All about thermobeam

The building materials market offers customers a wide variety of products. Each of the options has individual characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, depending on which users make a choice. The thermo-beam, which has become widespread, deserves special attention.

Warm timber is considered a relative novelty, while it managed to earn flattering reviews from most buyers. DThis type of lumber is great for the construction of low-rise buildings, especially if you need to finish the work as soon as possible. Thermal saving material allows building high quality houses. The beam has a complex structure. It consists of wooden lamellas and a layer of special insulation. All elements are securely connected to each other with adhesives. If the production technology has been fully followed, the result is a reliable connection, almost monolithic.

When developing this type of building material, experts took into account the disadvantages of laminated veneer lumber and solid wood mass. Wood is actively used in construction and interior decoration, while it has low thermal performance. In search of a successful alternative, a thermo-beam was invented. It is the result of joining two wooden lamellas and expanded polystyrene as a core. Thanks to the innovative development, it was possible to significantly reduce the amount of natural wood used in the construction. This has resulted in significant savings.

The experts noted the saving of money and time as the main advantage. The first quality has already been noted in the first section of the article. The light weight of the warm timber facilitates the construction process, which makes the work faster. It also makes it easy to transport and disassemble if necessary. No special lifting equipment is required for work. The light weight allows you to dispense with a massive foundation, which saves money and time.

When building from an array, you cannot do without additional insulation. This is a must if the house is planned to be used during the cold season. When using a thermobeam, the need for insulating materials disappears, due to which errors in its installation are completely excluded. As an additional plus, we can note the possibility of construction in winter.

The next positive characteristic is that the material perfectly retains heat, even despite its small thickness. Using a warm timber, you can do without the use of heaters, especially if the region has mild and short winters. During severe frosts, only a backup heat source can be dispensed with. Experts who have been working with insulated timber for several years note its insignificant shrinkage (about 0.5%). The walls retain their shape over the years. They also pay attention to stable geometry. Due to this characteristic, the installation of communications can be performed immediately after the completion of the construction of the house.

Another advantage is aesthetic qualities. The appearance of the material is especially important in the construction of residential premises. The buildings look as charming as solid wood houses.High decorative qualities are preserved for a long time.

The disadvantages cannot be ignored. As the first minus, the high flammability of the core is noted. To correct this defect, manufacturers began to use special materials that have a flammability class G1. The lack of plasticity is also considered a disadvantage. This characteristic applies to the foam filler. Due to changes in temperature and humidity levels, the building material can change shape. This often leads to cracks inside the timber. During the construction process, problems may arise when correcting abutments. To rectify the situation, you need to resort to the help of professionals.

Many experts note a lower load compared to solid wood or adhesive building materials. However, this is not considered a significant disadvantage. The load on the wall is reduced by compression strictly along the vertical axis. Problems can arise if the load is incorrectly calculated or distributed. Technical and operational characteristics significantly depend on the quality of the material.

The heat beam production process begins with wood processing. To begin with, dry the unedged board (coniferous varieties are actively used). Heat treatment is carried out in special ovens at a maximum temperature of 65 degrees Celsius. The board retains from 10 to 12% moisture. Next comes sorting. The highest quality wood is chosen for the outer layers. For internal use, boards with minor aesthetic flaws are used. After that, blanks of lamellas are made (their thickness will vary) and inserts. Two wooden blanks are fixed at a distance from each other and then connected. A polyurethane foam core is placed between the lamellas. At the end of the manufacturing stage, the product is rounded off. They are given the necessary smoothness. The material must be profiled. These steps are necessary to achieve precise geometry.

All parts made of wood are treated with special protective compounds. They will protect natural material from fire and the negative effects of the environment. Instead of polyurethane foam, some brands use other compounds, for example, extruded polystyrene foam, ecowool, foam and much more. The thermal efficiency of a building material is determined by the product used as insulation. Each of the options has individual technical characteristics. Particular attention is paid to the wood from which the lamellas are made. Manufacturers choose raw materials with a high density index. For Angara pine it is 570 kg / m³, and for ordinary pine it is 450 kg / m³. Some types of products combine several types of wood.

A bar with insulation inside, on the market, can differ in many ways. One of the characteristics is size.

• Height. This figure can be 145, 160 or 200 millimeters.
• Thickness. The value ranges from 120 to 240 millimeters.
• Insulation layer. It can also be of different thickness - from 40 to 100 millimeters.

Among the rich assortment, it is worth highlighting the standard material. Basic dimensions - 160x160 millimeters. Insert thickness - 80 mm (filler type - extruded polystyrene foam). This option has the required resistance - Ro = 3.69 (m2 ?? С) / W.

And also the building material is divided into separate groups according to the type of wood. Mostly coniferous trees are used, however, hardwoods are also suitable for making timber with a filler. Not only the price depends on the quality of natural raw materials, but also the aesthetic and operational characteristics. Another difference is the filler option. As already mentioned, a bar with polyurethane foam is very popular, however, other types can be used instead - ecowool, polystyrene and much more.

Manufacturers are working to improve the physical properties of the material, as well as to make it safer and more reliable. The thermal beam production process does not end with its manufacture. It is worth noting that this material is sold in the format of a house kit. Details are measured in length and then faceted. Connecting bowls are being made. The type of the castle is wind.

The scope of the material is construction. It should be noted that the form factor of this type of product is standard. At the same time, the construction technology is used, which is used for the profile bar. The work consists in assembling the house kit, which was produced at the factory. Some builders use special specifics. It is based on the inhomogeneity of the bar. And also the changes in the building material under the influence of the environment and other external factors are taken into account. One of the features of the use of this product is the inadmissibility of using a timber with insulation without overcutting. The structure of this type will not have sufficient strength.

It will not be possible to completely construct a building using only one heat beam. For the construction of individual elements of the house, you will have to use solid timber or glued beams. So the building will receive the necessary reliability and stability. The use of additional materials acts as a plug, protecting the core from destructive atmospheric influences. Due to the characteristic features of the warm timber, you can move into houses immediately after the completion of construction and finishing work. In this case, joints and other defects will not form between the crowns.