FAQ´s Timber
Engineering

Yes. Due to its low weight, timber is particularly well suited for extensions to existing buildings.

Prefabrication ensures high quality, predictable processes and shorter construction times. This is a major advantage, particularly in an urban context.

Not necessarily. Prefabrication and faster construction times can lead to cost-saving benefits, particularly when considering the project as a whole.

Yes. Modern timber structures meet all fire safety requirements and are designed and tested accordingly.

Yes. Multi-storey timber construction is now state of the art and is being successfully implemented in various types of buildings.

Particularly for projects with limited space, short construction times or complex site logistics. Timber enables precise planning and efficient processes.

Various materials are suitable for facades in timber frame construction, including wood, glass, fibre cement, render carriers and hybrid facade elements. Rubner realises building envelopes in timber construction with a high degree of design freedom and constructive precision. This allows timber frame facades to be used for new builds as well as refurbishments, extensions and large-scale projects.

Yes. A timber frame facade can save floor space compared to solid construction, because wood offers high load-bearing capacity with a comparatively slim cross-section. This results in slimmer wall and facade assemblies, which allow more usable floor space within the same building footprint. This advantage is particularly economically relevant for extensions, urban densification and urban construction projects.

Prefabricated timber facades and timber facade elements are particularly advisable when short construction times, high execution quality and reliable interfaces are required. Rubner manufactures the elements under controlled conditions in the factory and delivers them ready for installation on site. Depending on the project, windows, solar shading, ventilation systems and fire protection components can already be integrated. This reduces coordination effort and increases scheduling reliability.

Yes. Timber frame facades can meet high fire protection and acoustic requirements. Rubner uses tested and standards-compliant facade systems based on validated connection, compartmentation and detail concepts. Sound insulation is achieved through multi-layer, acoustically optimised constructions. As a result, timber frame facades are also suitable for urban, commercial and public building projects.

Timber facades can meet current energy standards such as the GEG in Germany or RE2020 in France through thermal-bridge-optimised constructions, precise insulation layers and a carefully planned building envelope. Rubner coordinates the facade systems with the energy requirements of the respective market. In addition, wood as a renewable building material stores CO₂ over the lifetime of the building, thereby improving the sustainability balance of the project.

Compared to solid construction, a timber frame facade offers several advantages: lower weight, slimmer components, fast installation through industrial prefabrication and good energy performance. Solid construction can also be appropriate depending on the project, but timber frame construction is particularly strong when scheduling reliability, sustainability, space efficiency and flexible facade design are the priority.

A prefabricated timber facade is a facade element that is planned, produced and prepared for on-site installation in the factory. Depending on the project, insulation, windows, solar shading, ventilation elements or fire protection details can already be integrated. This results in a ready-to-install building envelope with high precision and short construction times.

Prefabricated timber facade elements offer short installation times, high dimensional accuracy, controlled quality from the factory and fewer interfaces on site. They also enable lightweight constructions, good insulation values and a sustainable building envelope. For architects, clients and general contractors, this results in greater planning and scheduling reliability.

Timber frame facades are suitable for office buildings, schools, public buildings, hotels, residential construction, commercial buildings and refurbishment projects. They are particularly suitable for projects with high demands on prefabrication, energy efficiency, low weight and fast implementation. The lightweight nature of timber construction also offers clear advantages for extensions and urban densification.

Yes. Timber facades and facade elements in timber frame construction are very well suited for refurbishments, extensions and vertical additions. The low weight reduces the load on existing structures, while the high degree of prefabrication enables short construction times. This allows buildings to be improved energetically, extended and architecturally redesigned.

A timber frame facade is sustainable because wood is a renewable building material that stores CO₂ in the building over the long term. Through precise prefabrication, material usage, waste and construction time can be reduced. Combined with good insulation and energy-efficient facade systems, the timber facade contributes to a better overall ecological balance of the building.

Rubner supports facade projects in timber construction from technical planning through industrial prefabrication to installation. The structural system, building envelope, connections, fire protection, sound insulation and energy requirements are coordinated on a project-specific basis. The result is a facade solution that combines architectural design, technical reliability and economical implementation.

Large spans and column-free hall structures are possible for industrial and commercial halls in timber construction. Rubner manufactures glued laminated timber beams with lengths of up to 50 metres. This creates flexible hall areas for warehousing, production, logistics and commercial use. Particularly for large-area applications, the combination of load-bearing capacity, low self-weight and free space planning is an economic advantage.

An industrial or commercial hall in timber construction can be erected particularly quickly through industrial prefabrication. Roof and wall elements are prepared in the factory and efficiently assembled on site. This shortens construction times, reduces interfaces and minimises downtime. For general contractors, project developers and companies, this means greater planning reliability and faster commissioning of the hall.

