Why Choose Mass Timber?

CORNERSTONE TIMBERFRAMES

Discover the reasons:

Foundations

Wood is 5x lighter than concrete
Less foundation =
less material, less labour, less time

Site Schedule

Faster assembly and less labour.
CLT stair and elevator cores make it even faster.
No hoarding or heating

Quieter Sites

Mass timber sites are easy on neighbours
No cutting, hammering, fewer backup alarms.
Just the whir of a crane and screw guns

Less Traffic

Small crews, fewer cars
2-3 deliveries of mass timber per day
75% less traffic

Much Less Waste

No site cutting
No cut-off piles
Near-zero landfill

Sustainable

FSC-certified forests
Zero greenwashing
Mass Timber holds carbon while new trees grow
Designed for Disassembly (DfD)

Low Embodied Carbon

Nature makes wood – no lime kilns or blast furnaces needed
80% less CO2 per kg than concrete
85% less than steel

Health & Wellbeing

Wood interiors reduce stress
Increase feelings of well-being
Mass timber supports better air quality

How to Choose a Reliable Mass Timber Supplier

In 2017, Cornerstone Timberframes prioritized sourcing high-quality glulam and CLT panels for our projects. Our extensive, continent-wide search led us to Nordic Structures as the premier mass timber manufacturer in North America. Here’s what convinced us to collaborate with Nordic:

Comprehensive Documentation: Nordic offers the most extensive library of technical resources, providing in-depth guidance on mass timber design, installation, and project use—ensuring informed decision-making.
Sustainable Practices: We prioritize environmentally responsible building materials, which is why Nordic’s fully FSC-certified operations demonstrate a rigorous and credible commitment to sustainable forestry and low-impact manufacturing.
Vertical Integration: Nordic Structures manages 6 million hectares of forest, runs its own silviculture programs, and operates sawmills—reducing costs, enhancing quality, and supporting environmentally sustainable practices.

When you choose Cornerstone Timberframes, you gain access to the combined expertise of a leading Canadian mass timber manufacturer and an experienced project integrator dedicated to eco-friendly, innovative building solutions.

Learn more about our FSC Certification

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