specified in CSA O86. It also provides minimum requirements for the block-gluing and re-gluing of glulam components into larger finished glulam.
Storage, handling, and installation of products subsequent to manufacture are not covered by this Standard.
The design criteria for glulam manufactured in accordance with this Standard are covered in CSA O86. Requirements for the development of specified strengths and modulus of elasticity for glulam are provided in Annex B.
Project need:
To update the current standard due to user experience/feedback/new technology (new edition). This proposed New Edition is being developed at the request of the Canadian Wood Council. It will provide the industry with an updated standard useful to the end user. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests: Industry, regulators, consumers, government and designers will benefit by a) ensuring that the latest innovative/technology/safety features are available for users, b) addressing needs of regulators by providing suitable requirements; and c) supporting certification bodies.
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