TIMBECO ELEMENT HOUSES

Timbeco prefab element houses
in golf resort in Sweden
TIMBECO ELEMENT HOUSES
Element houses with a maximum level of prefab completeness
Timbeco principal activities are engineering, manufacturing and installation
of wooden buildings. In 20 years Timbeco has manufactured more than 2500
buildings in 25 countries. Main product categories are prefab elements,
element houses, ThermoLog™ prefab eco houses and log houses.
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ABOUT TIMBECO
Nearly 95% of Timbeco’s production is exported. Main target
markets are Japan, Norway, Sweden, Finland and UK.
Company`s main market over the past 10 years has been Japan,
where Timbeco has exported more than 1200 sea conteiners of
houses – an undoubted proof on high quality products.
Timbeco’s goal is to produce high quality element houses in
maximum readiness and to be a long term partner for main
contractors,
developers
and resellers.
PRODUCTS
Prefab element houses
Prefab elements
We engineer, manufacture and install high quality
prefab elements: facade-, roof-, ceiling-, floor-,
internal wall- and terrace elements. All elements
are produced according to client’s requirements and
international
building
regulations (ISO 9001:2008,
ETA, CE,
TEK10, RYL,
Eurocode 5, RT files).
We engineer, manufacture and install high quality
prefab houses: apartment houses, holiday homes,
terraced houses, public buildings, hotels. All
buildings are produced according to the clients requirements
and international building
regulations (ISO 9001:2008,
TEK10,
ETA,
CE,
RYL,
Eurocode 5, RT files).
ThermoLog™ prefab eco houses
Log houses
We engineer, produce and install ThermoLog eco
houses (ISO 9001:2008, TEK10, ETA, CE, RYL,
Eurocode 5, RT files. Thermolog is our trademark
for
houses
built from environmentally
friendly and energy efficient
materials. ThermoLog eco
house airtightness reduces
heating costs, is environmentally friendly and ensures a good indoor climate.
Timbeco is one of the oldest log house
manufacturers
in
Estonia.
We
engineer,
manufacture, and install high quality log houses
from massive and glue laminated log.
SERVICES
Transport
Engineering
All
buildings
are
designed in 3D CAD design technology
(AutoCad, HSBCad, ArchiCad), which
allows quick, effective and high quality
engineering (energy efficiency, strength
calculations, etc.).
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
We
offer
transport
services for all the
products manufactured at our factory.
We cooperate with various transport
and forwarding companies that allow us
choose the means of transport that is
cost-effective, also takes the dimensions
and weight into consideration.
Tel: +372 6737 700
[email protected]
www.timbeco.ee
Installation
We offer installation services
for commercial and private
houses through our associated company
Timbeco Construction. The main business
and specialization of Timbeco Construction is installing and constructing houses
manufactured by Timbeco Woodhouse.
Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia
Timbeco element houses
THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEMENT HOUSE
Timbeco’s element houses are prefabricated as large panels in
a factory to maximum completeness. The use of large panels
means that the whole structure has been split into smaller parts
and prebuilt in the factory. Lifting equipment is used to
assemble the panels, thus significantly cutting on-site
construction time. The large panels measure up to 12 m in
length and 2.8 m in height (may be longer and higher if special
transportation is used).
We produce the structures of an element house always
customised to the needs of the customer and in compliance
with international building regulations (external and internal
walls, roof, false ceiling, floor, balconies, terraces).
We also offer a broad selection of standard structural solutions
for all the parts of a building's structure.
Standard solutions for structures
Roof
Exterior wall
Insulation
(mm)
Width of frame
(mm)
Thermal transmittance
(U=W/m² K)
Insulation
(mm)
Width of
frame (mm)
Thermal transmittance
(U=W/m² K)
150
145
U=0,23
300
290 (195+95)
U=0,15
200
200
250
300
190 (145+45)
195
240 (195 +45)
290 (195+95)
U=0,19
U=0,2
U=0,15
U=0,12
400
390 (195+195)
U=0,11
450
435 (195+240)
U=0,10
500
485 (195+290)
U=0,09
Ceilings and floors
Insulation
(mm)
Width of frame
(mm)
150
145
200
195
300
195+95
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
Tel: +372 6737 700
Internal walls
Insulation (mm)
[email protected]
Width of frame
(mm)
100
95
150
145
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Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia
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TEN REASONS TO CHOOSE TIMBECO'S ELEMENT HOUSES
1. Comprehensive technical documentation
4. Houses can be mounted in any weather
The construction of a high-quality element house starts from
the design. Not all manufacturers of element houses can boast
having an in-house design unit and a 3D design system.
Timbeco can. The advantage of having an in-house design unit
is close cooperation and communication between the
production unit, designers and builders – all of which translates
into a high-quality end-result.
