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Cross Laminated Timber System

The future of sustainable, high-performance construction for modern buildings

Knauf Cross Laminated Timber Systems are lightweight solutions that use established plasterboard construction methods. They are designed to meet various applications and performance requirements, including fire resistance, acoustics, and wet areas.

CLT is an innovative engineered wood product that is transforming modern construction methods. It consists of multiple layers of timber planks stacked in alternating directions and bonded together with structural adhesives.

This unique composition ensures remarkable strength, stability, and durability. With its prefabricated nature, CLT enables faster construction, reducing project timelines significantly. CLT walls are structural elements that can work as alternatives to concrete walls, precast concrete walls, light-framed timber stud walls, and many other load-bearing wall structures.

Benefits

Sustainability advantage
Fire Resistance
Structural and Seismic designs following the relevant Australian Standards, National Construction Code, and project requirements
Acoustics
Thermal

Performance

Knauf CLT systems satisfy the requirements of the National Construction Code for fire-protected timber (Massive Timber) and suitable for buildings with an effective height of 25 metres.
Knauf CLT and XLAM systems are supported by fire tests at CSIRO laboratories at North Ryde in Sydney and assessments by CSIRO, Warringtonfire, and BRANZ.

Knauf CLT systems have been independently certified by James M Fricker P/L to achieve stated thermal performance in accordance with AS 4859:2018.

CLT walls and floors are designed according to the relevant Australian Standards, National Construction Code, and project requirements. Refer to XLAM for design and details.
Knauf CLT systems utilise Rondo steel components and are designed to follow the relevant Australian Standards, National Construction Code, and project requirements. Refer to Rondo for design and details.

The acoustic ratings of Knauf CLT Systems in this publication and other Knauf manuals are independently determined by PKA Acoustic Consulting.
Knauf CLT systems utilises Knauf Insulation glasswool in the wall and ceiling cavities to achieve the stated acoustic ratings. It also satisfies the National Construction Code requirements for cavity-filled non-combustible insulation.

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