CLTlevyistä

CLTlevyistä, often referred to as Cross-Laminated Timber or CLT, is a modern engineered wood product increasingly used in construction. It is manufactured by layering and bonding together kiln-dried lumber boards in alternating directions. Each layer of boards is oriented at a 90-degree angle to the layer beneath it, creating a strong, stable, and rigid panel. This perpendicular arrangement of wood grain contributes significantly to CLT's structural integrity and dimensional stability.

The production process involves precise cutting and assembly of the wood lamellas. Typically, softwood species like spruce or pine are used. The boards are glued together under high pressure, forming large-format panels that can be used as structural components in buildings. These panels can serve as walls, floors, and roofs, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional building materials like concrete and steel.

CLT offers several advantages, including its strength-to-weight ratio, which allows for faster construction and the creation of lighter structures. It also has good thermal insulation properties and can contribute to a building's overall energy efficiency. Furthermore, wood is a renewable resource, and the manufacturing process for CLT can be more environmentally friendly than that of concrete or steel, leading to a reduced carbon footprint. The fire resistance of CLT is also a point of consideration, with its charring behavior in a fire being predictable and manageable through design.