Finnish glued house. Finnish laminated veneer lumber is a new generation building material. Taking care of your health

Finnish houses made of timber appeared in Russia quite recently, but are already gaining popularity. They are similar to modular frame houses, which can be built in two weeks from scratch. Only if the modular design is built on metal frame, which is then sheathed with panels, insulated and finished, then the Finnish one is made of special laminated veneer lumber - not natural wood, but very similar. Everything will be discussed in more detail later in the article.

How are timber and construction made?

Modern technologies are somewhat more complex than the once popular “cut down a tree, saw it, sand it.”

Glued laminated timber is produced in several stages:

The first one is sawing. Most companies involved in production Finnish houses, own forestry or contract with well-known suppliers. The wood is supplied from them, a normal one is selected and sawn using special equipment controlled by a computer. The resulting lamellas are: thin stripes wood
Second - drying. A tree that has just been cut down is too wet to build anything from. Therefore, the resulting lamellas are first dried in a soft mode, then subjected to conditioning, as a result of which all moisture is released.
Third - gluing. The lamellas are glued together so that bars are formed standard sizes, which will then be used for construction. Their advantage is that they are stronger than ordinary wood and performance characteristics theirs is higher.
Fourth - profiling. On machines, the resulting bars are cut so that they fit together clearly, plus special recesses are made in them into which the insulation will be attached. Plus they are additionally impregnated special compounds, which make them more resistant to external influences.
Fifth - control. The timber is checked for strength, resistance to moisture, and the absence of manufacturing defects - cracks, chips, dents and other defects that spoil appearance.

The finished timber can be used immediately in construction and this is where you come in.

Advice

If you don’t like to participate in construction, just order a turnkey house and receive it immediately with finishing.

Pros and cons of this design

Of course, both the house you will receive as a result and the material from which it will be built have disadvantages:

Probability of deception. The timber may not be of sufficient quality if the manufacturer decides to save on its production. If it is not dried well, it will deform quite quickly. If it is not impregnated with special compounds - or it is impregnated poorly - it will swell from moisture or be eaten by insects.
High cost. Any natural material expensive, and timber also requires complex processing- no wonder it has a high price.
Possible problems with thermal insulation. Wood retains heat well even without an additional layer of insulation, but if you don’t take care of this issue in advance, you won’t calculate everything and connect the house to central heating, it may be cold in there.

But they are more than compensated for by the advantages:

A house made of laminated timber does not require any special care. It will last for decades without much repair.

Advice

If you like classic styles, Finnish house made of timber will definitely suit you. But natural wood gets along much worse with modern ones.

Classic Finnish houses and possible additions

A classic Finnish house exists - it is distinguished by the following features:

Floor - one. In northern countries, where cold winds always blow, a large number of storeys is usually simply not needed and the house will only retain heat worse because of it.
Roof - flat, gable. Under the roof there is usually an attic, the ceiling of which follows its shape.
Absence directly from the house utility rooms . Everything is taken outside, to a separate building, since even a storage room in the house is a breeding ground for dust.
Low ceilings. Heat a room with high ceilings expensive.
Windows are very large, often panoramic. In northern countries, any sun is precious, so the more light that gets into the house, the better.
There are two entrances, front and back. The front entrance has a separate hallway, separated from other rooms, which helps to store heat.
Fireplace. Heating in Finland was usually carried out with its help, which is why in most Finnish houses made of timber it is installed as a tribute to tradition.

Of course, you don’t have to build yourself a traditional Finnish house, especially if you live somewhere in the south of Russia, where winters as harsh as in Finland simply don’t happen.

You can make the house completely your own and use additional elements for this:

More floors. The timber allows you to build a house up to three, four floors and even higher. Therefore, if you want to grow your house in height and not in width, nothing will stop you.
Terrace. Also a traditional addition for Finnish houses - you can put a rocking chair or coffee table on it in the summer and sit quietly, looking out at the views. With a certain amount of imagination, you can even place it on the second floor and then it will resemble a huge balcony.
. This is not necessary, but you can both live on it and store things. Perhaps, if there is a child in the house, he will really like a small room with sloping ceilings - especially if you decorate it accordingly.
Garage. If you have a car, then of course you will need a garage. But you shouldn’t attach it to the house - it won’t look too good.
Fireplace. Whether to make a fireplace in the house or not, again, is up to you. This, on the one hand, is beautiful - a live fire increases the comfort in the room and puts you in a romantic mood. On the other hand, the fireplace needs to be lit and the chimney cleaned, plus its construction itself adds an additional expense. It is quite possible to get by with an electric one or without it at all.
Columns. Very often they are included to support the roof - not so much for practical reasons, but for aesthetic ones.

