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Strength Groups of Timber and Their Applications
Applications |
Strength Group |
Structural Components
columns, beams, bearer, studs, joists, ties and struts
form work |
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3 AND SG 4
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3, SG 4 AND SG 5
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Roofing
rafters, ties, struts, purlins and bracing
battens |
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3 AND SG 4
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3, SG 4 AND SG 5
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Staircase
stringers, treads, trimmer beam and handrail
balustrades |
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3 AND SG 4
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3, SG 4, SG 5 AND SG 6
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Flooring
floor boarding and parquetry
skirtings |
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3, SG 4 AND SG 5
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3, SG 4, SG 5 AND SG 6 |
Walling
wall, partition framing and external wall boardings
internal wall boardings, slates screens
fascia boards |
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3, SG 4, SG 5 AND SG 6
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3, SG 4, SG 5, SG 6 AND SG 7
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3 AND SG 4 |
Ceiling Frames
cover battens to joints of ceiling sheets
ceiling strips and soffit battens |
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3 AND SG 4
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3, SG 4, SG 5 AND SG 6 |
Door & Window Frames
door, window and vent frames including their stops and grounds
door leaves, window and vent sashes |
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3 AND SG 4
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3, SG 4 , SG 5 AND SG 6
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Furniture
built-in fittings, furniture generally and workshop furniture
science laboratory tops |
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3, SG 4, SG 5 AND SG 6
SG 1, SG 2, SG 3 AND SG 4
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Beading fillets and edgings generally
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SG 1, SG 2, SG 3, SG 4, SG 5 AND SG 6
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Source : Malaysian Standard – Code of practice for structural use of timber : MS 544:Part 1 :2001.
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