A timber house burns, a concrete one does not.
Will it be true?
Discover the false myths of timber and its advantages over concrete.
Here timber looks like concrete
is not a structural element
Timber gets wet and retains moisture
Timber insulates against neither heat nor against cold
Timber can be attacked by insects
Timber has more fire resistance than steel and concrete. "Traditional" or hybrid houses collapse earlier than timber ones.
Timber offers endless architectural possibilities and Mass Timber, a type of engineered wood, is used in the construction of multi-storey buildings
Like many other materials, timber must be protected with specific membranes against water and moisture. If marine or damp environments were so damaging, timber would not be used for boat building.
With its low thermal conductivity value (Lambda=0.13), timber insulates 10 times more than concrete (Lambda W/mK=1.6).
With the same thickness, a timber wall is preferable to a concrete wall.
Tested and certified products that have been on the market for many years guarantee 100% protection against insects that are potentially harmful to timber.
• For lightweight
• For mechanical resistance
• For elasticity
• For dissipation
Timber is extremely environmentally friendly and much less polluting than aluminium, iron, steel and plastics.
A timber house stores carbon dioxide instead of emitting it.
A timber building can be constructed very quickly: CLT walls can be prefabricated and erected in a very short time.
A timber building site takes between 3 and 8 weeks, while a traditional building site takes at least 24 weeks.
WITH THE "TIMBER SCREWS AND CONNECTORS" RANGE
Strengthen earthquake dissipation and choose the best connection with the help of one of our consultants. For over 30 years we have been supporting timber construction. We have certified solutions for every construction, environmental and climatic need.
PROTECT YOUR WALLS WITH THE "AIRTIGHTNESS, WIND TIGHTNESS AND WATERPROOFING" LINE
Ensure the optimal performance of the building envelope according to the climate zone and contribute to sustainable construction by reducing the building's carbon footprint.
INCREASE FIRE PROTECTION WITH SUITABLE TAPES, SEALANTS AND MEMBRANES
In addition to floors, beams, pillars and walls, the structure of the house includes other crucial elements. To ensure greater fire protection at critical points, choose products with the highest fire reaction classes. Trust the experience of our consultants.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT SOUND INSULATION WITH "ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS"
Timber is an excellent conductor of sound. Therefore, designing a timber building while neglecting the acoustic issue can be a mistake. Prevent your house from sounding like a violin and contact our consultants.
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