ADVANTAGES OF WOODEN BUILDINGS
Wood in full expansion
More and more builders are opting for wood as their preferred material. Contemporary building structures face many architectural and technical challenges, and wood is proving to be the ideal solution thanks to its many advantages.
High stability and long service life
Despite its light weight, wood is particularly strong, with high tensile and compressive strength. The elongated, parallel structure of wood fibers gives it a natural strength. By choosing wood, you don’t have to worry about the stability of your building.
Excellent energy efficiency
Energy-efficient construction is becoming increasingly important. Wood has particularly good insulating properties, as it conducts heat more slowly. When wooden structures are well insulated, energy consumption can be considerably reduced on cold days. What’s more, they offer better protection from the heat in summer.
High fire resistance
Although wood is flammable, its behavior in the event of fire is far more predictable than that of other building materials such as steel. As it burns, it forms a charcoal layer that protects it from combustion, delaying the spread of fire and preserving its load-bearing capacity for an extended period.
Accurate prefabrication
The construction of load-bearing timber structures can be planned in detail. This ensures that work proceeds smoothly and without major interruptions.
While the foundations are being laid, prefabrication of the building components begins at our production site. These elements are then delivered progressively and on schedule to the construction site, where they are assembled with precision. Our modular construction method and the use of state-of-the-art machinery and cutting-edge technology enable us to work with millimeter precision. The result is exceptional efficiency and precision.
Pleasant atmosphere
Timber-frame buildings are becoming increasingly popular, as wood is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also creates an environment conducive to well-being. As a living building material, wood regulates air humidity in buildings, creating an optimal working environment. It can absorb moisture and release it when dry, helping to maintain comfortable indoor conditions.
Positive ecological balance
Wood is a particularly sustainable building material. Not only is it a renewable resource, but at the end of its life cycle it also has a positive CO2 balance compared to other materials such as steel and concrete.
One cubic metre of wood can sustainably absorb one tonne of CO2, even after cutting. When wood is reused for purposes other than combustion, the CO2 savings are even greater. What’s more, recycling wood is more environmentally friendly than disposing of materials such as steel or concrete, as it fits naturally into the environmental cycle without the need for energy-intensive treatments.
“Like no other building material, wood is resource-friendly, reusable and recyclable.”
Our wooden load-bearing structures: a sustainable choice
When designing and developing our wood products, we take into account the entire life cycle, from the growing tree to the fully recycled supporting structure. What’s more, thanks to our modular construction and the use of lattice girders, we’ve managed to reduce the amount of material required by up to 50%.
Cross-laminated timber: Our first choice
We use only PEFC-certified glulam for our products. We attach great importance to the use of raw materials from responsible, legal sources. What’s more, our wood is free from harmful substances, guaranteeing a material that respects both human health and the environment.
Even our wood waste has a purpose
Wherever we saw, wood chips and waste are generated. We use these residues to heat our offices and production hall. Our neighbors benefit too: thanks to our own heating network, we also supply comfortable heat to neighboring companies.
Easy recycling of our wooden structures
Dismantling our timber buildings is quick and easy, thanks to the high degree of homogeneity of the construction materials. After its use as a load-bearing timber structure – timber can be easily returned to the cycle and reused for other purposes.
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