You can combine everything together with the help of an architect or even on your own - just remember to coordinate what you get with a specialist so that nothing falls apart as a result.

As a result, when ordering a house, you need to remember the following things:

the road - the timber needs to be brought up somehow, and if nothing leads to you at all, it may be difficult for the equipment to pass;
communications - they need permission to lay them, it’s better for them to take care of it in advance;
the general project - it should be both beautiful and comfortable, you can and should ask the architect questions, discuss with him not only the location of the rooms, but also how the house will look from the outside;
dimensions of the plot - than smaller plot, those smaller house, otherwise the result will look ridiculous.

When the house is built, the most interesting and pleasant part remains, in which it is more difficult to make a mistake, which is in the immediate construction. This part is the interior decoration.

Matching Styles

Wooden house - a Finnish house from glue beam It looks like the most natural wooden one - a real find for a person who wants to decorate his home in one of the classic styles.

Finnish

Obviously, a house invented in Finland is easiest to decorate in the Finnish style. In this case, you can choose either a completely traditional or a modern method.

Traditional Finnish style is distinguished by the following characteristics:

In traditional Finnish style, much attention needs to be paid to the kitchen. It should be spacious, cozy (the style does not like trinkets, but easily accepts any useful items like ladles and cups), it should have a fireplace and soft chairs, in which the whole family can gather around the fire.

Advice

The main idea of the traditional Finnish style is comfort and warmth. Don't overload it with accents and accessories, keep it simple.

In modern Finnish style, everything is a little different:

Floor. The wood is either initially very light or painted white.
Walls. Also wood and also light.
Ceiling. Whitewashed, plastered or even suspended ceiling.
Furniture. Simple, to a minimum. It should be easy to move between.
Lighting. Natural is bright, often you can see Roman blinds on the windows, or you can see nothing at all. Artificial - diffused, muted, warm, best table and floor.
Decor. Minimalist, fresh flowers, some textiles.

If the traditional Finnish style involves the use of warm colors, then in the modern one it is recommended to combine cool shades - white with blue, green, blue.

Colonial

This style originated in the seventeenth century, during the era of great discoveries and migrations. People who went from the Old World to the New World settled there and redrew the usual canons to new way. The result was a bizarre mixture of mishmash European styles with the styles of conquered and visited states.

Floor. Wooden. In the kitchen you can use tiles - discreet colors, best imitating natural stone.
Walls. Wooden ones are usually left unpainted.
Ceiling. Either paint it in light colors or leave it wooden, adding beams.
Other finishing. It is better to remove the doors altogether, leaving only arched semicircular openings that are covered with curtains.
Furniture. Wooden, can be wicker. It should look and, most importantly, be reliable. It can be decorated with patterns from the country whose style is most pronounced - if it’s Africa, let there be giraffes and traditional geometric patterns, For example. Rattan chairs look good.
Lighting. There is a lot of bright light, it is better to base artificial light sources on the walls and floor, and fake them to match the light sources of the country to which the style belongs.
Decor. Woven mats, hand-made rugs, soft pillows, interesting figurines - imagine that you are in a foreign country, in Africa, for example, and bring into your home everything connected with it and everything that you want to see in it. The curtains are light, in primary colors. In the arches you can hang not only fabric, but also beads that knock as you move.

Colors may vary.

Finnish houses made of laminated veneer lumber are especially popular among buyers today and are highly valued by professionals in the wooden house-building market.

Glued laminated timber is lumber consisting of several lamellas (boards) obtained by longitudinal sawing logs After cutting, wood fragments selected in accordance with size and quality requirements are dried in special chambers. Then, upon reaching optimal humidity- 8-12%, boards are made into “packages”, glued along the plane, and pressed.

Thanks to longitudinal cutting the so-called “tension” of wood that forms between the annual rings is eliminated. This eliminates the possibility of wood deformation during drying. And in the process of gluing the lamellas into a single beam, the core part of the trunk appears outside. It has a denser structure and due to this the surface is less susceptible to cracking. This is why Finnish wooden houses made of laminated veneer lumber retain an attractive appearance for many years. In addition, in the manufacture of the material, reliable interlocking connections are used, ensuring high-quality tight joining of all elements, which eliminates the risk of gaps and cracks.

