The updated guide, originally published in 2017, continues to support excellence in Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) design and construction across Canada.

What’s new in version 2.0:

         •        Building codes: Incorporating the latest revisions to the National Building Code of Canada (NBC). 

         •        Best practices: Including evolved techniques and knowledge. 

         •        Market feedback: Addressing insights and suggestions from industry professionals. 

         •        Tall timber construction provisions: Adding new guidelines for high-rise timber structures, known as Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC). 

         •        Design and manufacturing standards: Updating to reflect the latest industry standards according to CSA O125 and CSA O86. 

         •        Guidance for NLT in walls: Providing more detailed recommendations for wall applications.

Crafted by expert practitioners committed to advancing mass timber construction, this guide offers practical strategies and advice for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective use of NLT in roofs, floors, and walls. It supplements traditional wood design and construction practices with real-world examples and current industry insights.

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