Building with CLT

Written by Bastien Bouteloup and Renaud BlondeauPatissier, this book, intended for all construction professionals, is presented as a practical guide dedicated to cross-laminated solid timber (CLT). A low-carbon material, CLT stands out for its thermal and acoustic performance, its structural strength, and its fire behaviour. Richly illustrated, the book first presents the general characteristics and physical properties of the material, before moving on in a didactic manner to the basics of sizing common structures. It also details construction principles, technical solutions and execution requirements, highlighting the interactions between the different trades. Illustrated with numerous examples, the guide showcases the wide range of CLT applications, from single-family homes to apartment buildings, as well as public, industrial and commercial buildings.

Building with CLT, characteristics, design and execution, Bastien Bouteloup and Renaud Blondeau-Patissier, Éditions du Moniteur, 192 pages, 40 euros.