Framing

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MacDirect is a leader in driving interest in natural, chemical free options for building. Whilst there are still rules around Framing your home with natural timber, we work every day to improve the quality and confidence in our products. We will assist you through the process and supply the necessary information you need to get your natural home over the line. ​  

If you are interested in framing your home in chemical free MacDirect Mac, we'd love to talk. Check the technical information below and get in touch.

MacDirect SG8 Framing

MacDirect is now able to offer the architectural and building community SG8 framing and beams. This is massive step towards MacDirect's mission of creating a natural building alternative. If you are wanting to build naturally, macrocarpa/cypress SG8 timber is now an option for your build. Build healthy, build a chemical free home.

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    Structural & Framing
Specifications
  • Framing charge on a random lengths basis.  
  • Bandsawn (BS4S) or dressed (D4S) finish.  
  • MacDirect grades all beams as No.1 structural grade, giving a strength rating of VSG6 (under stress testing has proved to meet SG8 standard)  
  • MacDirect now also offers SG8 Framing and beams.  
  • Supplied in Heart Macrocarpa which is rated as similar natural durability as H3.1 treated pine.  
  • Not recommended for in-ground use.  
  • Not in "acceptable solutions" NZ Building code, 50 year life, for structural use where directly exposed to weather. (it is allowable to use macrocarpa where exposed, by requesting a 15 year lifespan. The beam or post, needs to be visible for inspection, and can be replaced easily.)
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MacDirect in New Zealand's specialist in #1 building macrocarpa cypress timbers, including weatherboard, sarking, beams, framing (includes SG8) and finishing clears. MacDirect also operates the sawmill that takes raw product and creates stunning end user products and kitsets for the Urbanmac lifestyle and garden store. ​ MacDirect supplies all major timber merchants in New Zealand and direct to customers.

Macrocarpa and Lusitanica (cuppressus) are native trees of California and Mexico respectively. Common name is Monterey Cypress and Mexican Cypress. Most plantation Cypress grown in Northern NZ is Lusitanica. Also available in restricted supply is Lawson Cypress. All are structurally stable and strong and classed as moderately durable. ie Have a natural durability(no chemical treatment) similar to H3.1 treated Radiata pine.

MacDirect supplies products for the whole house build . From Framing (SG8 verified on request) cladding, paneling, flooring, and all joinery . Most prefer the distinctive natural look of knotty macrocarpa but clears are available especially in joinery. Large size beams/posts up to 400x400 can be supplied.

A pre-coating service in a quality penetrating woodoil is available and we strongly recommend this for decking in particular but also for cladding. Macrocarpa can be painted traditionally.

Cypress (known in NZ as Mac) historically proven, now rediscovered by the discerning designer/builder. 

Urbanmac is a brand that has become synonymous with quality, high grade, durable garden and lifestyle products. From Raised Gardens, to Chunky Outdoor Tables, Compost Bins, Sandpits and stunning kitchen and indoor timber products. Urbanmac is where we drive kitset products to you direct and provide a fast online system that allows you to purchase products that 1000s of kiwis already own and enjoy. So check out our shop right here.