Mass Timber Coming Near You
Thinking of building something sustainable? Thinking of building a bit less expensively than some previous projects? Considering some aesthetically wood finish structures to maybe align with your business model or deep beliefs? Then Mass Timber is a form of construction you should look at. What is it and what’s so important about it? For one thing Mass Timber is a movement that purports to be sustainable, first and foremost. Techniques used include cross laminated timber, nail laminated timber, glue laminated timber and even mass plywood panels. The except for the foundation, the remainder of the building’s structural system is composed almost entirely of wood. There may still be steel connectors and other composite materials, but the fundamental technology is first and foremost wood.