11-4 NWR Cross-laminated timber

This is your Northwest report for Friday, November 4 I'm David Sparks and since the Northwest is so involved in timber growth, Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is gaining popularity and is something we should know about. A CLT panel consists of several layers of kiln-dried lumber boards stacked in alternating directions, bonded with structural adhesives, and pressed to form a solid, straight, rectangular panel. CLT is proving to be a highly advantageous alternative to conventional materials like concrete, masonry, or steel, especially in multi-family and commercial construction. Steve Marshall of the US forest service says the USDA and the forest service have been pushing this technology: " We have been doing things like helping US forest product companies evaluate whether or not it makes sense for them to get into the CLT market and if so, how. We have provided grants that are helping architects and engineers across the country to learn how to use this material and start using it."

Elsewhere, the makers of Dannon Yogurt, against all scientific evidence, have vowed not to use genetically modified organisms in any of their products. According to agri-pulse.com farmers, one would suppose particularly those in dairy production, are being urged to oppose these kinds of moves.