Timbeco packages the elements manufactured in the dry
conditions of a factory in weatherproof plastic. Such
weatherproof packaging is of
a great benefit in the
mounting phase of the
building as the plastic
wrapping
means
that
buildings can also be
mounted in winter and in
rain.
The advantage of 3D
design is primarily in that
the production drawings
also serve as mounting
instructions. This makes
the entire design easy to
understand and
comprehensive.
5. Experienced mounting team
2. Energy efficient joints
Our elementhouse construction joints are optimized based on
energy calculations with Passive House
Planning
Package
(PHPP2007)
simulation programme. This way we
have eliminated cold bridges and
increased the energy efficiency of our
houses.
The
U-values
of
our
constructions are calculated based on
the real situation inside the stucture.
3. Extra rigid timber frame structure
Unlike most element house manufacturers, we use diagonals
and pins to add rigidity to timber frame structures. Diagonals
and pins in the frames are
made with the Hundegger K2
fully
automated
wood
processing
system.
In
addition to adding extra
rigidity, the diagonals and
pins improve the structure's
load-bearing capacity in case
of fire.
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
Tel: +372 6737 700
[email protected]
Just as manufacturing, mounting element houses requires
knowledge and experience.
Extensive
experience,
professional staff and direct
communication
between
the mounting unit and the
design and production units
all contribute to the highquality end-result.
6. Revised complete solution
The airtightness of a building's structure is demonstrated by
pressure tests. Timbeco stands out among other manufacturers
in
that
Timbeco's
structural
solutions are tested with pressure
tests. We use the Blower Door test
where overpressure is created
within the building and air
exchange is measured. Such
pressure tests provide us feedback
about the effectiveness of the
structural solution. They also assure
the customer of the quality of the
element house.
www.timbeco.ee
Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia
Timbeco element houses
7. Factory-installed electrical accessories
We offer a maximum level of completeness for the prefab
panels manufactured at our plant. This includes the installation
of rigid piping and wiring devices necessary for electrical wiring
pursuant to the electrical wiring project prepared by the client.
Compared to installation at the construction site, electrical
piping installed at the plant saves considerable amount of
construction time. And guarantees higher quality, since the
cable management systems are carefully installed between
wool layers without breaking the vapour control or wind barrier
or pushing or pressing the wool layer, which would cause the
deterioration of the structure’s insulation.
8. Loading in packages
We introduced the package method to facilitate the loading
and unloading of panels. Depending on the measurements of
the vehicle, several panels are packed together and lifted as
one package. In addition to saving loading time, this method
allows for easy on-site storage of the panels for the customer,
as there is no need to build frames to keep the panels upright.
Panels may be packaged so as to take into account the
transport capacity or their mounting order.
9. Flexible production
We see our flexibility in production as one of our advantages
over many other panel house manufacturers. This flexibility lies
in the capacity of our plant and equipment to produce panels
to the measurements and completeness required by the
customer. In comparison, a production line for wood panels is
capable of only producing panels with fixed dimensions,
without taking into account the specifics of transportation or on
-site conditions.
10. Production volume
Our production volume is about ten houses in maximum completeness with all structures made of panels, per month. "One
element house" here means a detached house with 120 m3 net
floor space.
In square meters, our production volume is 5000 m2 of panel
structures per month. However, the volumes are largely dependent on the complexity of a project, being higher for more
simple designs and lower where the design is more complicated. If necessary, we can increase the monthly volume to up to
8000 m2. It is our goal to increase the production volume of
panel structures to 15,000 m2 a month by 2016.
CHOOSE HIGH-QUALITY TIMBECO ELEMENT HOUSES!
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
Tel: +372 6737 700
[email protected]
www.timbeco.ee
Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia
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EXTERNAL FINISHING
Thanks to our manufacturing technology Timbeco element houses can have various external finishing solutions.
Log house appearance
Element house can
look like a log house. We can use boarding that imitates
the log wall. By adding log crosses to the corners and log
details to terraces you get an energy efficient element
house that looks exactly like a log house.
Timbeco element house in Estonia
Stone finishing
Classical solid stone, facade
surface stone or decorative stone cladding can be used.
Decorative stone cladding is a thin slab pasted on a fibre
cement board. In case of the classical solid stone cladding a wider foundation is constructed for the house.
Timbeco facade element project for 13 apartment buildings in
Finland
Plaster finishing
Most commonly used
plaster systems can be applied onto fibre cement board
that gives the facade a smooth and solid look. Firstly,
board joints are treated and then all the layers are applied according to the plaster system instructions.
