Nordic X-Lam
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
Nordic X-Lam cross-laminated timber
is made of at least three orthogonal
layers of graded sawn lumber that are
laminated by gluing with structural adhesives.
A range of new architectural options
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) provides new design possibilities, facilitating the construction of structures with a pared-down, organic look and giving free rein architectural creativity. Nordic X-Lam is an alternative construction material that is light, cost effective and sustainable.
High performance
Cross-laminated timber can be used for floor slabs, roof slabs and wall panels. Due to its bidirectional composition, it can be used with light framing to provide lateral stability, thus allowing for greater building heights, or mixed structures. Cross-laminated timber is a processed timber product of superior strength and stability that offers unique new possibilities and unparalleled advantages in wood construction.
Efficient
Build more quickly and cost effectively.
- Integrated design process accommodates building services
- Simple assembly with little need for specialized equipment
- Quick erection: no formwork or curing time required
- Planned delivery and erection sequences
- Lighter structures
(wood is five times lighter than concrete
and fifteen times lighter than steel) - Negligible financial impact for winter construction
- Faster continuous workflow than with other construction methods
Sustainable
A natural choice for sustainable construction, cross-laminated timber is an ideal, ecologically sound alternative destined to replace concrete and steel. Cross-laminated timber is unparalleled as a carbon sink due to its volume and composition. It is truly the building material of the future.
Characteristics
- Uses
floor and roof slabs, wall panels,
shearwalls and other applications - Stress grade
E1 (L 1950Fb and T No. 3/Stud) - Service condition
dry use - Appearance grades
industrial and architectural - Species
spruce-pine-fir, contains 90% black spruce
- Number of layers
3, 5, 7 and 9 - Thicknesses
from 89 to 267 mm (3-1/2 to 10-1/2 in.) - Maximum width
2.565 m (101 in.) - Lengths
up to 19.5 m (64 ft) - Warranty against manufacturer’s defects
- FSC-certified products available
Simple installation
Appearance grades
Architectural
Nordic X-Lam architectural products boast an elegant finish that’s meant to be showcased. These products are custom-manufactured for mass timber construction.
Layup combinations
89-3s, 105-3s,
143-5s, 175-5s,
197-7s, 213-7l, 245-7s, 245-7l
and 267-9l
Maximum size
2.565 x 19.5 m (101 in. x 64 ft)
Stress grade
E1 (L 1950Fb and T No. 3/Stud)
Industrial
Nordic X-Lam industrial products feature a less polished finish designed for behind-the-scenes applications. These products are custom-manufactured for mass timber construction.
Layup combinations
89-3s, 105-3s,
143-5s, 175-5s,
197-7s, 213-7l, 245-7s, 245-7l
and 267-9l
Maximum size
2.565 x 19.5 m (101 in. x 64 ft)
Stress grade
E1 (L 1950Fb and T No. 3/Stud)