And what better way to store large spanning timber then in a large spanning warehouse, a PORTAL FRAME. However it seems like they cut costs and used what they sold, it was a portal frame made from timber.
However it is evident that laminated timber being a natural material has various problems and weaknesses compared to the consistency of steel. here is a picture of a failing beam :
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Hey! Good find of a timber portal frame... falling member bit disconcerting though!
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