Cross laminated timber: technological, construction and dimensioning aspects

The cross-lamination system provides to the CLT to work as a rigid and self-supporting structural element. In addition, they are thermal and acoustic insulation and have a good resistance in fire situations.

They are used as structural and closing elements in multi-floor constructions and this constructive system can be considered more sustainable, which generates less impact to the environment, compared to traditional Brazilian solutions. Wood is a renewable natural resource and when used in construction it plays an important role for the environment: storing CO2 and using low energy for its manufacture and application when compared to conventional materials used in construction such as steel, concrete and aluminum.