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CLT – Cross laminated timber

Key technical data

PFEIFER CLT is a large-format solid timber panel with maximum 15 layers of timber lamellae glued crosswise. Dried, strength- and quality-assorted, planed timber lamellae made of European conifer wood as well as formaldehyde-free polyurethane (PU) adhesive are used.

Features

Delivery programme

Surface qualities

Basic panel structure

CLT explained

Further explanations on the principle and layout of a CLT board can be found here.

Product designationPFEIFER CLT cross laminated timber
ApplicationApproval: 20/0023
Supporting and non-load-bearing construction elements in buildings and timber structures such as walls, ceilings or roofs
Usage classNKL 1 and 2 (according to EN 1995)
Board construction3 to max. 15 crossed and glued layers (standard: 3 to 7 layers)
Layer optionmax. 3 fibre-parallel layers (≤ 90 mm) possible
Board lengthup to 14.50 m
Panel widthup to 3.10 m
Board thickness60 – 280 mm (standard), up to 320 mm on request
Lamella thickness20, 30 or 40 mm
Strength class of raw materialC24; a proportion of max. 10% C16 is permissible (acc. EN 338)
Surfacesindustrial quality (IQ), industrial area quality (ISQ) and living area quality (WSQ)
Types of woodEuropean conifer wood
Wood humidity10 - 15 % (at the time of delivery)
Dimensional stability
  • longitudinal and crossways of the level of the board: 0.01% per % of change in wood moisture
  • At right angles to the level of the board: 0.20% per % change in moisture content of the wood
AdhesivePolyurethane (PU) adhesive (formaldehyde-free) for finger-jointing and surface glueing (according to EN 301 or EN 15425)
Weightapprox. 480 kg/m³ (to determine the transport weight)
Diffusion resistanceμ = approx. 60 (at u = 10 - 15 %)
Air tightnessClass 4 (according to EN 12207)
Airtight from 3 layers according to Report HFA of 29/11/2019
Thermal conductivityλ = 0.12 W/(m.K)
Specific heat capacitycp = 1600 J/(kg.K)
Fire performanceD, s2, d0 (according to EN 13501)
Fire resistance / burn-up rate~ 0.7 mm/min. (for approximate calculations)
RecyclingWaste code: 17 02 01 (according to the Waste Incineration Ordinance (AVV))
Formaldehyde classE1 Equalisation concentration 0.01 ppm (according to Report HFA No. DLR 500038/2021 of 11/10/2021)

The orientation principle

PFEIFER CLT relies on standardisation

The fibre orientation of the outermost ply is the bearing direction. Thanks to the use of dual plies, meaning top plies whose fibre orientation is the same (ss), the longitudinal or cross-stiffness or load bearing capacity of the panel can be increased on purpose. This purposeful change in the panel structure also increases its fire resistance. In case of special requirements towards appearance, changes in the structure can yield uniform visuals. PFEIFER CLT can theoretically be manufactured with up to 15 plies of cross-laminated wood lamellas.

CROSSWISE TOP PLY

Top plies in the crosswise direction to the panels (DQ) are mainly used for wall elements. Their bearing direction is vertical. DQ panels consist of three to five plies as standard. Production widths: up to 3.10 m.

LONGITUDINAL TOP PLY

CLT panels with top plies in longitudinal direction to the panel (DL) are primarily used for ceiling and roof elements. Their bearing direction is horizontal. They usually consist of three to seven plies.

3S CLT BOARDS

PFEIFER CLT60 80
90
100
110
120
 3s3s
3s 3s 3s3s 
Grain direction
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Structure (mm)
20-20-2030-20-3030-30-3030-40-30
40-30-4040-40-40
Thickness (mm)
60
8090100
110120
Lengths (m)
8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m
Billing widths (m)
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
Weight* (kg/m²)
28.8
38.443.2
48.052.857.6


5S CLT BOARDS

PFEIFER CLT100 120
140
150
160
180
200
 5s5s
 5s 5s 5s5s 5s
Grain direction
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Structure (mm)
20-20-20-20-2030-20-20-20-3040-20-20-20-4040-20-30-20-4040-20-40-20-4040-30-40-30-4040-40-40-40-40
Thickness (mm)
100
120
140
150
160
180
200
Lengths (m)
8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m
Billing widths (m)
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps

Weight* (kg/m²)

48.0

57.6

67.2

72.0

76.8

86.4

96.0


7S CLT BOARDS

PFEIFER CLT180 200
220
240
260
280
 7s7s
7s 7s 7s7s 
Grain direction
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Structure (mm)
30-20-30-20-30-20-3020-40-20-40-20-40-2030-30-30-40-30-30-3030-40-30-40-30-40-3030-40-40-40-40-40-3040-40-40-40-40-40-40
Thickness (mm)
180
200
220
240
260
280
Lengths (m)
8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m
Billing widths (m)
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps

Weight* (kg/m²)

86.4

96.0

105.6

115.2

124.8

134.4


7SS CLT BOARDS

PFEIFER CLT180 200
220
240
260
280
 7ss7ss
7ss 7ss 7ss7ss
Grain direction
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Structure (mm)
30-30-20-20-20-30-3030-30-30-20-30-30-3030-30-30-40-30-30-30 40-40-20-40-20-40-4040-40-30-40-30-40-4040-40-40-40-40-40-40
Thickness (mm)
180
200
220
240
260
280
Lengths (m)
8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m
Billing widths (m)
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps

