What is CLT?

🪵 CLT, or Cross-Laminated Timber is an engineered wood product made by layering and pressing boards of wood in alternating directions to create strong structural panels used in walls, floors, and roofs. In North Carolina, CLT is an emerging market that connects modern construction with our working forests. It creates new demands for locally grown timber while supporting rural jobs, forest landowners, and sustainable forest management. Why it matters to NC: 🌲Expands markets for NC-grown wood 🌲Supports forestry jobs and rural communities 🌲Promotes sustainable, working forests 🌲Brings wood into modern building designs Forestry Fact: CLT panels are strong enough to be used in multi-story buildings and large commercial construction. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/4n745red #ForestryFactFriday