Mass Timber – The Future of Glulam

2024 Vermont Forest Industry Summit
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In the world of Mass Timber, Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) has received a lot attention – both in terms of recruiting manufacturing to New England and using species endemic to the region. But its ubiquitous sibling Glulam is in the same situation with lesser notoriety. Glulam is a mass timber product used in construction since the 1890s; however, limited Glulam manufacturing exists in the region and currently no Glulam is produced from regional supply (e.g. SPFs or eastern hemlock). That may soon change. Come learn about efforts to develop a market for Glulam made from local species.

Moderator:
Andrew Fast, Forest Industry State Specialist/Extension Professor, University of New Hampshire Extension

This roundtable discussion included the following participants sharing their experiences:
Ricky McLain, Principal, Mass Timber Advisors;
Lance Gloss, Natural Resource Economy Program Manager, The Conservation Fund;
Chris Stearns, National Sales Director, Hansen Bridge