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Element5’s new mass timber facility obtains FSC certi cation April 23, 2021 By Element5
Element5's high-performance CLT "X-Press" from Ledinek can create panels up to 3.5 metres wide x 16 metres long at varying thicknesses in three-, ve-, seven- or nine-layer con gurations. Photo courtesy Sierra Construction.
Wood is a natural, renewable, and sustainable construction material with a lighter carbon footprint than steel or concrete. From extraction, through processing, to nished components and nal assembly, sustainably sourced wood products are the only major building materials we have that o er positive environmental outcomes. In Canada, we are blessed with an abundance of this valuable and important natural resource. Though our nation was built on primary resource extraction and export, the steadily growing use of engineered wood products in construction has been changing the landscape of the forest products industry, supporting the development of secondary and tertiary wood manufacturing. At Element5‘s advanced production facility in St. We are usingOnt., cookies to use give you the best experience on our website. Thomas, we Ontario wood to make cross laminated timber, glulam, and other value-added mass timber By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. To nd out more, read our privacy policy.
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