The pros and cons of using mass timber

—NICOLE IMESON

MASS TIMBER IS a class of engineered wood product made from layers of wood that are glued, heated, and laminated under pressure. The pattern of wood layers and laminating processes can differ, but all mass timber products are engineered to be used as structural elements such as beams, columns, and panels. The most common variations are glulam (glued laminated timber), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), cross-laminated timber (CLT), and nail-laminated timber (NLT). Glulam and other mass timber products offer attractive, flexible solutions to provide strength and stability to cottage structures. Glulam beams, for example, can support the roof in open concept layouts. They’re also used as joists for floor framing, to construct open-tread staircases, or as headers over large window and door openings. The moisture-resistant resin in glulam adds durability in wet…

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