Wooden houses from Rovaniemi timber are built using material of various sections: its width can vary from 45 to 275 mm, and its height from 130 to 275 mm. The size of laminated veneer lumber is usually selected based on the purpose of the future structure, as well as depending on geographical latitude, climate and terrain. For example, Finnish cottages for seasonal residence It is recommended to build from timber 180 mm wide. But if you plan to live in the house all year round, then, as a rule, choose sizes 205, 243 or 275 mm. In regions with difficult climatic conditions– with strong winds, long winters, low temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout most of the year - the best solution is the construction of a wooden house from laminated veneer lumber of large sections (243x275 mm and 275x275 mm). For regions with a temperate climate, such as Moscow or St. Petersburg, a thickness of 205 mm is sufficient.

Finnish laminated timber is especially popular today in construction in Scandinavian style. It emphasizes the refined restraint and laconicism of Finnish architecture, its special charm.

In other styles, be it classic, modern, hi-tech, chalet or Canadian style, this material has also proven itself well. Pine wood, from which laminated veneer lumber is made, due to its plasticity and ease of processing, allows you to realize the most complex and varied ideas.

In addition to suburban residential construction, Finnish glued material is also widely used in the construction of non-residential buildings: bathhouses, hotels, churches, etc. Especially for the construction of objects within the city, TM Rovaniemi presents a unique lock for connecting timber - “city-corner”. Given gusset It is highly durable and makes any structure not only reliable, but also aesthetically attractive due to the absence of protruding crowns at the corners.

Advantages of a Finnish house made of laminated veneer lumber

Finland is a world leader in the field of wooden housing construction. The forest-rich country is famous high quality its wood, advanced production technologies, adherence to fashion trends and fresh design ideas. In addition, wooden houses from Finland are invariably associated with environmental friendliness and a special atmosphere of warmth and comfort. A unique invention of Finnish craftsmen - laminated veneer lumber - the main material used in construction. Finnish timber houses successfully exported to the most different countries peace. In Russia they have also gained great popularity: not only in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but also in other remote regions of our country, many projects using this technology have already been successfully implemented.

Despite the fact that the cost of houses made of timber is slightly higher compared to traditional ones, many of our clients choose to build country house exactly this material.
And there are many reasons for this:

Reliability. Houses made from Rovaniemi laminated veneer lumber are significantly superior in strength and durability to buildings made from traditional building materials. As a rule, wood loses its aesthetic appearance due to the appearance of cracks - moisture and dust get into them, which can lead to the appearance of fungus and mold. A special production technology minimizes the susceptibility of wood to cracking and helps preserve the pristine beauty of the cottage for many years.
Low and predictable shrinkage. The shrinkage of a house made of laminated veneer lumber occurs evenly and is only 1-2% - this is 5 times less than the shrinkage of a structure made of solid wood. The low shrinkage rate of glued materials can significantly speed up the construction process.
Environmental friendliness. In the production of Rovaniemi timber, wood from Lapland forests is used - one of the most environmentally friendly parts of the planet. The gluing of the lamellas is carried out using environmentally friendly modern glue on water based. He doesn't provide harmful effects on human health, and also does not deprive the tree of its ability to “breathe”.
Short assembly times. As Rovaniemi's long-term practice shows, warm contour timber houses are assembled in 1.5 - 3 months. A Finnish houses turnkey laminated veneer lumber can be erected within 6-12 months, depending on the complexity of the project. For comparison: building a traditional log cottage takes from 1.5 to 2 years (including the time required for shrinkage).
Wide architectural possibilities. The architectural potential of a structure made from glued laminated structures is truly great: there are no restrictions on the length of the timber, window openings and the width of the spans allows you to implement any solutions.
Flawless Geometry. Finnish laminated veneer lumber is produced in-house modern equipment, which guarantees high precision processing of parts, which, in turn, ensures a tight fit of the crowns. Due to this, the house becomes warmer, since it is not blown by winds and does not freeze, and the costs of its heating and operation are reduced.

Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly popular and practical to build and purchase wooden houses for private residence. In terms of financial expenses, this is comparable to buying an apartment in a new residential complex, but in terms of comfort it is significantly superior to this option. The fact is that for the same money you get not a cell in a honeycomb, but, to use an analogy, your own hive, in which you are free to do what you want.

If we are talking about practicality, then among suburban construction Finnish houses made of timber are in the lead. You can study turnkey projects and prices on our website, where you can also instantly contact a specialist to place an order and clarify the details.

Why, when talking about practicality, do we turn to our neighbors from Suomi? First of all, because the mentality of European neighbors excludes the ill-conceived nature of individual elements, presenting integral systems in any area that are reliable and stably functioning. Construction made of wood is no exception. The main thing is high-quality and comfortable layouts; the next point is reliability; and finally, high-quality selection of materials. Using timber as a base allows you to achieve an amazing service life (more than a hundred years).

Company MAANHONKA produces laminated veneer lumber following sizes:


Laminated Log 113mmx180mm	Laminated Log 134mmx208mm	Laminated Log 180mmx208mm

Laminated Log 202mmx208mm	Laminated Log 240mmx208mm	Laminated Log 180mmx260mm

Laminated Log 202mmx260mm	Laminated Log 240mmx260mm

Glued laminated timber- this is the most durable building material, used for walls residential buildings. Designs from laminated wood 50-70% stronger than solid ones wooden structures. Shrinkage wooden houses from laminated veneer lumber is only 1-2%. The use of expensive environmentally friendly German-made adhesives and strict adherence to drying and gluing technologies allowed MAANHONKA company obtain unprecedentedly high strength indicators not only of the wood itself, but also of adhesive joints, which is confirmed by certification tests.

Finnish laminated timber

As a material for the production of high quality Finnish laminated timber Our company uses polar pine or winter-cut spruce from the central or northern regions of Finland.

Winter cutting time is explained by the fact that with the onset of cold weather, the movement of juices inside stops. tree, the pores close and when drying the log is practically not deformed, which has a positive effect on its further performance properties timber.

Glued laminated timber consists of several (from two to four) lamellas with a thickness of ~ 65 mm. Lamels are sawn parts of a solid log.

Production process production of laminated timber consists of the following steps:

Drying of workpieces for production on special equipment;
Connecting lamellas using the hot gluing method with parallel pressing;
(During the joining process, the lamellas are placed in opposite directions from each other in the direction of the “annual rings”. In this case, the adhesive seams are formed that are extremely strong, but allow moisture to pass through).
Profiling and planing of workpieces;
Application of a special protective composition to the surface of the workpieces.

As a result, the surface timber The result is very high quality and does not require further finishing.

Quality of laminated veneer lumber depends on the professionalism of cutting the building material.

Finnish houses made of laminated veneer lumber

MAANHONKA is devoid of such risks, since mathematical cutting accuracy is added to the experience of specialists glued blanks under the control of computers equipped with production equipment companies.

Thanks to its environmental friendliness, excellent technical characteristics and beauty, wood is rightfully considered one of the best building materials. Thanks to unique properties natural wood V wooden house always a charming and unique microclimate. Finnish timber is popular among private developers due to its excellent technical characteristics and guaranteed quality.

How does Finnish-made laminated veneer lumber differ from its domestic counterparts? When starting to build a house or country cottage, it is extremely important to choose the right material. Let's consider the production technology and structural features of Finnish timber so that you can make an informed and informed choice.

Production technology and profiling

Since the construction of houses made of wood has been relevant and in demand for many centuries, manufacturers are constantly trying to improve and modernize not only production technology, but also the configuration of wooden slats. The main goal is to eliminate as much as possible the shortcomings of wood, of which, by the way, there are not so many.

Glued laminated timber production technology

One of the significant disadvantages of conventional logs is the instability of the geometry. The material expands when exposed to moisture and cracks and warps when there are sudden changes in temperature..

Improved technologies for the production of laminated wood structures, which were developed relatively recently, almost completely eliminate the disadvantages of wooden slats.

