Why Finnlamelli Wooden House – Advantages

At “Kofinas” we do not negotiate on quality. This is why we use exclusively and solely glued Finnish logs in all our constructions, from the smallest to the largest. These logs are manufactured by the oldest and most experienced factory in Europe (Finnlamelli).

The raw material is collected at the borders of the Arctic Circle, where the cold climatic conditions that develop result in the creation of particularly hard and solid wood, with a high specific gravity and high mechanical resistance to crushing and bending.

With anti-gluing, these natural properties of wood are further enhanced and the timber used in the construction of your new home by the company “Kofinas” clearly advantageous compared to conventional solid wood.

The Finnlamelli factory with which the “Kofinas” company collaborates is the older and more experienced wood processing factory for homes in Europe. It is essentially the factory which introduced anti-adhesive technology on the market. The non-stick logs it produces do not have chemical additives and the glues used are ecological and certified suitable for residential use.

The wooden Finnish houses we build are fully compliant with the Finnish code. materials and construction, which guarantees the best possible result.

The finest raw materials combined with the most technologically advanced construction methods of the company "Kofinas", result in masonry of unsurpassed quality, which with a wide range of cross-sections for each type can meet the energy requirements of any region, since we are able to offer the best possible moisture-heat-sound insulation, reaching up to 0.23W/m2K.

The company “Kofinas” does not stop only at theoretical study, but goes even further and invests in experimental research in collaboration with the National Technical University of Athens! In 2009, the response of the company's structural system to seismic action is tested with the use of the NTUA seismic simulator, with impressive results which confirm the quality of our constructions.

In 2011 we go even further and a new experiment is being conducted with an even more complex construction but with equally impressive results!

All the materials we use at Kofinas for the construction of our homes are selected to do not put your health at risk in the slightest and have the least possible environmental impactThat is why our wood is not impregnated with chemicals, Knauf plasterboards are made from natural gypsum and have undergone biological testing by an international body, and the adhesives are certified suitable for residential use.

We believe that the natural solution is the best solution and we apply this to every home we build.

Furthermore, the collaborating Finnish factory, in complete respect for the natural environment, plants a tree for every tree it cuts. three new seedlings.

In wooden Finnish houses, the risk of fire is no greater than in a conventional home. In laboratory tests that have been carried out in Finland (Technical Research Center of Finland – VTT) and in Europe, by public and private bodies, it has been proven that this wood cannot be easily ignited because it is poor heat conductor and its characteristics make it slow-burning.

The wooden houses built by the Kofinas company have advantages over a building made of reinforced concrete.

The concrete building due to the temperature that develops in the event of a fire, it suffers irreparable damage in its structure, since its reinforcement is destroyed. This destruction begins as early as 250 °C, while at 400 °C the resistance has already been reduced by half. Due to the thermal conductivity of the structure, these high temperatures are immediately transferred to all areas of the house, which, combined with the toxic fumes produced, puts the residents at risk and makes it difficult for them to escape.

On the contrary, a wooden house does not suffer general damage except local. The flame is created at 270 °C and starts on its outer surface, creating a layer of carbon, which up to 500 °C protects the rest of the wood. The parts of the house that have been damaged by the fire, we either clean them or replace them and the static adequacy of the building is the same as it was before the fire. In addition, it is a very poor conductor of heat and thus the other areas of the house are not at risk, allowing the residents to escape easily. Also, no dangerous gases are produced during its combustion.

The non-stick logs we use are manufactured with precision in the collaborating factory according to the requirements of each customer, using computers which minimize errors. Then, the construction of the house is completed with the many years of experience of the company “Kofinas”. Thus, the houses we deliver are strongly “tied” statically and are essentially fully earthquake-resistant, unlike a conventional concrete house.

Every residence constructed by the company “KOFINAS” can be delivered to the customer at any stage he wishes:

• Stadium Kit
• Stage 1

This is a particularly advantageous solution for the customer, since it allows reduce the cost of housingYou can receive the house in an unfinished form and with instructions for the remaining work required, as well as the recommendation of specialized crews and a responsible foreman, so that you can complete it!

You can choose between many kitchen designs and colors, so you can equip your home according to your personal taste!

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We can build your new home in every region of Greece.

You can come. in contact with the company “Kofinas” or with our local representatives for more information.

The specialized staff of the company “Kofinas” can study and implement any house plan, either with the help of ready-made plans that you will provide or simply with your own guidance, so that we can prepare the plans. There is no limitation and so we can respond to every need and satisfy your requirements!

Alternatively, you can choose a suggestion from our catalog and use it as is or modify it according to your needs.

We collaborate with the larger, higher quality and more reliable companies so that they meet the manufacturing standards set by our company.

Since 1977 we have been experimentally researching and developing wooden structures, improving our know-how. We are therefore able to offer you complete and reliable solutions and we do not rest, but continue to advance with continuous technological research and experimental studies.

The satisfaction of our customers proves the steady successful course and the reliability that characterizes the name "Kofinas"!

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