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PRC.03 · Construction Process

CLT (X-LAM) Timber Structure

Construction with cross-laminated solid timber panels: a prefabricated, lightweight and low-carbon system for load-bearing walls and floors, an alternative to concrete.

System
prefab, dry
Weight vs RC
~ 1/5
Carbon
stored
Assembly
days

Overview

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A CLT (cross-laminated timber) structure uses large solid-timber panels as load-bearing walls and floors. It is a prefabricated, dry system: panels arrive cut to the millimetre and are assembled in days, cutting time, noise and waste. For the same performance it weighs a fraction of concrete, stores carbon instead of emitting it, and offers timber comfort and aesthetics that are hard to match.

How-to

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  1. 01

    Design and prefabrication

    BIM modelling and CNC cutting of the panels in the factory, with pre-arranged holes and joints.

  2. 02

    Panel installation

    On-site assembly of wall and floor panels with a crane, in short time.

  3. 03

    Connections

    Connecting the panels with screws, plates and metal angle brackets to ensure structural continuity.

  4. 04

    Insulation and acoustic layer

    Application of insulation layers and impact-sound mats for comfort.

  5. 05

    Finishes

    Closing with false ceilings, screeds and internal and external finishes.

Materials involved

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Reference regulations

1 norm

Informational links to the regulatory framework. Always verify the current text on the official source.