Profiled timber Finnish profile is carried out subject to strict observance of the following conditions:

The logs are sawn into lamellas of equal thickness, which relieves the internal stress of the material and guarantees the stability of the lamella geometry. The timber does not deform or crack under the influence of adverse weather conditions;
The low humidity of the material (no more than twelve percent) guarantees minimal shrinkage of the walls over time. Finnish manufacturers carefully control the drying process. And since process fully automated, the quality of the material and a certain moisture content of the lamellas are guaranteed;

After calibrating the boards and eliminating wood defects, the lamellas are spliced and sanded. This treatment allows you to achieve the ideal geometry of the beams;
The gluing of the lamellas is carried out under pressure. Manufacturers from Finland use only environmentally friendly adhesives as adhesives. safe materials, which do not affect the main technical specifications wood Finnish-made laminated veneer lumber has the ability to “breathe”, which creates a unique comfortable microclimate in the room.

Important. The strength and durability of the material is also given by the direction of the fibers of the glued lamellas.
The cut fibers of two adjacent lamellas are arranged in annual rings in opposite directions.
This arrangement of annual rings reduces internal stress, which significantly increases the strength of the material.

Since the bars are high accuracy are profiled and trimmed, then assembly is easy to do with your own hands. The tenon-groove system allows you to connect structural elements without gaps and distortions;
Each part is marked and packaged according to specifications, as required by the instructions, so the construction of a house from this material can be carried out in the shortest possible time.

Projects made from Finnish laminated timber are deservedly popular among private developers. A cottage made of wood is not only spectacular and beautiful building, but also a comfortable, durable and environmentally friendly building.

Profile - why it is convenient and reliable

Profiled timber is distinguished by the presence of a locking connection of the lamellas, so the crowns of the beams are tightly and reliably fastened.

There are two common types of profile:

German profile - equipped with multi-ridge (tongue-and-groove) connections;
Finnish timber profile - distinguished by crown cups connecting the lamellas.

Important. Each manufacturer always has its own know-how to improve profile connections.
But at the same time, the essence of the profiled connection remains unchanged - the interlocking longitudinal connection eliminates lateral movement of the material and eliminates cracks and gaps during assembly.

Main features of timber from Finland

Finnish timber is one of the elite building materials, as its cost is quite high. But build small sauna or sauna from Finnish wood Almost everyone can afford it.

What is different about timber from Finland?

The arcs of the annual rings of the boards being glued together are directed towards the center, and the core is directed outwards. This arrangement of wood fibers guarantees increased strength and durability by reducing internal stress in the timber; (See also article.)

Various breeds coniferous trees do not mix, which guarantees a beautiful and uniform tone;
The strength of the gluing is ensured by vertical splicing every four to six meters, but not more than three meters. As you can see in the photo, this technology gluing guarantees a magnificent appearance and an almost invisible seam;
According to Finnish technology, only wide lamellas are used. This is due to the fact that adhesive base saturates the wood by one and a half to two centimeters. Therefore, thin lamellas are almost completely saturated with glue and lose their ability to “breathe”. Finnish timber with a thickness of 200 millimeters is made from three spliced lamellas with adhesive impregnation of no more than eight millimeters. This allows you to completely preserve all the positive technical characteristics of natural wood.

It is worth noting that a high-quality imitation of Finnish timber in terms of technical and aesthetic characteristics is almost identical to its analogue, but the cost of such material is much lower.

Advice. When purchasing building materials made of wood, give preference to timber made from winter wood.
It is drier and more durable.
A distinctive feature of winter wood is more light color ends and lack of fiber on longitudinal cuts.
Experts advise checking the material in the following way.
Drop iodine onto the cut of the timber - if the stain turns blue, it means there is a lot of starch in the tree, and this distinctive feature"winter" lumber.

Advantages and disadvantages of laminated timber

Since the price of this building material is quite high, we will dwell on its main advantages and disadvantages. Are the advertising characteristics so fair and is it worth overpaying for foreign guaranteed quality? After all, there are a great many offers from domestic manufacturers.

The “advantages” include the following characteristics:

High resistance to deformation due to the absence of internal stress. The building will retain its shape and size and will not deform over time;
Optimal humidity prevents long-term shrinkage of the building.

Advice. But laminated veneer lumber is wood, so minimal shrinkage of the house still occurs over time.
Therefore to the internal finishing works It is better to start a few months after the construction of the house.

Wood guarantees excellent thermal insulation;
Treating the lamellas with antiseptic and fire-retardant impregnations before gluing guarantees the strength and durability of the building;
Short deadlines for work. a construction set that you can even assemble with your own hands. Marking of all parts and detailed instructions allows you to build a cottage in a month (not taking into account the construction of the foundation).