CLT and Mass Timber: products and solutions to improve installation and performance in timber construction

Timber is an outstanding construction material: versatile, quick to install, capable of storing CO2 and widely appreciated.

However, building with CLT and Mass Timber cannot be improvised. The quality of the project inevitably suffers if the site is not equipped with tools and systems aligned with the chosen construction method.
In mass timber construction, handling large elements demands precision, control and speed. When these factors are lacking, timelines lengthen, complexity increases and the margin for error grows.

CLT and Mass Timber: why dedicated solutions are essential

Mass Timber has fundamentally changed the scale of timber construction.
Materials such as CLT, glulam, LVL and NLT now make it possible to deliver complex structures, including multi-storey buildings, with outstanding structural and environmental performance.

This is one of the reasons why CLT has become such a widely used solution for large timber residential buildings and public structures, also in line with the objectives of Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and energy performance requirements, thanks to its ability to function as a load-bearing two-dimensional element combined with the precision of prefabrication.

This evolution, however, brings a direct consequence: traditional solutions are no longer sufficient. Larger elements, more complex load paths and tighter tolerances require products and systems specifically engineered for Mass Timber construction.

A new solution for CLT and Mass Timber

Unique materials call for purpose-designed solutions, developed by listening to real site requirements. The goal is not to add complexity, but to reduce it.

CLT, in particular, enables buildings with high seismic performance and precise cost control, making timber an increasingly competitive alternative to traditional materials. However, it requires expertise and suppliers capable of delivering not just products, but also technical know-how.

The performance of timber buildings does not depend on the material alone. The quality of the final result is determined by how effectively the entire construction system is managed: from connections to installation details, from waterproofing to soundproofing, using products and solutions developed to achieve the highest levels of performance.

A technical brochure for designing with CLT and Mass Timber

Working effectively with CLT and Mass Timber requires a holistic view of the construction system.
The 2026 edition of the technical publication “CLT and Mass Timber – Solutions to design and build with solid wood panel systems” brings together the best of Rothoblaas solutions for these materials. It combines design principles, structural performance and application solutions for mass timber construction.

The brochure provides technical content to support the design and construction of solid wood panel systems. It explores the potential of engineered timber construction and examines the structural characteristics of materials alongside the performance benefits of the main construction solutions.

It covers key products designed to enhance mechanical strength, durability, thermal insulation and soundproofing, offering practical guidance to optimise every stage of the project – from defining the construction system through to on-site execution.

The brochure is intended to support designers, engineers, architects and builders working in timber and hybrid construction, providing practical tools to effectively integrate CLT and Mass Timber into high-performance, innovative projects.

For professionals working in timber housing or complex buildings, it serves as a practical reference to improve performance, speed up construction and increase overall system efficiency.

From research to the construction site

In Mass Timber construction, the difference lies not only in the material, but in the system as a whole.
New solutions for CLT and mass timber address precisely this point: making construction more predictable, faster and better controlled.

Browse here: CLT AND MASS TIMBER – Solutions to design and build with solid wood panel systems