What do you need to know about CLT panels?

CLT Basics. CLT panels consist of an odd number of layers (usually, three to seven,) and may be sanded or prefinished before shipping. While at the mill, CLT panels are cut to size, including door and window openings, with state-of-the art CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) routers, capable of making complex cuts with high precision.

What kind of wood is used for CLT panels?

A CLT panel consists of several layers of kiln-dried lumber boards stacked in alternating directions, bonded with structural adhesives, and pressed to form a solid, straight, rectangular panel.

What are mass timber and cross laminated timber ( CLT )?

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a large-scale, prefabricated, solid engineered wood panel. Lightweight yet very strong, with superior acoustic, fire, seismic, and thermal performance, CLT is also fast and easy to install, generating almost no waste onsite.

Why are alternating grains used in CLT panels?

Alternating grains improve CLT panels’ dimensional stability. This strength affords designers a host of new uses for wood, including wide prefabricated floor slabs, single-level walls, and taller floor plate heights.

Is the CLT10 an end of grade test?

The CLT10 is a preparatory assessment for 9th- and 10th-grade students. The CLT8 is an end-of-grade assessment for 8th-grade students as they prepare for high school. Now Available! In addition to our on-site tests, CLT is proud to offer the opportunity for students to test from the safety and comfort of their own home.

Can you take the CLT test at home?

Now Available! In addition to our on-site tests, CLT is proud to offer the opportunity for students to test from the safety and comfort of their own home. Click here to see which test dates offer our remote proctoring option.

What do you need to know about CLT panels? CLT Basics. CLT panels consist of an odd number of layers (usually, three to seven,) and may be sanded or prefinished before shipping. While at the mill, CLT panels are cut to size, including door and window openings, with state-of-the art CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) routers,…