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Stora Enso CLT Heralds a new age of Sustainable Construction
Stora Enso, a sustainable materials company in Helsinki, Finland, believes that the future is in wood—a material that naturally offsets the energy used in its processing via carbon sequestering.
![Stora Enso CLT house with wood siding](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Siding-on-mountain-home-1024x562.jpeg)
The company’s flagship Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) was just approved for use in the U.S.
![Stora Enso CLT construction scene](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Gruvon_CLT_72dpi-1024x683.jpg)
It’s about time. CLT is a sustainable and energy efficient wood product made of layers of lumber that are adhered lengthwise (via pressure and environmentally friendly adhesive) into large sheets, which are then sandwiched together.
![Stora Enso CLT overhead wood ceiling](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SE_CLT_72dpi-802x1024.jpg)
The result is an exceedingly strong, stiff, and stable product that can handle load transfer on all sides.
![Stora Enso CLT construction large vertical panels](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CLT_72dpi-1024x683.jpg)
CLT offers enormous potential and opportunity. It can be made into load bearing posts and beams that can span vast distances; panels for walls, floors, and ceilings; innovative stair systems; and decorative architectural features.
![Stora Enso CLT decorative curvy wood feature](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Structure-Analysis-in-decorative-feature-1024x590.jpeg)
It also offers improved thermal performance compared to conventional materials, natural sound insulation, and all the aesthetic advantages of real wood.
![Stora Enso CLT building exterior with wood siding](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Moholt_2_CLT_72dpi-1024x576.jpg)
All of Stora Enso’s CLT is produced from spruce wood grown and harvested in a sustainable manner. It can be prefabricated for enhanced worksite safety and efficiency. It’s also relatively lightweight compared to concrete or steel.
![Stora Enso CLT construction scene on roof](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Moholt_CLT_72dpi-1024x576.jpg)
See Stora Enso for additional information.
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