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Save the planet, build with wood. Mass timber at Skanska.

About Mass Timber 

Mass timber is a term that describes a structural framing system of solid heavy timber or engineered wood used for wall, ceiling or roof panels.

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Mass Plywood Panels

Dowel Laminated Timber

Nail Laminated Timber

Glue Laminated Timber

Cross Laminated Timber

Benefits of Mass Timber 

Mass timber buildings can deliver major benefits in both sustainability and user experience. Below are the major benefits of mass timber. 

Speed to Market

Fire Resistance

Weather

Sustainability

Flexibility

Aesthetics

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Sustainability at the Root

Harvesting trees for use in mass timber helps preserve forests by reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. 

A study at the University of Washington found that mass timber resulted in a 26.5 percent reduction in global warming potential.

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