Yes. Industrial halls made of wood can meet fire protection requirements when the structural system, components and connections are planned and verified accordingly. In the event of fire, wood forms a protective charcoal layer that slows down the burning of the component interior and makes load-bearing capacity predictable. Rubner applies standards-compliant fire protection concepts for industrial and commercial buildings, adapting them on a project-specific basis to the use, building size and national regulations.

Yes. Industrial and commercial halls made of wood can also be suitable for earthquake zones. Wood has low self-weight, high strength and elastic properties. This allows seismic forces and vibrations to be better absorbed constructively. Rubner plans timber halls on a project-specific basis, taking into account the respective seismic requirements, location and applicable regulations.

For industrial and commercial halls in timber construction, roof surfaces can be used in a variety of ways, for example for photovoltaic systems, rainwater management or green roofs. The structural planning is adapted to the planned roof use, load assumptions and technical requirements. Rubner works together with the client to develop a suitable solution for energy generation, sustainability and functional use of the hall roofs.

Rubner realises industrial and commercial timber buildings of various project sizes – from functional halls to large-volume construction projects with roof areas of up to 15,000–20,000 m². The production sites in Ober-Grafendorf, Brixen and Rosny-sur-Seine provide capacity for planning, production, logistics and assembly. Thanks to the Rubner Group’s own sawmill, certified processes and high production standards, Rubner can also realise large industrial halls on schedule and with consistent quality.

An industrial hall in timber construction is a hall whose structural system, roof or wall elements consist wholly or partially of wood. Glued laminated timber beams, prefabricated components and hybrid constructions are frequently used. This allows large spans, flexible usable areas and short construction times to be achieved. Industrial halls made of wood are suitable for production, warehousing, logistics, commercial use and other large-area applications.

Timber construction offers several advantages for industrial and commercial halls: large spans, low self-weight, short assembly times, high prefabrication and a good sustainability balance. Through the industrial manufacture of components, construction processes can be better planned and interfaces on site reduced. For companies, project developers and general contractors, this results in flexible hall areas, plannable construction times and economical implementation.

Commercial and industrial halls made of wood are suitable for production areas, warehouses, logistics halls, workshops, retail areas, sports and leisure halls and other commercial uses. The decisive factors are the requirements regarding span, structural system, building envelope, fire protection, roof use and future flexibility. Rubner develops the hall structure on a project-specific basis according to use, location and operational processes.

Yes. Industrial halls made of wood can be economical because prefabrication, short construction times and large spans make planning and implementation more efficient. Column-free areas increase the flexibility of use, while rapid assembly can enable earlier commissioning. In addition, wood can support long-term project goals through sustainability, CO₂ storage and good compatibility with photovoltaics or green roofs.

Yes. Industrial halls made of wood can be equipped with photovoltaic systems when the structural system, roof construction, loads and technical requirements are planned accordingly. The large roof areas of industrial and commercial halls provide good conditions for this. Rubner takes the planned roof use into account already in the structural and detail planning, so that energy generation, statics and building envelope are coordinated with one another.

Rubner supports industrial halls made of wood from technical planning through engineering, production and logistics to assembly. The structural system, spans, building envelope, fire protection, roof use and construction process are coordinated on a project-specific basis. The result is industrial and commercial buildings designed for use, location, cost-effectiveness and scheduling reliability.

Yes. Rubner realises individual special structures and architecturally demanding timber constructions – from complex structural systems to challenging building geometries. Wood can be combined with steel, concrete, glass or other building materials to meet design, technical and functional requirements. Each project is developed individually and tailored to the location, use, architecture and client.

Rubner realises individual timber construction projects of various scales – from demanding individual projects to large-volume and logistically complex construction ventures. The production sites in Austria, Italy and France provide the necessary capacity for planning, production, logistics and assembly. This allows even complex timber structures to be realised economically, precisely and on schedule.

Architects should involve Rubner as early as possible in the planning of individual timber construction projects. Early technical coordination is particularly crucial for complex geometries, large spans, hybrid constructions or demanding structural systems. Rubner provides support from concept development through engineering and production to assembly. This allows architectural ideas to be planned with technical precision, economically and in a buildable way.

Rubner realises individual timber structures for various building types, including multi-storey buildings, sports facilities, educational buildings, infrastructure, cultural buildings, shopping centres, commercial buildings and public buildings. What matters is not only the building type, but the individual requirements regarding structural system, architecture, use, location and construction process. The result is tailor-made timber construction projects that are technically and architecturally tailored to each specific project.

Wood is suitable for extraordinary architecture because it combines high load-bearing capacity, low self-weight and great design flexibility. In engineered timber construction, wood can be used to realise complex building forms, large spans and individual structural solutions. In combination with steel, concrete or glass, hybrid constructions are created that unite architectural freedom, technical performance and sustainability.

