Building System
The Beamlock Building achieves a traditional look,
with the security and reduced costs that only modern
technical production methods can bring, leaving you
to enjoy the beauty of traditional construction in
a natural material. Build times are significantly reduced
with a perfect result every time, the Beamlock parts
just connect using the pin provided. With just three
major components, the Beamlock System is an easily
understood assembly process. The modular concept also
guarantees compact storage and transport solutions.
Beamlock products are compliant to the most recent
wind code BS6399.
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Installation Advantages
Two people can easily build a Beamlock structure with minimal
tools and skills. Simple assembly means that you will benefit
from the unique time saving design reducing build times and
labour costs.
1/2 hour Fire Approval
Beamlock System complies to BS476-21 half hour fire exposure, which is considered
suitable for the support of upper floor loading. This negates the requirement
for fire calculation if half hour fire determination is required.
Weight and Construction Advantages
Beamlock is a safe site product providing strength at easily managed weights.
Posts and beams are supplied in easily transportable modular lengths to a maximum
of 5m.
There is no need for a crane or multi lift as two people can handle all
components. Typically, on a 4m span, the Beamlock components weigh just 48kg.
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Kiln Drying
All timber spends approximately 15 days in individual kilns drying out to 15%
(+/-3%) humidity. The timber contracts by about 10% and reduces in weight by
about 40%. This is a great benefit in indoor applications as the Beamlock components
will not split or move dramatically in the future when heat is applied.
Extendable
The system allows easy extension at any time from a Beamlock post, allowing your
buildings to grow with your needs and budget.
Last Minute Changes
With such a flexible system you can decide on brace positions suitable for garage
doors, patio doors or windows just before you put the building together.
Treatment and finish
Factory pre-treatment ensures a hazard class 3 approval allowing the posts to
be exposed to the elements. Note: Class 3 approval is subject to further application
of surface coatings. Beamlock components are supplied ready to decorate. They
are planed to the highest joinery standards and need no extra preparation before
painting or staining.
Quality
Beamlock is proud to guarantee consistent high quality manufacturing. We provide
joinery grade timber machined to +/- 1mm.
True 90° angles
The Beamlock System automatically creates appropriate angles and upright. Due
to the simplicity of the connection system, you cannot get the angles wrong!
End Tension Plate
This attractive plate is also an essential technical component of the Beamlock
System. Each unused face is finished off with the end plate which reduces the
longitudinal stresses in the timber.
Adjustable Post Base Plate
The Beamlock System includes a comprehensive and unique post to ground fixing
solution. There are two choices of fixing. (An additional 60mm can be achieved
from the same post length giving a maximum eaves height of 2220mm)
- New purpose built ground bearing over-site, partially cover in concrete).
- On an existing suitable surface, drill and fix.
The specially engineered base plate is designed to maximise full support up to
10 tons, (tension pulling strength 1.3 tons) and at the same time positively
fix the post to the gound below. An additional benefit is the 60m of height 
of the base plate for an over-site that may not be level, an ideal solution,
especially in garages and stables where frequent washing occurs. Anchor bolts
must be designed to resist the minimum unfactored loads referenced elsewhere
in this manual.
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