Timbeco facade element project for 2 apartment buildings in
Norway
Wooden board finishing
Wood is very
easy to process and therefore gives endless options for
external finishing. Many different profiles, tree species
and treatments of wood can be used. Boarding can be
thermo-treated, coloured, stained etc. Vertical, horizontal
as well as diagonal boarding is possible.
Timbeco facade element project for 12 apartment buildings in
Finland
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
Tel: +372 6737 700
[email protected]
www.timbeco.ee
Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia
Timbeco element houses in
Sweden
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Insulation materials
Air and vapour barrier systems
Only high quality and low λ-value
insulation materials are used. Materials
are placed carefully into elements in
dry conditions that guarantees the
calculated U-value of the constructions.
Airtightness is an important factor of an
energy efficient house. We ensure airtightness by using only certified air and vapour
barrier systems that guarantees the sufficient performance for decades.
Taping up the vapour barrier paper
Special tapes are used to seal all joints
and bushings in the air and vapour barrier to ensure good airtightness. Natural
latex-based glue is used to fasten the
air and vapour barrier to concrete and
timber.
Taping up the feedthrough
FIRE RESISTANCE (EI 60/90 minutes)
It is often believed that wooden houses are not as fire resistant
as other types of houses. But there are various methods how to
make wooden constructions just as fireproof as stone house.
The fire resistance classes and requirements of buildings are
determined in the Building Act and have to be achieved no matter what the construction material is. Lower fire resistance classes are very easy to achieve with timber constructions and they
often have big advantage in front of other constructions.
For example a steel construction loses its strength very quickly
when the temperature rises in a fire while timber burns for a
long time creating a protective char layer on its surface before
it looses its carrying capacity.
If certified materials are used, chosen carefully, built and treated according to producer’s instructions, then timber constructions can achieve high fire resistance and they are just as safe
as any other types of houses.
Overlay of the joint between the
roof and wall
Fireproof boards
We use gypsum and cement boards to protect timber constructions
from fire. Many layers can be used to meet high fire resistance
requirements.
Certified fire-resistant paints and impregnation
We use the fire-resistant paints and certified fire-resistant impregnation
of various manufacturers (Holz Prof, Teknos, Dricon etc.) in order to
improve the fire resistance of wooden structures.
Fireproof insulation materials
Class A insulation materials are used that are fireproof and protect
timber from fire.
Strengthening the structure
Diagonals and pins also help the structure better preserve its strength
and rigidity in case of fire.
Fireproof windows and doors
Subject to the customer's wishes and project requirements, we also
provide fireproof doors and windows in cooperation with our partners.
Fireproof doors are filled with non-combustible insulation. Locks and
hinges are fire-tested and keep the door tightly shut in case of a fire.
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
Tel: +372 6737 700
[email protected]
www.timbeco.ee
Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia
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STANDARD HOUSE DESIGNS
We offer resellers and developers the possibility of developing
standard house designs. Timbeco's architects and engineers, in
cooperation with the reseller or developer,
Apartment houses
will prepare a development project or solutions meeting the
demands of the target market. We already have over 40
standard house designs from which you can choose one that
suits your needs.
Terraced and semi-detached houses
Private homes
Saving time
Saving money
Standard house designs meeting the requirements of the
reseller's market or the developer's development project help
provide the end consumer well-designed architectural and
structural solutions, significantly reducing the efforts of the
customer in their search for a house and time to purchase
decision.
Since producing standardized houses is much faster for the
manufacturer, the final price is also significantly lower. As a
rule, the structural design of a house takes up one third of the
production process. The design phase takes virtually no time
for standard houses.
In the same vein, for the house manufacturer, the availability of
standard house designs means faster production output since
the time-consuming structural design phase has already been
completed. A house can be produced in a significantly shorter
time-span.
Moreover, adjusting production equipment takes significantly
less time. Ultimately, the reseller or developer will be able to
receive standardized houses at a good price with fast delivery.
Success story - Lesja standard house
design
In cooperation with a Norwegian architect,
Timbeco developed standard designs for
Norwegian-type log houses. Styled to fit in the
Norwegian mountain regions, reasonably
priced, expediently delivered, featuring a
great number of modifications, these standard
designs soon gained popularity in WestNorwegian holiday centres and ski resorts.
To date, Timbeco has produced over 60 Lesja
houses with various modifications.
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
Tel: +372 6737 700
[email protected]
www.timbeco.ee
Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia
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MOUNTING AN ELEMENT HOUSE
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The panels are transported subject to the clients' wishes
and needs.
The client has an option to choose whether the panels are
packed on the vehicle according to the mounting order or to
maximise the capacity of the vehicle.
Day 1 - shipment of the panels from the
factory
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The elements are in weatherproof packaging so that
mounting works can be undertaken in any weather. Element
houses can also be mounted in winter.
