A Smarter Way to Print Frame & Truss Plans
16th April 2026
By Synthetic Papers
Synthetic-Papers.com is bringing a smarter, more durable printing solution to the Frame & Truss industry with a premium range of synthetic media, purpose-built for plans, documents, and job-site forms.
Frame & Truss manufacturing depends on clear, accurate PDF plans produced by detailers. Those plans must remain easy to read throughout fabrication and still be legible when they arrive on site—so builders can work quickly, accurately, and without costly mistakes.
On-site conditions are rarely ideal. Rain, mud, oils, and general contamination are common, making plain paper plans impractical and unreliable. When plans fail on site, productivity suffers.
For years, the default solution has been lamination. But laminating makes plans heavier to handle—especially for multi-sheet sets—and once delamination occurs, moisture gets in and damages the document. Lamination also adds significant cost per sheet.
The Better Alternative: Synthetic Paper
Printing your Frame & Truss plans on Synthetic Paper eliminates the need for lamination entirely. SRF ‘PAPLAR’ Synthetic Paper is waterproof, tough, and fully compatible with most in-house laser and digital printers—saving time, reducing handling issues, and cutting costs.
Our research shows that producing an A3 plan on plain paper and then laminating costs approximately $4.54* per sheet. Printing the same A3 plan on SRF ‘PAPLAR’ Synthetic Paper costs just $1.81** per sheet—less than half the cost, with far better on-site performance.
Note: Costs are based on estimated real-world figures and exclude GST. A full PDF breakdown of the calculations is available at our Expo booth.
Proven Quality You Can Trust
Our SRF “PAPLAR” Synthetic Paper range is manufactured by SRF Ltd, a global multinational company with a USD $9 billion turnover and over 9,000 staff worldwide. SRF’s strict manufacturing standards ensure consistently high-quality products that outperform conventional and competing alternatives.
Designed for the Australian Frame & Truss Industry
We offer a 166gsm Synthetic Paper engineered specifically for demanding construction environments:
• Runs smoothly on most laser and digital printers with no static-related jamming
• Suitable for double-sided printing
• Fully waterproof and resistant to oils, petrol, and diesel
• Dimensionally stable—won’t warp or stretch
• Delivers sharp, high-quality print results from a matt surface.
Cut costs. Eliminate lamination. Protect your plans.
Synthetic Paper is the practical, professional upgrade for Frame & Truss businesses that want durability without compromise.
Visit the Synthetic-Papers booth, collect samples and technical docs.
