80 Cross Laminated Timber Floor Construction Update

In 2015 the international building code ibc began recognizing clt products manufactured to ansi apa prg 320 the us standard for performance rated cross laminated timber.
Cross laminated timber floor construction. For a quicker build from floor to watertight. However considering that the construction industry still relies heavily on non renewable resources laminated cross timber can be an excellent choice for building material. Building your home with cross laminated timber clt in the march issue of the homebuilding renovating magazine allan reviewed cross laminated timber also known as clt or crosslam a building material that is gaining popularity in the commercial building sector in the uk in the article allan reviews its advantages and provides advice on how to incorporate this system into a self build home. Cross laminated timber clt is a large scale prefabricated solid engineered wood panel.
Efforts are afoot that may lead to more product acceptance over the next few years. Cross laminated timber construction. Cross laminated timber clt is a versatile building material that can be used for both residential and light commercial projects. It s a sustainable product made from solid wood boards that are glued together in layers.