Glue Laminated Wood +
Glue Laminated Timber
Glulam (Glue Laminated Wood) and GLT (Glue Laminated Timber), interchangeable terms in Europe, are advanced engineered wood solutions designed to deliver exceptional structural performance and meet the aesthetic demands of modern, innovative, and sustainable building design.
A strong and lightweight alternative to concrete and steel, ideal for structural and load-bearing frameworks in mid- and high-rise wood buildings.
Glulam is primarily used for beams and columns, delivering strong multi-directional support with exceptional load-bearing capacity and design versatility.
GLT, when oriented on its side, is ideal for floor, roof, and wall systems, providing one-directional strength and efficiently distributing loads across wider surfaces rather than focused on a single beam or column.
In essence, Glulam carries the load, and GLT defines the space. Together, these sustainable timber solutions introduce warmth, resilience, and design efficiency to every project, where structural precision aligns seamlessly with architectural vision.
Glulam and GLT is created by bonding layers of wood lamellas with durable, moisture-resistant structural adhesives, Glulam and GLT feature parallel-running grain orientation that delivers exceptional linear strength, dimensional stability, and design versatility. When positioned on its side for specific structural applications, it is referred to as GLT.
Manufactured using advanced CNC technology, this material offers architects, engineers, and builders a sustainable, high-performance alternative to traditional materials.
Innovative manufacturing and a high degree of prefabrication ensure precision-fit components, reducing on-site labor, installation time, and environmental disruption. Sourced exclusively from responsibly managed forests – including select premium European Spruce known for its strength, light weight, and clean appearance – our Glulam and GLT products deliver consistent quality and performance across every project. This not only ensures greater design flexibility and long-term durability compared to standard commodity-grade options but also contributes to climate-positive building practices by actively storing carbon throughout their lifespan.
From bold architectural statements to efficient structural solutions, Glulam and GLT empowers project teams to achieve design freedom and material efficiency, delivering faster timelines, lower project costs, and enduring environmental benefits.
APPLICATION
Produced with advanced CNC technology, our Glulam and GLT elements ensure precision-fit connections, reducing on-site labor and installation time. A high degree of prefabrication enables rapid, low-dust installation, streamlining construction schedules and minimizing site disruption.
GLULAM:
Primarily used for large-scale, often architectural, structural beams, columns, or curved load-bearing elements across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, including:
– Columns, long-span beams, and trusses for bridges and ceiling structures
– Curved elements for bridges, arches, and vaulted ceilings in sports arenas and auditoriums
– Large-scale structural components for open spaces such as arenas, pavilions, and airports, where long spans are required without intermediate supports
GLT:
A high-performance structural component optimized for linear building systems, providing strength primarily in one direction in residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, such as:
– Straight beams and column for walls, floors, and roof systems
– Flat, directional components such as structural floor, roof or wall systems
– Modular and panelized construction requiring consistent material performance
STRENGTH &
PERFORMANCE
With exceptional material efficiency and load-bearing capacity, Glulam and GLT offer cost-effective solutions that meet demanding structural requirements without sacrificing performance.
Lightweight and flexible, Glulam and GLT offer high compressive and tensile strength. Their parallel grain orientation maximizes the strength of wood fibers, allowing them to support heavy loads over long spans. With a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel or concrete in specific applications, they deliver exceptional structural performance without added mass.
GLULAM:
– Optimal for axial and bending loads in structural framework.
– High bending strength allows for design flexibility without compromising structural integrity
– Superior axial strength performs exceptionally under compressive loads
GLT:
– Exceptional directional strength parallel to the grain
– Acoustic dampening and thermal insulation enhance occupant comfort across building types
– Cost-effective panel solution, ideal for large-scale projects due to a simplified manufacturing process compared to CLT, offering budget-friendly efficiency without compromising performance or design.
DESIGN
Available in both stock and custom sizes, our products meet the highest European manufacturing standards and are offered in four appearance classifications – Premium, Architectural, Industrial, and Framing – to suit both structural and aesthetic project needs.
GLULAM:
– Exceptional architectural flexibility and geometric versatility. Allows for tapered element, long-span beams, exposed structural features, and visually striking curved forms that define open spaces. Exceptional strength makes bold, open designs possible, eliminating the need for intermediate supports and enabling everything from simple, straight components to complex arches and sweeping spans over 500 feet in large-scale public spaces.
– Exposed timber surfaces bring warmth, texture, and an organic aesthetic to both traditional and modern spaces, reducing the need for additional interior finishes and supporting biophilic design principles.
GLT:
– Hybrid design flexibility; easily integrates with other engineered wood product
– Uniform grain orientation provides consistent performance and clean visual lines across wide spans, making it the material of choice for sleek, flat surfaces and minimalist interiors that emphasize natural wood beauty.
– Versatile applications: suitable for both horizontal (floors, roofs) and vertical (walls) applications. Consistent grain orientation allows architects and designers to emphasize uniformity in texture and structure.
WOOD SPECIFICATIONS
GLULAM
WOOD SPECIES
Spruce (Picea Abies), Larch (Larix)
SURFACE
Planed on 4 sides, chamfered
DENSITY
Approx. 430 kg/m³ (Spruce) / depending on strength class
WIDTH
6 cm – 28 cm (warehouse cross-section up to 20 cm)
LENGTH
4 m – 56.3 m
HEIGHT
10 cm – 220 cm
QUALITY
Visual (VI), non-visual (NVI)
FIRE CLASS
D-s2, d0
PRODUCT STANDARD
EN 14080:2013
GLUING
MUF, EN 301-1-90-GP-0,3-S (melamine resin, bright glue joint, waterproof)
STRENGTH CLASS
GL24c, GL24h, GL28c, GL28h, GL30c, GL30h, GL32
MOISTURE CONTENT
12% (± 2%)
USAGE CLASS
NKL 1+2, NKL 3 upon request
SHAPES
Straight, cambered, round column (diameter 12 cm – 24 cm), curved
GLT
WOOD SPECIES
Spruce (Picea Abies), Larch (Larix)
SURFACE
4 sides planed and chamfered
DENSITY
Approx. 430 kg/m³ (Spruce) / or according to strength class
WIDTH
6 cm – 28 cm (Bearing cross-section up to 20 cm)
LENGTH
4 m – 32 m (Bearing length up to 23 m)
HEIGHT
10 cm – 220 cm (Reuthe: up to 200 cm, Gaishorn: up to 208 cm)
QUALITY
Visual (VI), non-visual (NVI)
FIRE CLASS
D-s2, d0
PRODUCT STANDARD
EN 14080:2013
GLUING
MUF, EN 301-1-90-GP-0,3-S (melamine resin, bright glue joint, waterproof)
STRENGTH CLASS
GL24c – GL28 – GL30 homogeneous or combined, GL32 on request
MOISTURE CONTENT
12% (± 2%)
SHAPES
Straight, cambered, round column (diameter 12 cm – 24 cm), curved
SERVICE CLASS
SC 1+2, SC 3 on request