Industrial
Cost and construction speed are typically considered the main value proposition for wood in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. Wood roof systems offer particular value because of both code opportunities and cost savings. Now, mass timber products such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), which offer greater thermal performance and resistance to impact, add to the reasons to consider wood. If you’re designing an industrial project, note that you aren’t limited to Type I and II construction. Type V wood buildings may also have unlimited area for factory and storage occupancies.
Solution Papers Energy Code Compliance in Wood-Frame Buildings
Due to the unique thermal resistance of wood and ease of accommodating cavity insulation, options exist for wood-frame construction that are not available for other construction types. Wood also offers versatility in building envelope configuration.
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Wind Design of Timber Panelized Roof Structures Design Examples
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U.S. Mass Timber Floor Vibration Design Guide Guides, Manuals & Inventories
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U.S. Mass Timber Construction Manual Guides, Manuals & Inventories
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Seismic Design of Timber Panelized Roof Structures Design Examples
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Inventory of Fire Resistance-Tested Mass Timber Assemblies and Penetrations Guides, Manuals & Inventories
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Inventory of Acoustically-Tested Mass Timber Assemblies Guides, Manuals & Inventories
Upcoming Industrial Events
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Mass Timber + In Person · Northeast · November 12 – November 14
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Type III Fire-Resistant Design & Detailing for Exterior Walls, Shafts Online · Midwest · November 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm CST
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Early Design Decisions: Priming Mass Timber Projects for Success In Person · South · November 13 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm CST
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Priming Mass Timber Projects for Success + Star Lofts Tour In Person · Midwest · November 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm CST
Resources for Industrial Projects
Get the practical information you can apply to projects. Learn about the latest advances and code requirements, explore innovative projects, and expand your knowledge of wood design.
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Developing a functionally equivalent design for comparative WBLCA Expert Tips
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CLT on Cold-Formed Steel Stud Bearing Walls: Engineering Tips for Hybrid Construction Expert Tips
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Exterior Walls in Buildings with Mass Timber Floors – Part 2: Common Floor-to-Wall Details Expert Tips
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What is mass timber? Solution Papers
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Design for Two-Way Spanning Cross-Laminated Timber Expert Tips
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LEED Credits for Use of Wood Products Expert Tips
Tools & Guides for Industrial Projects
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Guides, Manuals & Inventories
Detailed guidance on specific aspects of wood design and construction, plus inventories of fire and acoustically-tested assemblies.
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CAD & Revit Details
Hundreds of searchable details for mass timber and light wood-frame buildings.
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Online Calculators
Calculate height and area options or estimate your project’s wood carbon footprint.
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