Wood, concrete and steel each have specific strengths. For individual architecture, wood is particularly suitable when low weight, high prefabrication, design flexibility and a better CO₂ balance are the priority. Concrete and steel can also be appropriate depending on the structural system, span or use. In modern engineered timber construction, materials are frequently combined to realise architecturally demanding and technically efficient special structures.

Individual timber structures are construction projects that are not realised according to a standardised system, but are tailored to the architecture, use, location and technical requirements. These include special structures, complex timber constructions, hybrid structural systems and buildings with particular geometric or functional requirements. In engineered timber construction, these projects are technically planned, prefabricated and precisely assembled.

Engineered timber construction offers high load-bearing capacity, low self-weight, precise prefabrication and great design freedom for special structures. This allows complex geometries, large spans and demanding structural systems to be realised efficiently. In addition, wood supports a more sustainable approach to construction, as the material stores CO₂ and can be combined with other materials to create high-performance hybrid constructions.

Yes. Individual timber structures are frequently planned as hybrid constructions in which wood is combined with steel, concrete, glass or other building materials. This allows load-bearing capacity, fire protection, architecture, facade design and use to be optimally coordinated. Rubner develops such solutions on a project-specific basis, combining timber construction expertise with the demands of modern architecture.

Rubner’s individual timber structures are particularly relevant for architects, clients, project developers, public clients and general contractors. They are suitable for projects in which architecture, structural system, sustainability, construction time and technical implementation are closely interlinked. Particularly for large-volume, public or architecturally demanding construction projects, Rubner offers the necessary experience in planning, production and assembly.

The realisation of an individual timber construction project begins with the technical analysis of the architectural idea. This is followed by engineering, structural planning, detail development, production, logistics and assembly. Rubner coordinates these steps on a project-specific basis so that complex timber structures can be precisely planned, industrially prefabricated and safely assembled on site.

Yes. Individual timber structures are also suitable for public buildings such as schools, sports facilities, cultural buildings, administrative buildings or infrastructure. Particularly in public projects, sustainability, construction time, durability, fire protection and cost-effectiveness play an important role. Engineered timber construction can meet these requirements through precise planning, industrial prefabrication and proven technical solutions.

As an international supply partner, Rubner supplies a broad range of glued laminated timber products and Glulam components. These include straight glulam beams, curved beams, individually shaped components, composite components and ready-to-install kit solutions. Components can be manufactured in lengths of up to 50 metres. The offering is aimed at construction companies, building contractors, timber construction companies, general contractors and timber specialists worldwide.

Rubner produces glued laminated timber in accordance with the European standard EN 14080:2013 and processes PEFC-certified timber from sustainably managed forests. Production processes are continuously monitored and certified externally by accredited institutes. This ensures traceability, consistent product quality and documented technical standards. Certificates, declarations of performance and technical documentation are available for planners, construction companies and project partners.

Rubner processes spruce, larch and pine for glued laminated timber in various strength classes. Spruce is available in classes GL24H to GL32H, larch in GL24H and GL28C, pine in GL24H – also pressure-impregnated on request. Standard widths range from 80 to 280 mm. For greater structural requirements, composite components and larger cross-sections can be realised on a project-specific basis.

Rubner processes glued laminated timber components using CNC technology directly on the basis of project-specific BVN or BVX files. The digital workflow enables precise drilling, milling, slotting and preparation of timber connectors. Through direct data transfer to production, sources of error are reduced, on-site adjustments minimised and assembly processes prepared more efficiently.

Rubner coordinates international logistics solutions for glued laminated timber and Glulam components, tailored to the project, assembly schedule and destination country. Deliveries are possible ex works as well as DAP, CFR and CIF in accordance with Incoterms. The range of services includes standard transport, special transport, container transport and overseas transport by Ro-Ro or Breakbulk. On request, Rubner also provides support with export customs clearance. Components are packaged ready for installation, sorted and delivered according to the assembly sequence.

Factory prefabrication of glued laminated timber and Glulam components increases precision, quality assurance and efficiency on site. Rubner can already integrate reinforcement screws, concealed steel connectors, column-beam connectors, bearing details and neoprene bearings in the factory. In addition, protective coatings against UV radiation, insects, fungi and termites are possible. This reduces interfaces, shortens assembly times and prepares components on a project-specific basis for installation.

Glued laminated timber, also known as BSH or Glulam, is a load-bearing engineered wood product made from bonded timber laminations. It is used in engineered timber construction for beams, columns, roof structures, hall structures, bridges, special structures and large-volume timber construction projects. Thanks to its high load-bearing capacity, dimensional stability and plannable quality, glued laminated timber is particularly suitable for demanding constructions with large spans.

