Cross-laminated timber (CLT) stands as a revolutionary multi-layer mass timber product that rivals the strength and endurance of concrete and steel while significantly reducing weight. The prefabrication of CLT enhances project efficiency, saving time, costs, and streamlining installation processes, all while curbing greenhouse gas emissions. As a sustainable resource, CLT goes beyond mere construction—it acts as a carbon-sequestering material, minimizing heat loss and off-gas emissions, and bolstering fire safety ratings and seismic resilience. Engineered by compressing layers of 2x lumber into solid panels akin to plywood, CLT offers unmatched strength through perpendicular or parallel bonding, typically comprising 3, 5, 7, or 9 layers tailored to specific thickness requirements. These panels, bonded with glue, heat, and pressure, are custom-cut to frame floors, roofs, and walls, with dimensions reaching up to 12 feet wide and 60 feet long, presenting formidable competition to traditional concrete and steel construction methods.

The secret to Adera’s QuietHome™ is the reduction of airborne sound with the increased material thickness and gaskets, going above the mandated standards, and the reduction of impact sound by providing air gaps, resiliency, and stiffness in our detailed construction assemblies. All these extra materials get assembled with detailed care and attention. Specialized assembly techniques allow us to block even more sound. Adera’s QuietHome™ construction methodology and materials significantly exceed that of Building Code floor systems. In short, Adera’s QuietHome™ significantly reduces both airborne and impact sound transmission for our homeowners.

With 2/3 less emissions than concrete and steel production, it’s the only construction material that positively impacts climate change. In fact, with its exponential power to sequester carbon and cut emissions, mass timber is one of seven recommended strategies for Canada to lead in the global sustainability economy. In our view, building with mass timber is the only way we can slow— or perhaps even reverse—the industry’s contributions to climate change. SmartWood creates beautiful, strong and decarbonizing structures that are built for generations to come.