Metal‑Free Glulam Beams — A Glenfarne Innovation
Glenfarne Wood Products now offers metal‑free glulam beams using Lignoloc® compressed beech wood nails during production. These nails are fully embedded and bond naturally with the timber, creating a beam that is:
✅ 100% Metal‑Free
No steel fasteners inside the beam — ideal for CNC machining, fire performance, and aesthetics.
✅ Enhanced Sustainability
Wood nails reduce metal use and align with low‑carbon construction goals.
✅ Improved Fire Behaviour
No heat‑conducting metal inside the beam. Nails char at the same rate as the timber.
✅ Precision Manufacturing
Nails stabilize lamellas during layup, improving production consistency.
✅ Perfect for Visible Timber Architecture
No risk of metal staining or corrosion marks.
This positions Glenfarne as the first manufacturer in Ireland to integrate wood‑nail technology into glulam production — reinforcing our leadership in innovative, sustainable timber engineering.