Rubner is particularly relevant as a glued laminated timber supplier for construction companies, timber construction companies, general contractors, building contractors, project developers and timber specialists. The offering is suitable for partners who require load-bearing glued laminated timber components, ready-to-install Glulam elements or project-specifically processed timber components for international construction projects.

For the production of glued laminated timber components, Rubner requires project-specific planning data, technical drawings and digital production data such as BVN or BVX files. On this basis, CNC processing, drilling, milling, slotting, fasteners and assembly preparation can be precisely planned. The better the digital data is prepared, the more efficiently production and assembly can be implemented.

For the production of glued laminated timber components, Rubner requires project-specific planning data, technical drawings and digital production data such as BVN or BVX files. On this basis, CNC processing, drilling, milling, slotting, fasteners and assembly preparation can be precisely planned. The better the digital data is prepared, the more efficiently production and assembly can be implemented.

Yes. Rubner can deliver glued laminated timber and Glulam components ready for installation. Depending on the project, components are CNC-processed, prepared with fasteners, protected, packaged, sorted and delivered according to the assembly sequence. This reduces the workload on site and makes the assembly of international timber construction projects more efficiently plannable.

As an international supply partner, Rubner supplies a broad range of glued laminated timber products and Glulam components. These include straight glulam beams, curved beams, individually shaped components, composite components and ready-to-install kit solutions. Components can be manufactured in lengths of up to 50 metres. The offering is aimed at construction companies, building contractors, timber construction companies, general contractors and timber specialists worldwide.

Rubner produces glued laminated timber in accordance with the European standard EN 14080:2013 and processes PEFC-certified timber from sustainably managed forests. Production processes are continuously monitored and certified externally by accredited institutes. This ensures traceability, consistent product quality and documented technical standards. Certificates, declarations of performance and technical documentation are available for planners, construction companies and project partners.

Rubner processes spruce, larch and pine for glued laminated timber in various strength classes. Spruce is available in classes GL24H to GL32H, larch in GL24H and GL28C, pine in GL24H – also pressure-impregnated on request. Standard widths range from 80 to 280 mm. For greater structural requirements, composite components and larger cross-sections can be realised on a project-specific basis.

Rubner processes glued laminated timber components using CNC technology directly on the basis of project-specific BVN or BVX files. The digital workflow enables precise drilling, milling, slotting and preparation of timber connectors. Through direct data transfer to production, sources of error are reduced, on-site adjustments minimised and assembly processes prepared more efficiently.

Rubner coordinates international logistics solutions for glued laminated timber and Glulam components, tailored to the project, assembly schedule and destination country. Deliveries are possible ex works as well as DAP, CFR and CIF in accordance with Incoterms. The range of services includes standard transport, special transport, container transport and overseas transport by Ro-Ro or Breakbulk. On request, Rubner also provides support with export customs clearance. Components are packaged ready for installation, sorted and delivered according to the assembly sequence.

Factory prefabrication of glued laminated timber and Glulam components increases precision, quality assurance and efficiency on site. Rubner can already integrate reinforcement screws, concealed steel connectors, column-beam connectors, bearing details and neoprene bearings in the factory. In addition, protective coatings against UV radiation, insects, fungi and termites are possible. This reduces interfaces, shortens assembly times and prepares components on a project-specific basis for installation.

Glued laminated timber, also known as BSH or Glulam, is a load-bearing engineered wood product made from bonded timber laminations. It is used in engineered timber construction for beams, columns, roof structures, hall structures, bridges, special structures and large-volume timber construction projects. Thanks to its high load-bearing capacity, dimensional stability and plannable quality, glued laminated timber is particularly suitable for demanding constructions with large spans.

Rubner is particularly relevant as a glued laminated timber supplier for construction companies, timber construction companies, general contractors, building contractors, project developers and timber specialists. The offering is suitable for partners who require load-bearing glued laminated timber components, ready-to-install Glulam elements or project-specifically processed timber components for international construction projects.

For the production of glued laminated timber components, Rubner requires project-specific planning data, technical drawings and digital production data such as BVN or BVX files. On this basis, CNC processing, drilling, milling, slotting, fasteners and assembly preparation can be precisely planned. The better the digital data is prepared, the more efficiently production and assembly can be implemented.

For the production of glued laminated timber components, Rubner requires project-specific planning data, technical drawings and digital production data such as BVN or BVX files. On this basis, CNC processing, drilling, milling, slotting, fasteners and assembly preparation can be precisely planned. The better the digital data is prepared, the more efficiently production and assembly can be implemented.

Yes. Rubner can deliver glued laminated timber and Glulam components ready for installation. Depending on the project, components are CNC-processed, prepared with fasteners, protected, packaged, sorted and delivered according to the assembly sequence. This reduces the workload on site and makes the assembly of international timber construction projects more efficiently plannable.