CHOOSE DAHLSENS FOR YOUR COMPLETE FRAME STAGE SOLUTION
ENGINEERING SERVICES
ROOF TRUSSES
STRUCTURAL STEEL
CASSETTE FLOORING
WALL FRAMES
FLOOR TRUSS SYSTEMS
ComplFRAME ete STAGE SOLUTION Dahlsens offers a unique, complete frame stage solution that helps builders to streamline processes and reduce costs. Choosing Dahlsens for prefabricated timber truss and frames, floor systems, structural steel, engineering services and building materials improves scheduling and makes managing supplies easy. Plus, our engineering services reduce the excess costs associated with ‘over-engineering’ and puts profit back in your pocket.
SAVE TIME WITH DAHLSENS ONE CONTACT. ONE STATEMENT. ONE LESS HEADACHE.
Combine Dahlsens’ truss and frame service with Dahlsens’ whole of house building supplies and reap the rewards of having the one account manager across your entire build process. Your account manager is your business ally – staying up-to-date on all of your projects and working with you to manage quotes, schedules, deliveries and provide ongoing project support from start to finish.
Why prefabrication? Reduce onsite labour costs and construction time – a standard storey house can be assembled in a day Have confidence in precise engineering which ensures loads are fully supported and to code Build more projects faster and reduce labour shortage issues Feel confident in your compliance to Australian Standards Reduce the number of days lost to weather and get to lock up faster – reduce profit loss risk and onsite theft
PIONEERING SINCE 1877 First established by entrepreneurial John Christian Dahlsen, Dahlsens has transformed from a single store in Bairnsdale, Victoria to a highly-respected and family owned building supplier with stores and manufacturing plants throughout Australia. Today, the Dahlsen family remain heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Our fourth generation Owner John Dahlsen, CEO Geoff Dahlsen and General Manager – Innovation & Technology Jamie Dahlsen, together with our dedicated team, are 100% committed to helping other families in the building trade reach their business goals.
BENEFIT FROM EXPERIENCE CONSIDER IT DONE The JC Dahlsen group is one of Australia’s largest truss and frame manufacturers
Why choose timber? Cost effective, reduces overall build costs Faster to install – saves time, money and labour Easier to work with onsite and make changes if required
Operating over 60 trade stores, truss and frame and other manufacturing sites across Australia, the business trades as Dahlsens in Victoria and in New South Wales, Cairns Hardware in far north Queensland and Nortruss in Northern Territory and Broome, Western Australia.
Sustainable and environmentally beneficial – timber is renewable and a long-term carbon store Improves energy rating with excellent thermal properties Strong and durable Builds a ‘quiet house’
Truss & Frame Manufacturing Plants & Offices
PARTNERING WITH PRYDA
Trade Stores
Pryda has been at the forefront of the Australian building industry for over 50 years, manufacturing a diverse range of timber connectors and structural brackets for timber framing. To support the precise manufacture of structural framing, Dahlsens also use Pryda’s sophisticated computer software program, Pryda Build, which assists us in achieving efficient and compliant truss and frame designs and installation.
Distribution Centres
Steel Roofing Centres
30 DAY ACCOUNT
ONGOING PROJECT SUPPORT
RELIABLE
ONE STOP SHOP
ONE CONTACT
ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM DAHLSENS
STRUCTURAL STEEL
SUPPORTED BY EngPro Right from the start, Dahlsens’ engineering services help builders and developers optimise structural engineering, reduce unnecessary costs and achieve greater engineering consistency across similar house types. Have peace of mind knowing your architectural and engineering plans and prefabricated frame detailing are designed to work harmoniously together to achieve the most efficient results.
Benefits of Dahlsens’ Engineering Services A true one-stop-shop for a complete framing stage solution Standardised fee structure Fast and consistent turnaround times (three days for single storey and five days for double storey) Greater consistency of engineering across similar house types
Reduce ‘Over-Engineering’ Dahlsens’ engineering services complements the manufacture and installation of prefabricated truss and frame and removes unnecessary upgrades of structural components. This service reduces costs for builders.
