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A Step-by-Step Report on Building a House with EUROPANEL – Part 5

06.09.2019

Dear EUROPANEL supporters. At our meetings with prospective homebuilders, we are often asked questions about the EUROPANEL construction system and the entire building process, from obtaining a building permit to the completion of the project. We have prepared a report for you on a house currently under construction.

Roof trusses, gables, and roof cladding

All wooden elements in EUROPANEL houses are made of glued laminated timber. Ceiling beams are made of length-adjustable structural beams (KVH), and roof truss elements are made of glued laminated timber (BSH). These materials are planed and delivered to the construction site at optimal moisture content. The roof truss was prefabricated, including precise cutting and structural finishing, and delivered to the construction site as a kit. Above the extension, the roof structure consists of truss beams, as the attic space will not be used. This also determines the design of the roof cladding. Above the main wing of the house, 270 mm thick panels are used for the roof, on top of which a sub-roof waterproofing membrane is laid, followed by the roofing material. Above the extension, there is only a waterproofing membrane and roofing material, and the insulation is installed in the ceiling cavity. The use of roof panels simplifies construction while improving its thermal performance. Additionally, the panels are self-supporting, and the rafters support them only at the panel joints. The rafter spacing is therefore 2.5 to 3 meters. The gables are made of EUROPANEL, and the installation is similar to that of all vertical walls.

In the next installment, we will focus on the facade, roof, and windows