Products | IBuilt Plank

Product Overview:

IBuilt Scaffold Planks are a structural laminated veneer lumber (LVL) product supplied from Nelson Pine Industries. IBuilt Plank is an essential part of any construction project where safe off-ground work is required. Strong, durable and reliable, they are made to walk on, carry a load, and can stand up to the elements.

IBuilt Plank is independently certified by the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia and made in accordance with strict and quality environmental standards.

All IBuilt Planks are manufactured from FSC® certified Radiata Pine.

IBuilt Plank. Straight, true and strong.

Features and Benefits:

• Strong
• Lightweight & easy to handle
• Engineered to perform from LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)
• Individually proof tested for assurance of performance
• Independently audited by the EWPAA for certification to standard
• Durable – a natural resistance to chemicals
• FSC® Certified

Sizes:

Scaffold Platform Duty Categories (as per AS/NZS 1576 & 1577) for IBuilt Plank

Please refer to the downloadable flyer.

Care and maintenance:

Avoid Damaging IBuilt Plank
• Do not use IBuilt Plank over greater spans than those recommended for each Duty Category.
• Do not drop or throw IBuilt Plank from excessive heights.
• Do not drop heavy materials or jump on IBuilt Plank.
• Do not drive over IBuilt Plank.
• Notching, cutting or machining IBuilt Plank will reduce its strength.
• Take precautions against slag burns from gas cutting or welding.
Chemical Effects
Radiata Pine veneers are largely unaffected by exposure to moderate strength acids or alkalis (in the pH range 3-9).
Strong concentrations of acids or alkalis will affect the lignin which binds wood fibre. The phenolic resin used to
bond IBuilt Plank is highly resistant to chemical attack. Planks used in these conditions should be regularly evaluated
before reuse.
Decay
Under normal service conditions, planks subjected to wetting and drying cycles are not likely to decay. Typically decay
is caused by storing the planks wet and not storing them appropriately to allow them to dry. Planks that show any
evidence of fungal decay should be allowed to dry then evaluated for strength before use.

It is important to undertake a visual inspection to ensure planks are safe to use (Mechanical testing should also be performed periodically).

Storage:

Storage Recommendations (Also refer to AS/NZS1577 section 5.8 Storage During Service Life)
• Dry planks can be stacked on top of one another, well clear of the ground and covered to keep dry.
• Wet planks should be stacked in a dry, well ventilated area clear of the ground, with spacers/fillets aligned between each layer to allow air flow to dry out the planks.
• The stack should be level, neatly stacked and supported with aligned bearers and spacers not greater than 2.0m apart.

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