Timbeco's element houses are mounted by a profession
team with extensive experience in the craft.
Day 1 - preparations for mounting
Day 2 - mounting the exterior walls
Day 3 - mounting roof trusses
Day 3 - mounting the end elements of the
roof
Day 4- weather protected closed shell in
the end of 4-th day
Day 4– installation of the roofing
Day 5– final touch-up
Day 6 - the house is complete from the
outside
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
Tel: +372 6737 700
[email protected]
www.timbeco.ee
Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia
Timbeco element house in Estonia
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FACTORY PRODUCTION VS ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION
It is often believed that on-site construction is more costefficient that ordering structures in maximum completeness
from a factory. Below is a comparison of building the complete
weatherproof insulated shell of a private home in the factory
and on-site.
A weatherproof insulated shell means painted exterior lining,
insulated exterior walls, interior walls, false ceiling, roof with
roofing materials, installed doors and windows.
Factory production
On-site construction
Construction time
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The beginning and end of production can be planned exactly.
Weather does not affect production.
Factory production
foundation.
is
simultaneous
with
building
the
Factory-made structures can be also mounted in winter.
From the signing of the contract, a weatherproof house is
completed in a minimum of ten weeks.
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The beginning and end of on-site construction are difficult to
plan.
Weather (rain) significantly affects the duration on-site
construction significantly.
The shell cannot be built until the foundation is completed.
On-site construction during winter is possible, but involves
additional costs.
From the signing of the contract, a weatherproof house is
completed in a minimum of 20 weeks.
Quality
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Timbeco's production is based on internationally certified
quality and management systems (ISO 9001:2008, ETA, CE).
In interior rooms, materials are protected against the impact
of weather.
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Quality requirements difficult to meet.
Materials in great danger of getting wet (humidity, swelling).
Quality workmanship takes more time.
Structures are in weatherproof packaging.
Budget
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Thanks to precisely planned building time, the budget can
also be planned precisely.
With comparable quality, factory production is more costefficient.
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
Tel: +372 6737 700
[email protected]
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Since weather may cause delays in construction, the budget
is difficult to plan.
Additional costs: storage of materials, protecting the
materials from the weather, site cleaning, renting of
scaffolding and lifting equipment, waste, security, insurance,
guarantees and interest to the bank.
www.timbeco.ee
Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia
Timbeco element houses in Sweden
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WHY CHOOSE TIMBECO?
20 years of experience
Supply assurance
20 years of active business speaks for itself. Over 2500
wooden houses to 25 different countries.
We guarantee supply by bank guarantee. If the supply should
arrive late due Timbeco, the client will be reimbursed the expenses incurred for late delivery.
Full service from one partner
Contract payment assurance
We offer a full service starting from engineering and
manufacturing up to construction and installation of the
element houses. So it will be easy for the client to manage the
process.
We guarantee contract payment. It ensures that all advance
payments are guaranteed by bank.
High level of technology
Timbeco manufacturing advantage compared to many competitors are cutting-edge industrial equipment and significantly
higher value chain.
AA credit rating
The reliability of the company is acknowledged with years of
AA credit rating by Experian. Stability is assured also by the
fact that the company is owned by two generations of one
family, who are actively involved in the management.
European Economic Area
certificate by BM TRADA world leading certification
agency in wood processing
sector.
European Technical Approval
by SINTEF - biggest Nordic
independent building research
institute.
Sample element production
Timbeco Woodhouse offers the opportunity to make a quality
check on a sample element before line production.
ISO
9001:2008
quality
management
certificate
for
engineering, production and sales
of element houses by DNV
Business Assurance. - leading
globaal accredited management
systems certification provider.
Very good credit rating
certificate by Experian global leader in consumer
and
business
credit
reporting .Timbeco have had
AA credit rating since 2006.
Timbeco's production complex
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
Tel: +372 6737 700
[email protected]
www.timbeco.ee
Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia
Timbeco element houses
LATEST ELEMENT HOUSE PROJECTS
Prefab element house in
Estonia
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“Turn-key” readiness
30-room hostel
1100 m² prefab elements
Project duration 6 months.
Prefab element house in
Sweden
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220 m² floor area
Windows and external
finishing installed in factory
Project duration 3 months
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
Tel: +372 6737 700
[email protected]
www.timbeco.ee
Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia
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Prefab element house in
Norway
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Kindergarden
3000 m² prefab elements
1000 m² floor area
Full element house solution
Prefab element house in
Estonia
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We have produced more
than 40 element houses in
Estonia
Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
Phone: +372 6737 700
[email protected]
www.timbeco.ee
Address: Tõdva, Harjumaa, 75508 Estonia