CLT – Solid Wood System

Wood is a sophisticated and noble construction material, used in construction for hundreds of years and providing an original healthy microclimate. However, until now, it was not possible to build more than several storey wooden structures, because conventional methods of building frame houses did not allow it. This process has changed significantly – the new method of prefabrication of wooden panels offered by Tadeks Fertig Haus, otherwise known as CLT (cross-laminated timber), means that “solid timber” ensures the construction of structures with even greater load-bearing capacity and strength.

Solid timber system – CLT in house construction

CLT (multilayer panels) – are large-format massive panels made of cross-laminated timber (CLT), which are used as load-bearing and partition walls, as well as possibly for ceilings.

As a building material, CLT (glulam) is a rather new product. The beginnings of work related to this technology began in Switzerland and Austria in the mid-90’s. Because the panels are lighter than cement and can be lifted using lighter lifts and fewer workers, construction can be done faster, resulting in lower costs. The building is made of ready-made elements on the construction site, while the panels themselves are prefabricated in the plant, i.e. in a specific and controlled environment.

CLT boards

The main advantages of CLT technology include:

  • A solid and solid wooden structure, characterized by high strength and load-bearing capacity.
  • Speed of construction, all panels are manufactured with cut-out holes for window and door joinery, a system of connections and with the possibility of using electrical conduits and sewer pipes inside the partitions.
  • Air tightness, our panels are surface-tight thanks to the use of longitudinally glued gaps between the lamellas and thanks to the removal of defects in the knots.
  • Fire resistance, CLT panels burn only on the surface, so they weaken the structure much more slowly, compared to traditional construction methods. Wood behaves predictably during a fire and if necessary, it is possible to replace the panel, where in standard masonry technology, each crack is classified as demolition of a given element.
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