An engineered wood product made from layers of lumber boards stacked and glued perpendicular to each other for structural applications.

X-Lam (Cross Laminated Timber – CLT) is an engineered wood product made from layers of lumber boards stacked and glued perpendicular to each other for structural applications through manufacturing processes that create large, strong panels suitable for walls, floors, and roofs while providing sustainable building solutions with excellent structural performance. This innovative building material consists of multiple layers of dimensioned lumber boards arranged in alternating perpendicular directions and bonded with structural adhesives to create solid wood panels that can span large distances and carry significant loads. X-Lam is critical in modern construction where it provides sustainable building solutions, rapid construction methods, excellent structural performance, and architectural flexibility, making it indispensable for multi-story buildings, commercial construction, residential projects, and any application where sustainable, high-performance structural systems are necessary for building efficiency and environmental responsibility.

X-Lam is utilized in various construction applications and building systems including multi-story residential buildings where it provides structural walls and floor systems, commercial construction where it offers sustainable alternatives to concrete and steel, institutional buildings where it creates warm, natural interior environments, mixed-use developments where it combines structural efficiency with architectural appeal, industrial buildings where it provides large-span capabilities, and specialty applications including bridges, agricultural buildings, and custom structures where engineered wood performance and sustainability are valued for both structural and environmental benefits. Each application requires appropriate panel design, connection methods, and installation techniques based on structural requirements, building codes, and architectural objectives.

Manufacturing process and material properties of X-Lam include lumber selection that uses sustainably harvested softwood species, layer arrangement that alternates grain direction for optimal strength properties, adhesive application that uses structural polyurethane or other approved bonding agents, pressing operations that apply controlled pressure and heat to create strong bonds, quality control that ensures consistent panel properties and performance, and finishing operations that may include surface treatment or edge sealing. Manufacturing quality ensures consistent structural performance and dimensional stability.

Fun Fact: X-Lam was first developed in Austria in the 1990s and can now be used to build structures over 18 stories tall, with some X-Lam panels measuring up to 12 feet wide and 60 feet long while weighing significantly less than equivalent concrete or steel components.

• Cross Bracing
• Heavy Timber Construction
• Laminated Beam