Business View Magazine | September 2020

43 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2020 THE KALESNI KOFF LUMBER COMPANY alternating 90 degree orientation. These layered stacks are then pressed both vertically and horizontally to allow for an exceptionally clean (edge-glued) panel, which can be precision- sized and finished to be installation-ready for a jobsite. When used for timber construction, GLT combines traditional mass timber construction techniques with the precision and quality of engineered wood products. The result is a stronger, lighter weight structural material that also offers a cleaner, more attractive aesthetic. Glulam Beams and Columns are made from lamstock-grade, dimensional lumber that is bonded together with strong, waterproof adhesive. Glulam can be manufactured into a large variety of different shapes and sizes for innovative applications where strength, durability, and design are important. While mass timber construction has been utilized in Europe for the past few decades, it has only lately been recognized in North America by architects, engineers, designers, and developers who are increasingly seeking high- quality, custom mass timber products to create sustainable, safe, and energy-efficient structures. “CLT, specifically, in mass timber is something that has been proven in Europe for 20-plus years and it’s been pioneered in North America since 2010,” Chris reports. “And now, ten years later, there’s been enough projects out there that people are starting to understand how to utilize the product; there’s more supply available; and there’s just more experience, in general, in the market. There’s more understanding on the structural engineering side and there’s more desire on the architectural side to utilize wood. So, it’s adding more belief and comfort with the developers. We’re seeing a lot of successful projects being completed where speed of construction has been proven and installation savings have been recognized. And all those things, coming together, continue to help the market grow, and we’re starting to see some really rapid growth, now.” In addition to its new mass timber facility, Chris