Are SUPAWOOD Beams Structural?
SUPAWOOD products are designed as decorative linings systems. Our fixings are engineered for products to be secured to wall or ceiling framing as lightweight, decorative, or acoustic features to a space.
What Lengths Do Beams Come in and Can the MAXI BEAM Sizes Be Customised?
Maxi Beams Standard lengths differ due to finish and fire required substrates – standard wood timber beam lengths detailed below on both MR & FR MDF substrates (MR MDF Fire Group 3 & FR MDF Fire Group 2)
Fire Rating, Fire Retardancy or Fire Resistance – What is the Difference?
Confusion between “Fire Retardant” and “Fire Resistance” can lead to major compliance errors. One governs how a material burns (Group Numbers), while the other governs structural containment (FRL). This 2026 guide clarifies these definitions under the current NCC 2022 and 2025 standards to ensure your interior linings are specified correctly.
Do SUPAWOOD Offer a Lightweight Beam Option?
MAXI BEAM lightweight timber beam system assists designers all over the world to achieve the elegance of natural wood without the challenges of working with solid timber.
As opposed to the traditional solid timber beams, MAXI BEAMS have a honeycomb or hollow core in their wood timber beams whilst still maintaining the ‘chunky’ natural look.
What is Wrong with Using Fire Intumescent Paint to Achieve Fire Group Numbers?
Using fire intumescent coatings to achieve Group 1 or 2 ratings on timber panels often creates a dangerous gap between certification and reality. From the difficulty of achieving a 230-micron film on porous MDF edges to strict annual inspection requirements, discover why SUPAWOOD advocates for factory-certified systems over on-site coatings to ensure genuine project safety.
Do SUPAWOOD Panels Block Sound, or Are They ‘Sound-Proof’?
Our acoustic wall panels are not designed to block sound or to be “soundproof” panels. They are designed to control or reduce reverberation time. In some cases, they are designed to reflect or scatter sound – you can observe this in concert hall design, where you see flat, angled, and curved reflective panels or slats with a solid backing.