During the
manufacturing of glued timber, wooden lamellas are carefully fitted and tightly compressed, and adjacent layers of wood with different fiber directions are glued together. This assembly and gluing technology of the wooden structure provide the material with high strength (50–70% higher than solid wood), resistance to significant loads, and various negative effects. Load-bearing structures made of glued timber are stronger than reinforced concrete. Therefore, the span length of structural beams can be increased, expanding the space of the rooms.
Seismic resistance of the building is ensured by the tight connection of all elements, so the house withstands underground shocks and powerful wind loads.
When using quality materials and adhering to the construction technology, glued timber houses can serve their owners for many decades, maintaining their operational characteristics. Unlike solid wood, this material is resistant to fungal infections, decay, and the appearance of wood-boring insects, so it lasts much longer. During the manufacturing process, glued timber undergoes antiseptic treatment, acquiring a high level of protection against biological decay.
According to many experts, such houses can serve for a very long time, and without significant operational costs – they need to be treated with protective compounds approximately every 10–15 years.