Mass timber consturaction uses engineered wood products like CLT panels, Glulam, and DLT to create walls, floors, and roofs that are as beautiful as they are durable. At Woodpecker, we bring over 20 years of expertise to every build, from modern homes to commercial buildings and community spaces across Alberta and BC.
Mass Timber construction uses large, prefabricated wood members for walls, floors, and roofs, and is often left exposed to showcase the natural beauty of the material. Common mass timber products include glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT), dowel-laminated timber (DLT), and nail-laminated timber (NLT). Mass Timber is rapidly gaining popularity due to its sustainability (sequestering carbon, making it a carbon-positive product), fast and efficient on-site installation, and unique aesthetic. It can be beautifully combined with other materials like steel and concrete.
Mass Timber offers high-performance, dimensionally stable options for constructing wood structures of any size, including, residential, commercial, or institutional. Glulam beams are now used for expansive spans in stadiums, atriums, and curved designs. CLT, NLT, and DLT are used for shear walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs. It provides incredible design flexibility for architects, engineers, and interior designers. Mass Timber is also making mid-rise wood buildings more affordable, efficient, and durable, changing the way we think about wood construction. Mass Timber has a higher natural fire rating than steel, allowing it to be exposed in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. (Study: https://library.fpinnovations.ca/link/fpipub8295)
Mass Timber has played a central role in construction across Europe for decades. With Woodpecker’s European roots and extensive experience with Mass Timber, the company has a significant skill and knowledge advantage.
Whether it’s a custom home, public space, or commercial structure, we deliver precision-cut, beautifully finished mass timber framing, ready to install across Alberta and BC.
We supply premium mass timber framing components, ready to ship across Alberta and BC. Whether you’re building a home, rec centre, or mid-rise, our panels are strong, sustainable, and built for speed on-site.
Glulam (glued-laminated timber) is a structural wood product made by bonding multiple layers of dimensional lumber with waterproof, non-toxic, clear adhesives. This construction material is highly durable and commonly used for beams and posts, capable of spanning large distances to replace steel. Glulam can be curved to create distinctive architectural designs.
Mass timber has a naturally higher fire rating than steel. Therefore, Glulam can be left exposed in commercial, industrial, and residential applications without compromising safety.
Similar to Glulam, Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) consists of multiple layers of dimensional lumber, with each layer oriented at a 90-degree angle to the one beneath it, much like a sheet of plywood. This crosswise arrangement provides CLT with exceptional strength, dimensional stability, and the ability to span in multiple directions. Available in sheets up to 12 inches thick, 10 feet wide and over 50 feet long, CLT is commonly used for walls, floors, ceilings, and roof structures.
Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT) is made by stacking layers of dimensional lumber and securing them with friction-fit hardwood dowels, which are inserted into pre-drilled holes to create strong, durable connections. Unlike other timber products, DLT uses no adhesives, making it an ideal choice for clients seeking a chemical-free building material. With no nails, DLT is easy to cut and shape using our CNC machine. Typically, DLT is used flat for ceiling, floor, or roof structures.
Nail Laminated Timber (NLT) is made by vertically orienting dimensional lumber (“on edge”) and nailing the pieces together in a specific pattern. NLT panels are typically designed in smaller sizes for easier handling. Like DLT, NLT is commonly used flat for ceiling, floor, or roof structures.
Mass timber construction offers major benefits, from faster installation to a lower carbon footprint. It’s the smarter way to build homes, public spaces, and commercial buildings across Alberta and BC.
From community centres and hotels to mid-rise homes and public buildings, our mass timber construction speaks for itself. We combine CLT, Glulam, DLT, and NLT systems to deliver projects that are beautiful, efficient, and built to last.
Mass timber framing is flexible, beautiful, and fast to install, making it ideal for many types of buildings across Alberta and BC. Whether you’re designing a rustic space or a modern showpiece, mass timber adapts to fit.
Mass timber is changing the way we build, offering strength, speed, and sustainability in one smart solution. Whether you’re curious about how CLT (cross-laminated timber) works, the difference between glulam and traditional framing, or how mass timber performs in large-scale construction, this FAQ section is here to help. Get answers to common questions about materials, fire resistance, span capabilities, and how mass timber fits into residential and commercial projects across Alberta and BC.
From custom homes to commercial and public spaces, our mass timber construction team is ready to design, cut, and deliver your next build on time and with precision.