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It all starts with this...
Forestry in Finland is different, forests cover 75% of the land area of Finland - 61% of which is privately owned. Management of this resource dates back to 1920 and today forests are a renewable resource as well as being a source of prosperity and mental well-being.
Forest growth is roughly 110 million cubic metres annually, harvesting accounts for around 70 million cubic metres each year and means that stocks grow in surplus year after year.
Around 13% of the forests are protected or under restricted use the highest such area in Europe, helping to maintain biodiversity and off-setting climate change by sequestering carbon capture.
The presence of large predators such as Brown bears and wolves, indicators of a balanced and diverse wilderness.
...and is transformed into this
Laminated Timber - after the initial felling and drying, the process sees selected sections of the heartwood machined and then glued under pressure, this method was developed in Finland over 30 years ago - it delivers an enormous range of benefits, including:
- enhanced weatherability
- greater dynamic stability and strength
- higher insulation values
- reduced and limited cracking
- non-toxic manufacturing process
- waste used elsewhere in the production process or in secondary products.
As a highly engineered product laminated timber logs guarantee high levels of consistency in the build process with the prospect of life spans well in excess of 100 years.
Right > SmartLog 275 x 275mm
Giving you the design freedom to do this
Family, Retirement or Holiday Homes
Whatever your requirement, Kontio will work with you to fulfill your design ambitions., whether you are a home owner or architect.
Glass Houses
Designs with large glazed windows and doors flooding the building with light. Perfect as a retirement home or office.
Garden Buildings
Smaller buildings for the home but the same build quality as with larger structures, designed and built to last.
Commercial Buildings, Schools, etc.
Kontio are not just another timber log building manufacturer, large structures fall within their design remit.
Worth knowing...
In the UK log buildings are primarily used as holiday accommodation, the qualities offered ignored even in the architectural sector but they have so much to offer, here is a taster.
01
Weather Resistant - Naturally
Timber log buildings have existed since man first settled, the oldest existing timber buildings in Finland are over 400 years old.
02
Low-Energy - Eco Friendly
Timber is inherently energy efficient due to its natural insulation and lower embodied energy compared to concrete and steel for example.
03
Breathable - Healthy Buildings
Timber "breathes" by allowing moisture vapour to absorbed and released, helping to regulate humidity levels internally, creating a healthier environment.
04
Supply - Exceeds Demand
Annual forest growth in Finland is approx. 110 million cubic meters, whereas the annual logging volume is approximately 60 to 75 million cubic meters.