PILLAR Column-to-Floor Connection System

July 1, 2024

PILLAR is a revolutionary connection system that enables mass timber structures to be built with a column-to-floor system with a distance between the columns of up to 12x24 ft. It allows the transfer of more than 700 kips of vertical force between the pillars. PILLAR is a versatile connector, also certified for joints beteween CLT panels and concrete or steel columns. Made of steel, it is designed for use with all types of mass timber, solid timber, glulam, veneer lumber, steel, and reinforced concrete columns. 

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Rothoblaas USA Inc.

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