Ecobrus: advantages and disadvantages

Wooden timber is the ideal material for the construction of small houses and cottages. It is quite durable, has a long service life, perfectly retains heat and is considered one of the most environmentally friendly.

At the same time there is a separate type of this material, which deserves special attention and it is called eco bar.

Properties and specifications

First of all, you need to mention that we are talking about laminated veneer lumber. This material has become very popular lately and has enjoyed tremendous success, both among builders and future tenants. It even went so far that entire villages began to form eco-houses from timber, with special attention being paid to environmental protection.

Properties

• This material is usually made in such a way that special recesses and grooves appear on its two opposite planes, which, when connected to each other, create a lock. This greatly facilitates the installation process, and eco-house houses from laminated veneer lumber receive excellent sealing, which is protection from the cold.
• You should also pay attention to the fact that this material is made of individual elements, which are connected with a special glue. As a result, the design perfectly tolerates the effects of moisture and itself prevents the appearance of fungi and mold.

• If, when creating this material, special compositions were additionally used, then such an eco-house of a timber house can withstand even open fire.
• Such products have a good appearance and do not need additional processing. At the same time, thanks to the excellent sealing, they increase resistance to cold, which means that the construction of a log house does not need to be sewn or insulated.

• Special attention should be paid to the fact that Ekostroy houses from a bar have practically no shrinkage. This allows installation in one stage and use the design immediately after its construction.
• Some craftsmen believe that such products are too expensive, and save them will not work. However, if we take into account the fact that a small foundation of piles will be used for the buildings, and insulation can not be produced at all, the benefit is obvious. In this case, all this can be achieved using ordinary material, which can be a counterargument.

• In addition to its high price eco-bar has another drawback. He practically does not pass air. However, many other modern materials have this ability.
• The most outstanding advantage is considered a high service life. One hundred years for a timber is quite an acceptable time. At the same time, even after the structure is disassembled, the material can be used for construction or economic purposes.

• Taking into account all the above characteristics, it becomes clear why Ark Ecovillage - a house from a bar in which it is the main and only structure enjoys such success, and those wishing to purchase such housing become more and more every day.

Tip! Choosing this material for construction, you need to carefully examine all its properties, in order to determine whether it is suitable for specific technical conditions and climate. Otherwise, you can face big problems in the process of operation, the solution of which will have to spend significant funds.

Environmental component

When there is a conversation about similar qualities of the material, manufacturers immediately say that it is made of wood, which means that this question should not even be raised. However, the environmental friendliness of laminated veneer lumber in some people is often in doubt, since glue is used in its manufacture.

However, it may be toxic or will release harmful substances when heated.

To begin with, it should be said that a real eco-home from a bar should not contain harmful substances. It must necessarily use only natural materials, and even during finishing work. Also, the ecological house should not pollute the environment.

It should be noted that glued laminated timber is ideal for the manufacture of such structures. The fact is that it uses a special glue that does not contain harmful elements and does not emit toxic compounds either when heated or when the humidity rises.

However, some manufacturers use cheaper material to create such a bar, and its composition sometimes does not fit the concept of eco-friendly. That is why the installation manual recommends, before purchasing finished products, ask the seller for a certificate of conformity, which must contain all the technical characteristics and properties of the product.

Special attention should be paid to the fact that even ordinary timber from solid wood is treated with a special impregnation to protect it from moisture. Therefore, even it can not be called completely natural. Given these properties, it is worth choosing for the construction of Ecorex timber than material from wood, which will still have to be covered with synthetic compounds.

Tip! Many manufacturers of high-quality and environmentally friendly products put a stamp on their products. Therefore, when buying it is worth paying attention to the ends of the timber, where it is usually located.

Construction features of different manufacturers

It should be noted that each manufacturer is trying to endow their products with special properties or technical characteristics. Some do it in order to improve the quality indicators, while other companies are trying to standardize their products so that they can only buy them.

Moreover, the price of such products is usually very high.

• The first feature is the curly notch that forms the lock. Usually it is different for all manufacturers and this must be taken into account when purchasing goods.
• There are also such types of timber for building a house on which the side surfaces have convexities. This can give the structure an original look and a specific design.

• Special attention is given to such a parameter as the envelope. The fact is that there are standards that suggest that products will have strictly defined sides of their cross section. However, some manufacturers create their own standards that have at least a small, but different from the generally accepted parameters.
• Many companies have very good equipment that allows you to create products with a length of 8 meters and even more. This is very convenient when building houses with large dimensions and will significantly save on material and work.
• You should also pay attention to some design features that have a specific purpose. Popular manufacturers produce part of products that are equipped with additional holes, protrusions and grooves that allow for installation at different angles, to make the end fixation or intended for the installation of the seal.

Considering these features, before you purchase a timber, you should touch it with your own hands, make independent measurements and check the profile. Otherwise, there is a chance to purchase material that can create a lot of problems during installation.

Conclusion

In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic. Also on the basis of the text that is presented above, we can conclude that the environmental component of the timber is quite high. This material is great for making houses and is considered the most practical.