Ability to develop customer-specific engineering specifications Pre-fabricated timber means reduced number of trades and possible delays
Combine your truss and frame and structural steel orders with one single supplier – Dahlsens. Enjoy a cost effective, fast and trouble-free solution for your residential structural steel needs. Note, this service is currently available for Melbourne based projects only. If this is something you’re interested in, please get in touch with your Dahlsens store. Our services include:
Our qualified dogmen, fabricators, crane operators, carpenters and spotters can fabricate and install steel stairs, architectural steel and any type of steel structure required. Work carried out onsite is supervised by a qualified registered building practitioner. If you’re looking to reduce or eliminate structural steel from a residential project in favour of timber, Dahlsens’ engineering service can review your current engineering plans and recommend alternative solutions.
Take off plans Calculation of all steel members based on weight Evaluation of lifting requirements Site visit to inspect site access and layout
Reduce Structural Steel
Fixed price quotation including lifting charges as required, no hidden extras
For builders looking to reduce or eliminate structural steel in favour of timber, Dahlsens’ engineering services can assist. We can review your engineering plans and create proposals which eliminate steel or provide compliant timber solutions where possible.
Liaison with carpenters during set-out and framing Full-service installation including on-site fabrication and welding where required Painting of welded joins or whole members as quoted Any additional installation works as required (e.g. upper floors)
ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION
SLAB
FRAMING
Soil Report Working Drawings Easement information
Working Drawings
ARTICULATION JOINT Soil Report Working Drawings
30 DAY ACCOUNT
ONGOING PROJECT SUPPORT
DRAINAGE
BRACING
Legal point of discharge Easement information
Wind Classification Easement information
RELIABLE
ONE STOP SHOP
ONE CONTACT
COST EFFECTIVE, FAST AND TROUBLE-FREE
CASSETTE FLOORING
Save precious time and maximise your profits with prefabricated cassette flooring manufactured by Dahlsens. Suitable for both ground and upper levels, and ideal for our unpredictable weather, prefab cassettes get you to lock-up stage faster – so you can access valuable payments sooner. Plus, by combining cassette flooring with Dahlsens' prefabricated wall frames and roof trusses, you can streamline construction and reduce the risk of delays.
TRUSS AND FRAME Construction Subfloor and first floor applications using Pryda Span Floor Trusses or Longreach Floor Trusses are prefabricated into cassettes and delivered to site ready to install. Quick release lifting points are built into each of the cassettes making them easy to manoeuvre by crane to multiple storey floors.
Floor Truss Systems For larger openings, floor truss systems are engineered to withstand loads on upper floors. Large cantilevers and long spans of up to nine metres can eliminate the need for interior support walls and timber or steel beams. Reduce labour time onsite with their lightweight, easy and quick to install design – no cutting or notching required. Trades will appreciate the flexibility to run services through the floor saving further time and headaches.
The benefits of Dahlsens’ Cassette Flooring Save on labour, and potentially the total flooring cost, compared to onsite construction Speed up build time and reduce delays Get to lock-up and progress payments faster Reduce site wastage (including damage and theft) Start upper level wall frames the next day (if delivered together)
PREFAB CASSETTES GET YOU TO LOCK-UP STAGE FASTER
Reduce the impact and potential delays of unpredictable weather Decrease on site manual handling risks
Choose Dahlsens for prefabricated truss and frames and you’re in safe hands. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of prefabricated building solutions in Australia, specialising in residential and multi-residential projects. Our 40 years of experience, together with our partnership with Pryda, means we are well versed in every rule and regulation so you can be confident of your compliance. Count on Dahlsens to keep your project on time and on budget.
Frames A standard single storey house frame can be installed in one day (rather than five days for stick-builds) Software design ensures the critical studs, wall plates, lintels and tie-downs all support roof and upper storey loads Our experienced design team and specialised software optimises timber components, loading requirements and reduces wastage compared to onsite stick-built alternatives
Roof Trusses Dahlsens’ delivery drivers can crane roof trusses directly onto top plate, ready to be installed the following day Roof trusses can clear long spans without internal supports
Design Our experienced design team will work directly with you to provide the best fit and best quality product for your specific requirements, including easy to read installation layouts and design computations. Utilising specialised design software, the team ensures our frames meet all relevant Australian design codes, including bracing.
