CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber)

At FABPREFAB, every home we create is driven by a commitment to sustainability, precision, and enduring quality. At the core of this philosophy is Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)—a renewable, high-performance material that provides the structural foundation for our Minima homes.

What is CLT?

Cross-Laminated Timber is an engineered wood product made by layering boards in alternating directions and bonding them together. This creates panels that are incredibly strong, dimensionally stable, and lightweight, making them ideal for modern prefabricated construction. In our homes, CLT panels form the walls, floors, and roofs, creating a cohesive and resilient structure that’s built to last.

Compact, Sustainable Living

Minima homes are designed with a small footprint, allowing for low-impact living in urban or rural settings. CLT supports this vision, offering a sustainable, lightweight alternative to traditional building materials. Its use reduces waste, requires less extensive foundations, and supports faster construction times, all while minimising the environmental impact of your new home.

Locally Sourced, Environmentally Friendly

Our CLT panels are sourced from sustainably managed pine forests and manufactured locally at X-Lam in Wodonga, Victoria. This not only supports the Australian industry but also reduces transportation distances, cutting emissions and keeping costs down. Choosing CLT allows us to build homes that balance performance with purpose.

Efficient, Off-Site Construction

CLT’s prefabrication-friendly properties make it perfect for our factory-built process. Panels are precision-engineered and assembled off-site in a controlled environment, reducing construction time, weather-related delays, and waste. In most cases, a Minima home can be fully constructed and ready for handover in as little as ten weeks, with off-grid versions available for flexible, sustainable living in remote locations.

Built to Last

CLT brings lasting structural integrity, environmental performance, and design flexibility. In Minima homes, it supports a refined architectural approach that prioritises durability, wellbeing, and timeless liveability.