10 best manufacturers of glued beams
The best Finnish manufacturers of glued laminated timber
The best glued beams are made in Finland. Many large Finnish manufacturers are actively cooperating with other countries, supplying lumber to them, so there are usually no problems with the purchase. The only “but” is the price of timber supplied from Finland, which is approximately 1.5-2 times higher compared to the material of Russian manufacturers.
5 MAANHONKA
Country: Finland
Rating (2022): 4.8
The Finnish company MAANHONKA adheres to the traditions of its country, but at the same time regularly introduces new technologies into production. The company has certificates confirming the quality of lumber. The company is firmly established in the Finnish, Russian and European markets. There are representative offices in Russia. Through them, you can agree on the supply of materials and ready-made kits for the construction of houses.
Harvesting of wood for the production of timber is carried out in winter, when there is no sap flow. This minimizes the chance of warping after drying. The number of lamellas in a bar is from two to four. The base is pine or spruce from the northern regions of Finland.The lamellas are connected by hot gluing with simultaneous pressing. The finished timber is covered with a protective compound. The company produces timber in eight sizes - from 113x180 mm to 240x260 mm, glued beams and supports.
4 Lameco Lht Oy
Country: Finland
Rating (2022): 4.9
A comparatively young Finnish company started with the production of blanks for glued laminated timber, supplying them to other companies. But gradually launched a full-cycle enterprise. And by 2011, the company itself began to build wooden houses from glued beams. Now it is the leader in this industry in Finland. Timber and house kits are exported to 20 countries of the world, including Russia.
Those who are well versed in sawn wood consider this manufacturer's timber to be one of the best. It is made from pine and spruce, the lamellas are well dried before gluing. In the finished wall, the beam does not crack, gives minimal shrinkage. Lameco produces timber in various sizes and profiles. There are even round and D-shaped ones. It is more expensive than similar material from Russian manufacturers, but has a higher quality. It is durable and safe for health.
3 Finnlamelli
Country: Finland
Rating (2022): 4.9
Large Finnish manufacturer of glued beams. It has lumber processing plants, sells ready-to-assemble house kits and stands wooden houses. Engaged in the supply of materials and construction in Finland and Russia through official representative offices. The company manufactures glued beams from coniferous wood - pine and spruce.The combination of high quality raw materials and processing technology gives a durable, environmentally friendly material for the construction of warm houses.
Glued laminated timber is available in different sizes. It does not crack, houses do not warp from it, and there is no need to wait for shrinkage. There are different profiles, there are several options for external corners with different lengths of outlets or without them. Extensive experience (more than 30 years) only increases the credibility of the manufacturer.
2 HONKA
Country: Finland
Rating (2022): 5.0
HONKA is the most famous manufacturer of glued laminated timber and a supplier of ready-made house kits from it. The company has been building wooden houses for over 60 years. During this time, she managed to win the absolute trust of customers. Even the Queen of England has a HONKA production house. There are no problems with ordering timber or a house kit - the company has representative offices in 30 countries.
The multilamellar bar of hot gluing gives the minimum shrinkage of 1-2%. The slats are pre-dried to a moisture content of 15%. One-component adhesive system does not interfere with air exchange, but gives good strength. The line of sawn timber consists of five standard sizes. The catalog contains massive, non-shrinking, saloon, vertically glued beams and logs. The only downside is the very high price.
1 KONTIO
Country: Finland
Rating (2022): 5.0
Glulam was invented in Finland, so its best manufacturers work in this country. The Kontio company occupies a leading position in this area, is known far beyond the borders of Finland.Glued laminated timber is made from arctic pine harvested in winter. The company uses a German adhesive system that securely connects the lamellas, but does not harm humans and the environment.
Multi-lamellar glued beams made of dense-fiber wood hold heat well and are durable. The Finnish company offers timber with a cross section of up to 275x275 mm. On sale there are ready-made house kits for the quick construction of private houses. Kontio SmartLog's best material is non-shrink, high-strength glued laminated timber. It removes restrictions on the choice of sheet facing materials. You can decorate the house with tiles, panels without additional structures. The only significant drawback is the high price of the material, even without delivery.