The benefits of Dahlsens’ Truss & Frame
Manufactured using specialised equipment ensuring uniformity and quality
Delivered to site, ready to install with clear instructions
Each project is supplied as an entire package with all required ancillaries and documentation to complete your project quickly
Reduce onsite build times, weather delays, labour costs and timber waste
No upfront payments, add to your 30 day account
Access lock up payments faster Complete your builds faster and move to the next project Peace of mind for building authorities and certifying engineers Manufactured using specialised equipment ensures uniformity and quality
WYONG TUGGERAH
GOSFORD
RYDALMERE
SMITHFIELD SMEATON GRANGE
KIRRAWEE
MILDURA
WOLLONGONG
GRIFFITH
SWAN HILL
WAGGA WAGGA DENILIQUIN
ULLADULLA ALBURY WODONGA ECHUCA
SHEPPARTON
TRADE STORES
MYRTLEFORD
STEEL ROOFING CENTRES Truss & Frame Manufacturing Plants & Offices DISTRIBUTION CENTRES
BALLARAT LAVERTON
BAIRNSDALE
CRAIGIEBURN BAYSWATER WARRAGUL
CRANBOURNE
PAKENHAM
SALE
Trade Stores
TRUSS & FRAME MANUFACTURING PLANTS & OFFICES
LAKES ENTRANCE
Steel Roofing Centres
TRARALGON
Distribution Centres
WONTHAGGI
ALBURY/WODONGA
GRIFFITH
SMEATON GRANGE
Ph: (02) 6049 3600 albury@dahlsens.com.au
Ph: (02) 6969 9000
Ph: (02) 4648 8600
griffith@dahlsens.com.au
smeatongrange@dahlsens.com.au
BAIRNSDALE
KIRRAWEE
SWAN HILL
Ph: (03) 5150 1100
Ph: (02) 9521 8611
Ph: (03) 5036 7000
bairnsdale@dahlsens.com.au
kirrawee@dahlsens.com.au
swanhill@dahlsens.com.au
LAKES ENTRANCE
TRARALGON (INCLUDES TRUSS & FRAME)
Ph: (03) 5153 8600
Ph: (03) 5164 9000 lakesentrance@dahlsens.com.au
Ph: (03) 5175 6400
bairnsdalemfg@dahlsens.com.au BALLARAT
LAVERTON
Ph: (03) 5327 4800
Ph: (03) 9254 6700
ballarat@dahlsens.com.au
laverton@dahlsens.com.au
BALLARAT TRUSS & FRAME
MILDURA (INCLUDES TRUSS & FRAME)
Ph: (03) 5337 5600
Ph: (03) 5023 1111
ballarattaf@dahlsens.com.au
mildura@dahlsens.com.au
BAYSWATER
MYRTLEFORD
Ph: (03) 8720 8500
Ph: (03) 5751 2500
bayswater@dahlsens.com.au
myrtleford@dahlsens.com.au
CRAIGIEBURN TRUSS & FRAME
PAKENHAM
Ph: (03) 8339 6000
Ph: (03) 5943 7400
craigieburn@dahlsens.com.au
pakenham@dahlsens.com.au
CRANBOURNE
RYDALMERE
Ph: (03) 5990 0800
Ph: (02) 9684 1247
WONTHAGGI (OFFICE ONLY)
cranbourne@dahlsens.com.au
rydalmere@dahlsens.com.au
Ph: 0408 304 857
DENILIQUIN
SALE
BAIRNSDALE TRUSS & FRAME
traralgon@dahlsens.com.au TUGGERAH Ph: (02) 4351 1988 tuggerah@dahlsens.com.au WAGGA WAGGA (INCLUDES TRUSS & FRAME) Ph: (02) 5942 8500 wagga@dahlsens.com.au WARRAGUL Ph: (03) 5623 8200 warragul@dahlsens.com.au WOLLONGONG TRUSS & FRAME Ph: 0418 422 553 wollongongtaf@dahlsens.com.au
wonthaggi@dahlsens.com.au
(03) 5881 3500
Ph: (03) 5144 7877
WYONG TRUSS & FRAME
deniliquin@dahlsens.com.au
sale@dahlsens.com.au
Ph: (02) 4353 4385
ECHUCA
SALE — ROOFING CENTRE
Ph: (03) 5483 5800
Ph: (03) 5144 6222
ULLUDULLA TRUSS & FRAME
echuca@dahlsens.com.au
salemetal@dahlsens.com.au
Ph: (02) 4455 9600 ulludulla@dahlsens.com.au
GOSFORD
SHEPPARTON TRUSS & FRAME
Ph: (02) 4323 6907
Ph: (03) 5825 9500
westgosford@dahlsens.com.au
shepparton@dahlsens.com.au
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