CLT
LAMINATED
TIMBER
The material exhibits exceptional strength-to-weight ratios that are comparable to concrete and steel. With its impressive seismic performance, CLT structures can withstand significant loads and forces, making it ideal for construction projects located in earthquake-prone areas. Furthermore, CLT has been found to have excellent resistance to lateral wind loads, making it a suitable building material for areas prone to hurricanes and tornadoes. A study conducted by Clemson University indicates that CLT can withstand EF3 tornadoes, which have wind speeds of 136-165 mph. Overall, CLT’s strength and durability make it a reliable and safe alternative to traditional building materials, providing excellent seismic performance, wind resistance, and dimensional stability. Our CLT panels are also highly fire-resistant. The wood charcoals over time, forming a protective layer that does not ignite easily. CLT panels have undergone fire testing to meet ASTM E119 two-hour FRR requirements, demonstrating its excellent fire-resistant properties.
One of the unique advantages of CLT is that it has the lowest carbon content of any commercially available building material. The timber used to make our panels is harvested locally from responsibly managed forests and is a renewable resource, making it an eco-friendly and sustainable building material. CLT is considered carbon-negative because it stores carbon dioxide (CO2) during its growth and production and continues to store it over the lifetime of the building it is used to construct. Additionally, the production process of CLT generates less waste and requires less energy, making it a highly energy-efficient choice for sustainable construction. Evergreen also prioritizes the utilization of all wood waste and byproducts, further reducing waste and carbon emissions.
Our panels are customizable, providing architects and designers with the flexibility to design multiple different floor plans for affordable housing with ease. Furthermore, our CLT panels are prefabricated off-site, reducing construction time and labor costs, leading to increased efficiency in the construction process. Developers can build high-quality homes at a lower labor cost while also reducing the environmental impact of the construction process.