Nordic X-Lam
X-Lam Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a light, natural and low-carbon building material. By layering boards at right angles and bonding them together, X-Lam panels deliver strength, stiffness and dimensional stability for modern mass timber projects.
X-Lam can be used for walls, roofs and floors. Thanks to its cross-ply construction it acts as a shear wall, can span long distances and support cantilevers, all in a relatively slim panel thickness.
Why CLT changes what is possible
X-Lam panels work as large-format, prefabricated elements. Openings for doors, windows, stairs and services are CNC-cut in the factory, and panels arrive ready to install. The result is a clean, predictable structure with fewer trades on site and minimal waste.
The inherent stability of cross-laminated layups means X-Lam can serve as both structure and shear diaphragm in multi-storey residential, commercial and institutional buildings.
X-LAM Advantages
- CLT buildings can be assembled with simple tools and standard lifting equipment.
- Assembly is fast, with small crews and no waiting for curing or stripping formwork.
- CLT panels are around 80 % lighter than concrete, allowing smaller, simpler foundations.
- Winter conditions have minimal impact on schedule – no hoarding or heating for curing is required.
- Insulation, cladding and interior finishes attach quickly thanks to a continuous timber nail base.
- CLT is a carbon-negative material, significantly reducing a building’s embodied carbon footprint.
Nordic Lam+ beams and columns combine with X-Lam walls for rapid, quiet construction.
Where X-Lam Excels
X-Lam CLT panels are ideal for mid-rise residential buildings, schools, community facilities and commercial spaces where speed, reduced site disruption and low embodied carbon are priorities. Exposed timber surfaces also contribute to warm, welcoming interiors.
To discuss X-Lam solutions for your next project, reach out to our mass timber team through the Cornerstone Timberframes contact page.
Explore the full Mass Timber Construction Guide to understand how CLT and X-Lam systems fit into modern commercial mass timber construction.
What You Need to Know
- X-Lam is another industry term commonly used for Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT).
- X-Lam panels are used for walls, roofs, and floor systems in mass timber buildings.
- Digitally fabricated CLT systems improve installation speed and coordination accuracy.
- X-Lam supports low-carbon, prefabricated commercial construction.