Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is a sustainable, high-performance construction material with the potential to improve speed and quality of builds. However, misconceptions persist within the industry, especially around CLT and other mass timber products made from timber grown in the UK due to historic perceptions.

Building on the findings of the Innovate UK research project Transforming Timber, the Mass Timber Centre of Excellence provides dedicated support to help the construction industry overcome these barriers and misconceptions. The Centre enables the sector to realise the full potential and benefits of UK mass timber construction by facilitating the successful integration of UK-grown timber into projects nationwide. This article addresses four prevalent myths and presents the evidence-based reality.

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