The shift towards engineered timber for internal wall & ceiling linings: A specifier's guide

Engineered wood product (EWP) is an umbrella term for wood products made by binding together veneers, boards, fibres and even particles of wood. Engineered timber, as it’s more commonly known, is often used as a group term for the three key laminated timber types used in construction: glued laminated timber (glulam or GLT), laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and cross-laminated timber (CLT). Each relies on quality adhesives and delivers a product that is stronger than the sawnwood alternative and can usually make use of more of the felled tree than the sawnwood option. While engineered timber became viable as a flooring product globally in the 1960s, it didn’t make its presence felt strongly in the domestic market until the mid-late 1980s.

Engineered timber is coveted amongst architects and designers for a number of reasons for its durability, sustainability, and ease of installation, as well as a number of structural benefits that make it more suitable for a wide variety of applications than solid hardwood. The combination of these characteristics have seen engineered timber adopted widely as a flooring material in both residential and commercial applications. However, a new trend has emerged recently. In line with the growing design movement towards biophilia, engineered timber is increasingly being used as an interior cladding material for walls and ceilings.

The Shift Towards Engineered Timber for Internal Wall & Ceiling Linings: A Specifiers Guide takes a detailed look at the influences driving this trend, and what designers and specifiers need to know as part of it. Midas Floors are specialists in engineered timber flooring, and have the expertise and know-how to help with the right products, and the right installation for any job.

Download this whitepaper to explore the aesthetic and technical factors behind this trend, and why engineered timber is an ideal solution for designers and specifiers in this regard.