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What type of construction is CLT?

What type of construction is CLT?

Type IV construction (Heavy Timber, HT) is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of solid or laminated wood without concealed spaces… Cross laminated timber (CLT) dimensions used in this section are actual dimensions.

Is CLT better than concrete?

Despite being five-times lighter than concrete, CLT has comparable strength per weight ratio to concrete and the multi-layer wooden panel spans in two directions. Buildings using mass timber carry the same strength as concrete while minimizing cost and building time.

Is plywood cross laminated?

Cross laminated timber (CLT) is called super plywood because it follows the same manufacturing process as plywood. They’re both made from layers of wood that are glued together, with the wood grain rotated at right angles to the adjacent layer. CLT is much thicker than plywood because it includes the framing.

How does CLT construction work?

CLT differs from Brettstapel in that it uses high grade timber stacked in a cross pattern to provide structural strength across two axis, rather than stacking in a single direction. CLT panels are precision cut by CNC machines (from 3D CAD drawings) and delivered to site to be installed by specialist CLT installers.

How expensive is CLT?

estimated to range from $42 to $46 per gross square foot. Additional cost for acoustical dampening may be required, which is estimated to be in the range of $1 to $2 per square foot.

Can CLT be exposed?

The internal faces of CLT panels can be left exposed, providing that adequate fire resistance as well as resistance to spread of flame can be ensured, and acoustic requirements are satisfied.

Is CLT stronger than steel?

Considering it’s made of wood, fire resistance is a surprising area in which CLT outperforms steel and concrete in tests performed in Europe, where CLT has been in use for more than 25 years.

Is CLT waterproof?

As the CLT panels quickly provide a dry, weatherproof environment free from temporary props, progress on internal finishes and services can start as soon as the panels are in place.

Why is CLT a structure?

CLT differs from glulam in that it is formed into panels rather than beams, hence the layers of timber (lamellas) are bonded perpendicularly to one another, resulting in structural strength across two dimensions, and improving structural integrity and dimensional stability.