Weight* (kg/m²)

86.4

96.0

105.6

115.2

124.8

134.4


8SS CLT BOARDS

PFEIFER CLT300
320
 8ss8ss
Grain direction
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Structure (mm)
40-40-30-40-40-30-40-4040-40-40-40-40-40-40-40
Thickness (mm)
300
320
Lengths (m)
8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m
Billing widths (m)
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps

Weight* (kg/m²)

144,0

153,6


9SS CLT BOARDS

PFEIFER CLT290
300
300
310
320
320
 9ss9ss9ss 9ss 9ss9ss
Grain direction
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Top layer lengthwise
and crosswise possible
DQ/DL
Structure (mm)
30-30-10-30-30-30-10-30-3030-30-40-30-40-30-40-30-3040-40-20-40-20-40-20-40-4040-40-20-40-40-40-20-40-4040-40-20-40-40-40-20-40-4040-40-30-40-20-40-30-40-40
Thickness (mm)
290
300
300
310
320
320
Lengths (m)
8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m8.00 m up to 14.5 m
Billing widths (m)
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps
2.45 up to 3.10 m in
increments of 5 cm steps

Weight* (kg/m²)

139,2

144,0

144,0

148,8

153,6

153,6


Further superstructures possible on request.

* Calculated with 480 kg/m³
ss Top layers consist of two longitudinal layers

PFEIFER CLT relies on visual appearance

Wood is a natural product that swells and contracts depending on its changing moisture content. Careful technical drying counter-acts this effect. PFEIFER CLT is dispatched with a moisture content of at least 12 % +/- 2 % to minimise the formation of cracks and visible gaps. Thanks to expert processing the material achieves an excellent product quality. Our wood panels are available in various visible appearance classes for different applications, while all panels are sanded to a certain visible quality. The individual lamellas are sorted on the basis of defined criteria.

Area of application

INDUSTRIAL QUALITY (IQ)

Purely structural components for subsequent cladding (e.g., with plaster­boards or 3-layer boards)

INDUSTRIAL AREA QUALITY (ISQ)

Visible components in subordinate areas, e.g., in commercial and industrial buildings or which are noticeable at a greater distance (e.g., canopies), can only be used to a limited extent in residential areas

Living area quality (WSQ)

Visible components, especially for living areas. But also for kindergartens, schools and office areas. Treatment of the surface (on site) recommended (e.g., with glazes, UV protection, ...)

Requirements on the surface

INDUSTRIAL QUALITY (IQ)

No visual requirements on the surface, purely strength-oriented features (C24) with isolated joints, fall-off branches in the top layer, glue penetration as well as individual pressure points and dirt can occur, discolouration (e.g., blueness) possible, glue penetration possible

INDUSTRIAL AREA QUALITY (ISQ)

Medium requirements, increased optical criteria for cover lamellas, individual narrow joints; slight discolouration is possible

Living area quality (WSQ)

High requirement, special requirements with regard to a homogeneous surface structure and lamella quality, occasionally minor/slight discolouration possible

Production-related ­technical information

INDUSTRIAL QUALITY (IQ)

Finger-jointing visible in the cover lamellae, without glueing the narrow sides

INDUSTRIAL AREA QUALITY (ISQ)

Finger-jointing visible in the cover lamellae, to avoid shrinkage cracks, narrow-side glueing is dispensed with

Living area quality (WSQ)

Finger-jointing visible in the cover lamellae, to avoid shrinkage cracks, narrow-side ­glueing is dispensed with.

Chamfer

INDUSTRIAL QUALITY (IQ)

Without chamfer

INDUSTRIAL AREA QUALITY (ISQ)

Chamfer (approx. 5 mm) for DL boards (at the component edges), DQ without chamfer

Living area quality (WSQ)

Chamfer (approx. 5 mm) for DL boards (at the component edges), DQ without chamfer

Machining of the surface at the factory

INDUSTRIAL QUALITY (IQ)

Lamellae planed, only sanded on request, cross cut with DQ boards possible

INDUSTRIAL AREA QUALITY (ISQ)

Full-surface sanding (one side or both sides); cross cut with DQ boards possible

Living area quality (WSQ)

Full-surface sanding (one side or both sides); cross cut with DQ boards possible

Surface ­treatment at the factory

INDUSTRIAL QUALITY (IQ)

Not possible

INDUSTRIAL AREA QUALITY (ISQ)

Not possible

Living area quality (WSQ)

Is possible on request with external partners

Wood moisture (approx.)­ as­ delivered

INDUSTRIAL QUALITY (IQ)

12 +/- 2%

INDUSTRIAL AREA QUALITY (ISQ)

12 +/- 2%

Living area quality (WSQ)

12 +/- 2%

Cracks, Joints

INDUSTRIAL QUALITY (IQ)

INDUSTRIAL AREA QUALITY (ISQ)

Living area quality (WSQ)

Applies to all: Wood is a natural product, therefore: as with all structural solid wood products, crack and joint formation because of shrinkage to the later equilibrium moisture content (EMC) in the state of use is product-specific and cannot be avoided. The narrow sides are not glued.

Notes:
  • Visible surfaces should always be sampled: contact us
  • Exact criteria (e.g., branch sizes,...) of the surface options: on request 
  • Quality surfaces are possible on one side or both sides; the optical criteria do not apply to the narrow/front sides and machining edges
  • For WSQ surfaces, changing the panel structure may be necessary