Stora Enso with "license to operate" for CLT in the North American market
As one of the leading providers of wood-based solutions on the global market,
The changes in the 2021 issue of the code now allow to construct buildings from mass timber of up to 18 storeys, compared with just five before. This clearly paves the way for a new market in mid-rise wooden construction and fossil-based materials such as concrete and steel can be replaced to a much greater extent in North American construction.
The CLT panels by
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An eco-friendly solution for every occasion
This is not just good news for the environment, but there are countless other benefits for people's health and wellbeing when they are working, living and studying in wooden buildings. Studies have shown that people show lowered stress levels and blood pressure as well as improved concentration in interiors with wooden surfaces compared to ones with no wooden surfaces.
People are living increasingly indoor lives and have limited opportunities to connect with nature. Exposing the natural wood within a building environment stimulates the important connection with nature, increasing positivity and productivity.
The big picture
"We have proven already in other overseas markets such as
The technical details
The ESR-4381 certification makes the CLT panels compliant with the 2018, 2015, 2012 and 2009 International Building Code® (IBC), making Stora Enso CLT panels acceptable for structural use in the
In addition, we have completed the ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-4381 supplements for the
The ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-4381 and Listing Report ESL-1170 can be found on the ICC website: www.icc-es.org
ESR-4381: https://icc-es.org/report-listing/ESR-4381/
ESL-1170: https://icc-es.org/report-listing/ESL-1170/
CONTACT:
For further information, please contact:
Stora Enso Wood Products Division
press.woodproducts@storaenso.com
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