Mass Timber Construction with LIGNOLOC® Wooden Nails
Circular construction without glue and metal
With LIGNOLOC® Wooden Nails, architects, planners, and timber construction companies can rely on an environmentally friendly, efficient, and aesthetically appealing alternative to traditional fastening methods in mass timber construction. Made from European beechwood, they offer significant advantages: compared to steel nails, they reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 66%. Thermal bridges are eliminated, and corrosion is prevented. The pneumatic insertion method of the nails not only accelerates the assembly process but eliminates the need for pre-drilling as well. Thus, the LIGNOLOC® system is ideal for the production of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and wooden construction modules. CLT elements are upgraded to LCLT (LIGNOLOC® Cross-Laminated Timber) with the innovative wooden nail system from BECK.
When building with LIGNOLOC®, everyone benefits: timber builders, craftsmen, the residents of the buildings – and of course, our environment.
WHY CLIENTS SHOULD CHOOSE LIGNOLOC® CLT (LCLT)
In addition to CO2 storage for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the prefabrication of mass timber elements allows for shortened construction times and high precision.
In addition, the excellent insulation provided by solid wood ensures increased energy efficiency and improved thermal protection. Mass timber buildings are characterized by their pure aesthetics and flexible design options, creating a warm, natural atmosphere.
Talking about "circular economy": Mass timber walls that are constructed as LIGNOLOC® CLT are fully disassemblable. And the applications of this sustainable construction method are diverse.
Their users enjoy 100% healthy living and high-quality indoor environments, as LCLT components are vapor-permeable and naturally regulate the indoor humidity.
LIGNOLOC® Wooden Nails are protected by patents and have building approvals for the entire EU and USA, as well as an EPD: The high safety and performance of this fastening method are thus confirmed.
‟The highlight of our product is its sustainability. Working with pure wood has always been a major focus in timber construction. The aim is to connect wood with wood. This perfectly reflects the spirit of our times.”
Combined benefits: Wooden nails in mass timber construction
In mass timber construction, load-bearing components such as walls, ceilings, and roofs are made from solid wood. Compared to traditional timber frame construction, this building method offers a number of advantages. Interiors in mass timber construction impress with their aesthetic quality. The visible wood radiates a warm and natural atmosphere, which can positively impact the well-being of people inhabiting the space. Wooden nails, as an innovative fastening method, significantly expand the possibilities of mass timber construction.
Mini-glossary
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What is Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT)?
Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) is a building material made of stacked wood boards that are connected by nails. The boards are aligned parallel to each other.
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What is Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)?
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What is LIGNOLOC® Cross-Laminated Timber (LCLT)?
The ecological benefits are clear: LIGNOLOC® Wooden Nails and LIGNOLOC® CLT (LCLT) represent an environmentally friendly construction method.
The technical advantages of a sustainable construction method.
Wooden nails are distinguished by their remarkable strength, offering high tensile and shear strength, which is essential for the stability of mass timber constructions.
The installation of LIGNOLOC® nails is efficient and time-saving. They are pneumatically driven into the wood using user-friendly handheld tools. As no pre-drilling or gluing is required, the construction process is significantly accelerated.
The low thermal conductivity of the beech wooden nails improves the insulation values of the entire mass timber wall. In addition, wooden nails are corrosion-resistant. They form a charred layer on the surface, which protects the underlying material from further damage.
The safety and performance of the wooden nails have been confirmed since 2020 through the building approval of LIGNOLOC® wooden nails in load-bearing structures by the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt). Additionally, LIGNOLOC® has approvals in the EU and USA, as well as an EPD.
‟Flexibility, aesthetics, and sustainability: In solid timber construction, LIGNOLOC® wooden nails do not only offer technical and ecological advantages but open up entirely new possibilities in architecture and interior design.”
