Timber Insights
Explore the key differences between laminated and solid timber for log home construction.
Build Your Dream Home with Glued Laminated Timber – The Future of Log Home Construction
Why Choose Glued Laminated Timber?
Glued laminated timber (GLT) is the pinnacle of modern log home construction, offering superior strength, durability, and energy efficiency compared to traditional solid timber. Whether you're building a cozy cabin or a luxurious estate, our precision-engineered GLT homes provide unmatched quality and long-term benefits.
The Advantages of Glued Laminated Timber Homes
1. Unmatched Strength & Longevity
GLT is crafted by bonding multiple layers of dried wood under high pressure, ensuring high mechanical strength and resistance to cracking and deformation. With a lifespan of 50-100 years, your home will stand strong for generations.
2. Minimal Shrinkage – Immediate Move-In Ready
Unlike solid timber, which requires months to settle, GLT has a shrinkage rate of less than 1%. This means you can start interior finishing immediately and move in sooner without waiting for the structure to stabilize.
3. Superior Energy Efficiency
A GLT home keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer, thanks to its exceptional insulation properties. A 200mm GLT wall provides the same insulation as a 1-meter-thick brick wall, reducing heating and cooling costs.
4. Moisture & Pest Resistance
Through advanced drying and treatment processes, GLT resists mold, rot, and insect damage far better than traditional timber. Your home will require less maintenance and remain in pristine condition for decades.
5. Eco-Friendly & Sustainable
Our GLT homes are made using environmentally friendly adhesives and sustainably sourced wood, preserving the natural beauty of timber while ensuring a healthy indoor environment.
6. Fast & Precise Construction
Thanks to precision engineering, GLT homes are prefabricated for seamless on-site assembly. This means your dream home can be built in as little as 1-3 months, with minimal waste and maximum efficiency.
7. Aesthetic Beauty with No Need for Additional Finishing
Enjoy the stunning natural wood texture of GLT, which provides a smooth, crack-free surface that requires no additional sanding or finishing. Your home will exude timeless elegance with minimal upkeep.