CLT manufacturer releases manual for efficient mass timber and hybrid project design

Sterling Structural, a manufacturer of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels, has released a design manual offering practical guidance for designing and building mass timber structures.

The free technical resource provides architects, engineers, designers, and builders with practical guidance for designing and building with mass timber materials across commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

The 48-page document addresses growing demand for mass timber education as more construction professionals seek to incorporate sustainable, domestically produced building materials into their projects.

The design guide covers essential topics for successful CLT implementation, including standardized panel dimensions, span tables, optimal grid layouts for different building types, material specifications, and detailed connection strategies.

It emphasizes practical design principles that reduce material waste, improve construction efficiency, and optimize structural performance.

A key section includes machining tolerances for MEP coordination, door opening recommendations, and roof overhang best practices and other tools.

The guide also covers tolerance requirements, machining capabilities, and preferred connection details that have been proven in real-world applications.