Timber iQ December 2019 - January 2020 // Issue: 47 | Page 17

COVER STORY
Innovative solutions
for timber trusses
By Dineo Phoshoko
A solid, stable roof structure is among the most important elements of any
building. Roof trusses play a vital role in the construction of complex roof
profiles. In recent years, innovative products and smart software solutions
have improved the way in which roof trusses are designed and fabricated.
W
ith more than thirty years of experience,
Unilam Pressings is at the forefront of
innovation and excellence. The company has
established a rock-solid reputation for itself in
the timber and pressing industries and is fast emerging as a
leader in roof truss design software solutions.
UNILAM’S PRODUCT OFFERINGS
The company’s impressive anti-split plate range includes
dodecagon, square and rectangular plates which can be
manufactured according to specific size requirements and
labelled for easy identification. It is common for the fibres in
timber to weaken over time due to constant weathering or
expansion and contraction during the treating process. This
continuous weakening eventually causes the timber to split.
Unilam is an independently owned, specialist manufacturer
of anti-split plates and electrical laminations as well as
various products for the timber and roof truss industry.
Roof trusses have seen a lot of innovation and development over
the years.
Anti-split plates are used to prevent hardwood timber
poles and logs from splitting.
Unilam’s range of roof truss products include nail plate
connectors, hangers, cleats, hurricane clips, bracing
straps and hoop iron. The company is also capable
of producing specialised brackets required for the
roofing industry.
Roof trusses play an important role in the construction of roofs.
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All products are manufactured at Unilam’s 5 000m²
factory located in Lilianton, Boksburg. The facility is
equipped with modernised, mechanical presses and
state-of-the-art equipment making it possible to
produce pressings from various materials and to
exact specifications.
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