CLT and LVL
Alongside Glulam, we specialise in other advanced engineered timber products like CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) and LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) - two innovative materials that are redefining modern timber construction.
Our expertise ensures you’ll benefit from their strength, precision, and sustainability. Combining deep knowledge of sourcing, fabrication, and installation, we design and deliver cutting-edge timber structures alongside our traditional framing systems.
A piece of CLT timber
CLT is very strong and has a clean finish
A piece of CLT timber
A CLT timber showing the glued boards at right angles.
An LVL timber
LVL layers are bonded together in the same direction
About
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is made from layers of boards which are glued together at right angles to each other. These can form the internal element of an integrated insulation panel for wrap-around building protection. Engineered from thin layers of wood, they provide an innovative approach to interior panelling for almost any house design.
Carpenter Oak’s unique specialisms within the commercial and residential sector are opening up new applications for CLT to enhance timber framed buildings. The use of CLT can enable a truly connected approach to timber-led design. This includes simplifying frame structures, and potentially lowering costs or build time through pre-installation.
These materials work exceptionally well in providing lateral support within timber frame buildings, as well as a beautiful finish – an effective and environmentally conscious alternative to plaster boarding.
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is engineered from many thin layers of wood and being made under factory controlled conditions it is straighter and more uniform than other timbers, is very strong and can be used for wall and floor panels to take loads. Its appearance is different to CLT as the layers are bonded together in the same direction, not at right angles, and is comparable to glulam. The timber used to create the layers can be used from well managed forests and therefore can be a sustainable choice.
Interested to learn more?
If you'd like to know more about using these types of engineered timber for your own project, please get in touch with us and one of our knowledgeable team can discuss this in more detail with you.
