Where is CLT produced?

Austria, Czechia, Germany, Italy and Switzerland continue to form the epicenter of global CLT production; these five countries accounted for more than 80% of the estimated global production of 920,000 m³ in 2019.

Is CLT the same as mass timber?

A building material with a long-standing history in construction, mass timber is recognized as being a durable and sustainable building option. Most commonly known as cross-laminated timber, or CLT, structures using mass timber have made their mark on projects around the globe, from London to Vancouver.

Is CLT the same as glulam?

CLT and glulam differ in the ways that they are used in a building. CLT is used for surfaces such as walls, floors, and floor separation. Glulam is primarily used for the loadbearing frame in a building such as rafters, beams, or columns. CLT is made by cross laminating several layers perpendicular to each other.

Is CLT sustainable?

CLT is a highly versatile structural timber panel used to form sustainable walls, roofs and floors within various structures or in our case, homes. The gluing of both longitudinal and traverse layers, which reduces the movement of the wood, means that CLT surpasses the standards required by modern building materials.

What timber is CLT made from?

CLT is formed of kiln-dried spruce or pine boards which are laid on top of each other at 90° (three, five, seven or nine layers depending on structural requirements), coated with a layer of polyurethane adhesive and subjected to immense hydraulic pressure to create large, stiff, dimensionally stable panels.

What are the benefits of CLT?

Advantages of Cross Laminated Timber

• Strength. Because CLT panels are arranged in an alternating wood-grain pattern, they provide improved stability that makes them an ideal pick for long-span applications.
• Versatility.
• Reduced Environmental Impact.

Can CLT be painted?

paint work Treating CLT timber with treatments will enhance its resistance to anything that may destroy it like wood fungi or insects and some products can inhibit fire. Sustainable Construction Services can guide you in any paints, stains or oils you may require for your cross laminated timber products.

How long will CLT last?

Q: What is the life span of CLT building? has certified the CLT product for a life span of 60 years and there are occupied timber buildings in Europe that are over 700 years old. The key factor in the longevity of a timber structure is the management of moisture during the design stage.

What is CLT building?

Building with KLH® – CLT is industrial building with timber. More than 35,000 delivered projects in various countries and continents show a clear trend reversal in mass timber construction.

What is cross-laminated timber (CLT)?

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) refers to a modern and sustainable building material which is gaining traction across the globe. The growing demand for CLT can be accredited to the advantages offered by it over the conventional building materials like steel and concrete.

What timber is used for KLH® solid timber boards?

In accordance with the European Technical Assessment, technically dried timber with a wood humidity of 12% (+/- 2%) is used for the manufacture of KLH® solid timber boards. Destructive vermin, fungi or insect infestation is thus excluded. KLH® solid timber boards are regarded CE certified building materials.

What is cross laminated timber made of?

Cross-laminated timber (KLH®, BSP, CLT, X-LAM, Cross-Lam) is made from spruce slats stacked atop of each other which are bonded using high press force and formaldehyde free adhesives to form large-format building elements.