What is Cross Laminated Timber? Describe some of its characteristics and uses.
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Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is an engineered wood technology from Europe that is finding increased use in North America. CLT is formed in a similar fashion to glue-laminated wood beams, bonding layers of thick planks in a perpendicular arrangement with permanent adhesives. Imperfections like knots in the rough timber, are removed in the factory to reduce weakness and enhance structural performance. CLT differs from glulam in that it is formed into panels rather than beams, the layers of are bonded perpendicularly to one another, resulting in structural strength across two dimensions. Cross laminated sections of kiln-dried soft woods are assembled into large solid panels which form walls, roofs, floors and even lift shafts and stairs. Standard panel dimensions range from 2 in. up to 12 in. in thickness, panels as thick as 20 in. can also be produced. Panel length and width dimensions are mostly limited by what can be physically transported to site and can typically be up to 16 ft. wide and 50 ft. long. Wall, floor and roof elements can be pre-cut in the factory to any dimension and shape, including openings for doors, windows, stairs etc.
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