Prefabricated wooden elements are cost-efficient and streamline the whole construction process

German construction company Gumpp & Maier has built 18 new apartments in Augsburg's Kriegshaber district in Germany for low-income tenants. This project, called "Haus Tür an Tür", emphasizes social, ecological, and economic efficiency. The building, designed by Streidl, Gilg, Wolff Architekten, uses prefabricated exterior walls in timber frame construction with Kerto^® LVL. Wooden elements were the key to streamline the construction process and smart designs with long-lasting materials made the project cost-efficient.

Wood was chosen as the main material for its ecological and technical properties
The construction project emphasizes resource efficiency and healthy living environments with a high proportion of timber. The building's foundation consists of load-bearing and non-load-bearing exterior walls in timber frame construction, with a massive core providing structural support. Kerto LVL was used in load-bearing wall structures and a total of 500 cubic meters of wood was used in the project. "The client desired an ecological construction method, excluding concrete and steel. By choosing wood, we selected a renewable resource that stores CO2 throughout its entire lifespan," explains Manfred Gilg from Streidl, Gilg, Wolff Architekten.

Prefabrication increases efficiency, creates cost-savings, and speeds up the entire construction process
Kerto LVL supports cost- and material-efficient construction, which is becoming more important in the building industry. Kerto LVL’s high strength and stability make it ideal for prefabrication, and in addition, wall elements built with LVL are lighter and slimmer compared to massive timber elements because less wood is needed to manufacture the elements. "The precision of Kerto LVL is especially valuable during prefabrication. Minimal deviations help us streamline our processes and allow us to create high-quality components without mistakes", explains Wolfgang Krettenauer, Project Manager from Gumpp & Maier GmbH These prefabricated wall elements, including windows and facade cladding, are quickly assembled on-site, reducing total construction time. 

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