Timber must be robust and resistant to the passage of time. The vertical studs placed on the sole plate support the roof structure and each element of the structure, including the lintels. Performance lies as much in the way the material is dried and prepared as in the way the different elements are assembled.
Finger-jointed timber is a solid wood for framing, roofing and other construction. It supports the entire structure. It has a rectangular section and belongs to a certain class. Finger-jointed and solid, it is visually aesthetic and highly stable. Well-calibrated, it can be cut more easily. Chamfered, it improves safety conditions during frame construction. Non-finger-jointed, made by gluing, it may not be free of defects but it allows the development of a different structure. The appearance can be improved in several ways but only an experienced sawmill employee can know upon arrival of the log if it will be sufficiently resistant for this use. The solid material for framing is certified under the KVH convention. In the sawmill, precise calculations are also made for solid wood structures.
Quality solid wood can be glued or glued laminated. They therefore comply with the EN 385 standard. Finger-jointed and solid, they are rigorously sorted before receiving an appropriate treatment. Reconstituted, glued end-to-end according to recommendations, they allow no defects. They are perfect for designing a house. Finger-jointed timber, solid timber, is used for framing and other construction products such as roofing, walls, insulation, etc. Products designed to last, finger-jointed products are differentiated by their sections and length. Finger-jointed or non-finger-jointed paneling slats are packaged differently but are particularly well-finished. Products for framing and solid elements are always of superior quality, class 4 or better, PEFC and FEC certified. Material from certified sawmills is used for many purposes such as the production of roof structures and joists, but also for cabinetmaking, formwork or packaging. The sawmill employee sorts based on many criteria. The quality of the wood is assessed as soon as the logs arrive.
Whether for cladding, roof structures or walls, the production of beams or finger-jointed timber and regardless of the species: spruce or fir, the length and sections can be defined in advance. A treatment can also be applied to improve resistance over time. Paneling slats and glulam for external insulation can also come from softwoods such as Douglas fir and fir. Gluing is recommended for better energy performance. A timber for framing, solid roofing element and structure is dry at around 15{959c1f09a088030b48c77132fea19cec5d8d6f34c54142e3eb4c0de740045fec}. Main characteristics: It does not risk splitting and remains aesthetic! Wood, all species combined, from softwood to century-old oak, is treated by a well-equipped forestry sector that respects the forest and everything related to the environment. Superior quality species are used, either for the custom creation of furniture and sculptures, or for the construction of robust structures.
Finger-jointed solid wood is classified as quality class A when it is planed, chamfered, has no visible defects and is dry. Solid wood products for roofing, house structure, and framing deserve this quality. Glued laminated, glued in fir, Douglas fir, spruce or Scots pine generally have the dimensions of a beam or solid panels. The characteristics of finger-jointed solid wood allow confidence in the future construction. Finger-jointed solid wood by multiple scarfs complies with the EN 15497 standard. For example, class D-s2 d0 finger-jointed panels have a thickness of 22 mm and meet various criteria. The resistance of cladding, glulam and even cross-laminated timber is also checked with each new order. To obtain a detailed and precise quote, it is necessary to provide as much information as possible to the supplier and indicate the intended use. An online contact form helps to accurately explain your needs, the desired quantity, the details to be highlighted and allows you to get a quick response.
The managers of the Chauvin sawmill respect the environment. The materials, beams, glued laminated or cross-laminated cladding made from white softwoods are PEFC certified. They come for the most part from the forests of the Jura, where the firs and spruces are harvested between 700 and 1300 meters above sea level.
