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    A review of engineered wood products in Canada

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    Date

    2018

    Author

    Corrigan, William

    Degree

    Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry

    Discipline

    Natural Resources Management

    Subject

    Engineered wood products
    Glulam
    Laminated veneer lumber
    Oriented strand lumber
    Cross laminated timber
    Mass timber construction

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    Abstract

    Engineered wood products, such as Glulam, Laminated Veneer Lumber, Oriented Strand lumber and Cross Laminated Timber, are increasingly being utilized for construction purposes both domestically and abroad. Mass timber building projects have been increasing in Canada through a variety of government – funded building initiatives and private sector research. The National Building Code of Canada has historically been a limitation for mass timber building structures which primarily use engineered wood products, however recent updates to the code allow for taller wooden structures. Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec now allow 6 storey wood framed buildings. Showcase projects, using exemptions in the code, such as Brock Commons Tallwood House (18 storeys) in Vancouver, B.C. have demonstrated the benefits of mass timber construction. Overall the engineered wood products industry in Canada has been improving since the recent recession, and is expected to improve with new research and developments in engineered wood products.

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