Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) can be used for external and internal walls, intermediate ceilings and roof panels in conjunction with other building materials. CLT layers are alternately cross-laminated from finger-jointed material with a moisture content of 12 ±2%, resulting in high load-bearing capacity in two directions. The number of CLT layers is always odd – 3, 5, or 7 (except in some special cases – 9 layers). The crossed layers create a locking effect that provides excellent dimensional stability in the event of changes in humidity and significantly reduces the negative effects of drying. CLT has no architectural constraints, which means that more and more CLT is being used for building private houses, apartment buildings as well as industrial and commercial buildings. The use of CLT in bridge building has become more and more popular. Its large format elements accelerate the construction process greatly. Fixings between panels are made quickly for screws, bolts, and pins and do not require extra drying time.
Features
Suitable for wall, intermediate ceiling, and roof ceiling elements
Large-size tiles available
Very good fire resistance properties
Building material with a positive CO2 balance
Advantages
Great architectural design options
Environmentally friendly building material
It provides a healthy and cosy indoor environment
Positive CO2 balance
Short construction period
Highly accurate dimensions thanks to CNC machining
16 times lighter than steel and five times lighter than concrete
High fire resistance
Can be combined with different materials
Up to 10% more living space when using CLT
Areas of use
Private dwellings and apartment buildings
Public buildings
Renovated buildings
Bridges
Hotels and restaurants
Schools and kindergartens
Offices and administrative buildings
Industrial and commercial buildings
