Wood as a construction material
From tree trunk to dream house
The wood that we use comes from our own forest in Mezzaselva near Bressanone in South Tyrol, Italy, and from certified Alpine forests. We cut the wood at our own sawmills in South Tyrol, East Tyrol and Styria in accordance with the highest quality standards and then process it further in the companies within the Rubner Group.
Benefits of wood
We live out our passion for wood
Save the environment. One cubic meter of wood takes one tonne of CO2 out of the atmosphere. Anyone who builds with wood stores the carbon in their house and thereby protects nature.
Wood regrows in greater quantities than those needed. One cubic meter of wood grows every second. This is the amount per day needed for 2,160 houses.
Build for the future. Wood lasts for decades if not centuries with the right processing and selection, as can be seen in numerous old farms and other timber frame buildings.
Wood consists of cells that are filled with air. This makes wood a natural and very effective insulating material as the heat doesn’t come in during the summer and doesn’t get out during winter.
Wood creates an instant pleasant atmosphere with its natural warmth and scent. A wooden home provides high levels of living comfort, meaning that you feel extremely comfortable at home.
Anything is possible! Rubner Haus makes your dream home a reality, entirely in line with your architect’s designs – we will tailor your dream house to suit you, whether you are looking for a traditional or modern, luxury or detached house.
Best environmental solution: wood
As a fourth-generation family business, it is very important for us to know where the wood and other materials used in our Rubner Haus come from. This is why we have established a value chain over the course of our company’s 90-year history, which allows us to control every production step on the way to building your dream home, from the wood as the raw material through to the finishing touches on your home.
Wood grows in nature and therefore only needs light, water and air to grow. As a tree grows it removes CO2 from the atmosphere and stores carbon dioxide while releasing oxygen. And wood is also less CO2-intensive than steel or concrete, for instance during finishing. Wooden products therefore have a positive carbon footprint, whereas other construction materials feature a negative carbon footprint when produced and processed.
Other construction materials
Cork
Wood fibre insulation
