‘material was 25 mm, Saligna for instance, the laminate is machines to a thickness of 22 mm. The ‘minimum depth of a member should atleast be 3 laminates. Laminated members can be obtained in various widths and Table 3 gives the widths and depths from Stocklam (SA Pine) and Saligna members, ‘Table 3: Standard dimensions of South African laminated members Table 3 a). Nominal dimensions of SA Pine Stocklam or Capelam Widths 32,45, 70, 100, 140 Depths 100 to 600 in increments of 33,3 mm Table 3b). Nominal dimensions of Saligna Ghulam. Widkhs 25, 38, 50, 63, 75, $9, 114, 140, 165 Depths from 66 in increments of 22 mm 4. Timber Treatment ‘Where timber is subjected to direct wetting. be it in the form of leaking roof coverings or direct exposure to rain, or where high moisture can be expected, it will be subject to fungal attack. Fungus needs ‘moisture, warmth and alittle oxygen to grow. Areas of high rik are covered in SANS 1288. In certain areas that are given in SANS 1288 timber will also be subjected to insect attack. To protect timber against fimgal and insect attack the timber should be treated with some form of preservative. The preservatives fall into three broad categories, ie + Waterbome preservatives ‘+ Onganic solvent bome preservatives + Coaltar based preservatives ‘These preservatives may be applied in one ofthe following ways: ‘+ By painting the surface. It is obvious that if this method is used only the outer layer of the member ‘will be protected and this protection needs to be renewed from time to time. + By dip protection. In this case the preservative will penetrate slightly deeper into the member and the member should not require any further short term attention. ‘+ By pressure impregnation. This method ensures the deepest penetration of preservative and ensures Ing term protection of the member. Laminated members should not be pressure treated ‘with waterbome preservatives as strength reducing splits and checks as well as warping may occur ‘when the member dries out. Individual laminates may be teated and dried prior to assembly of the laminated member. Coat‘tar preservatives may be used to treat the laminated member, but may not be applied tothe individual laminates prior to lamination. ‘Where treated members are cut in any way, care must be taken to ensure that any surfaces which are ‘exposed by the curting are retreated with an acceptable wood preservative.