The best Russian manufacturers of glued laminated timber
Glued laminated timber has become so popular for the construction of private houses and cottages that many Russian manufacturers have launched the production of this material. Not all firms have achieved quality at the level of Finnish timber. But some companies produce a good timber, made from the right wood species in compliance with the technology.
5 Art Holtz
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.6
A large enterprise from the Ramensky district of the Moscow region. Has been in the lumber industry for over 20 years. The company has the necessary certificates of conformity. The production is based on European equipment. The company sells lumber, prefabricated house kits, designs and builds wooden houses. We cannot estimate the cost, all prices are announced only at the request of the buyer.
Three-lamellar glued Finnish timber is made from conifers - spruce, pine, cedar.They let it in in ten sizes. Width - up to 215 mm, height - up to 440 mm, length - up to 13.4 meters. The company follows Finnish technologies, uses an adhesive composition that is safe for humans and the environment. The geography is very wide - you can order a timber or a house kit all over Russia. During its work in this area, the company has achieved great success.
4 Priozersk timber processing plant
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.7
"Priozersky Lesokombinat" is the largest enterprise in the North-West region for a full cycle of wood processing, which has been operating for about 20 years. Large-scale production reduces the price of glued beams. The company sells lumber, designs and builds wooden houses, supplies house kits. Glued laminated timber is made from Karelian pine. It is strong, durable, emits useful phytoncides and essential oils.
Factory workshops are fully equipped with European equipment. Glued laminated timber is produced according to Finnish technologies. The slats are glued together and treated with adhesive and antiseptic compounds produced in Great Britain and Sweden. The catalog contains six standard sizes of glued laminated timber and other lumber. The largest thickness of the beam is 294 mm. To save on interior or exterior decoration of the house, you can immediately order painting at the factory.
3 TULLA
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.8
TULLA is a major manufacturer of materials for the construction of wooden houses. Their list also includes glued beams made from coniferous trees. Raw materials are imported from different parts of the country - larch, cedar and Angarsk pine from the Krasnoyarsk Territory, pine from the Kirov region, spruce - from the Arkhangelsk region.The beam is produced according to Finnish technologies, according to their standards.
The company operates throughout Russia - you can order a timber or build a house in any city. There are different sections - 120/160/202/240 (width) x 185 (height) mm and 202/240 (width) x 235/275 (height) mm. The maximum length of the beam is 13.6 meters. Price - from 50,000 rubles per cubic meter. Users leave positive feedback about the company, indicating that the declared quality and characteristics correspond to reality, a large selection of wood species.
2 KLM ART
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.9
The company has been producing glued beams and building houses from it for more than 10 years. The main enterprise is located in Krasnoyarsk, in the same region wood is harvested - Angarsk pine, Siberian cedar and larch. Harsh growing conditions make the wood denser. The company supplies timber and house kits to 35 Russian cities.
The company has factories with foreign equipment. The slats are glued with a Finnish one-component polyurethane adhesive. It is harmless to humans and the environment. Strict adherence to production technology helps the company to offer good quality material that does not crack, deform, and is not damaged by fungi, mold and wood beetles. The standard length of a bar of any section is 6 meters. On request, it can be increased to 24 meters. The initial high quality of wood determines the strength of the timber - according to its characteristics, it belongs to the service group “up to 100 years”.
1 HOLZ-HOUSE
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 5.0
One of the few Russian manufacturers whose timber quality is almost as good as Finnish materials. True, and the prices of the company are above average. Raw materials are harvested at the border with the Komi Republic. All stages of wood processing to obtain the final building material take place at the manufacturer's plant.
The company offers beams of several standard sizes up to 302 mm x 360 mm, and is also engaged in the development of projects and the construction of wooden houses. The material is made from northern coniferous trees - spruce and pine. They are dense, with small knots. Production is carried out in accordance with GOST 20850-2014 on foreign equipment. In addition to the beam section, you can choose different connection nodes: a straight and oblique bowl with a wind lock, a dovetail. The company has representative offices in many cities of Russia. Holz-House glued laminated timber price starts from 55,000 rubles per cubic meter.
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