ᐅ Temporary shoring of gable walls in the attic

Hello,

I hope someone can provide me with some information about this construction method.

We received a building specification from a developer.
The gable walls in the attic are built with a timber frame structure insulated with 16 cm (6 inches) of mineral wool insulation with a thermal conductivity rating of 0.035.

Outside: larch wood cladding, ceiling boarding as battens and counter battens, and a breathable underlay membrane.

Inside: drywall mounted on rafter boarding with a polyethylene vapor barrier.

It is also possible, upon request, to have the exterior finished with slate cladding, brickwork, or solid masonry (for an additional cost).

What does this mean for someone without technical knowledge?

Thank you very much for your answers and suggestions.

The lower walls on the ground floor are built using solid construction, meaning masonry (either single or double-layered), which is then either plastered or clad with brick veneer.

The upper floor is constructed from wood—not just the roof frame but all the walls on the upper level—including your exterior wall (gable wall).

As you mentioned, plaster or brick veneer will cost extra instead of the larch wood cladding (in case you’re not interested in larch cladding).

As long as the work is carried out carefully and professionally, a top floor made of wood is not inferior to one built with solid construction. The main difference is the gable wall and the cladding. Even in solid construction, the roof frame is always made of wood—unless you choose a roof frame made of Ytong.

Is your supplier by any chance TEAMMassivhaus?

Blümchen schrieb:
The lower walls on the ground floor are built using solid construction methods, meaning masonry (either single or double-layered), which are then either plastered or faced with brick.

The upper floor is constructed from wood, not only the roof structure but all walls on the upper floor—including your exterior wall (gable wall).

As you already mentioned, plaster or brick facing costs extra compared to larch wood cladding (if larch cladding doesn’t suit your preferences).

As long as the work is carried out carefully and professionally, a wooden upper floor is no worse than one built with solid construction. The real difference is mainly the gable wall and the cladding. Even in solid construction, the roof structure is always made of wood—unless you choose a roof structure made from aerated concrete blocks (Ytong).

Is your provider by any chance TEAMMassivhaus?

Hello Blümchen,

yes, the provider is Team Massivhaus. Do you have experience with this company?

We also requested a catalog, but that was almost six weeks ago. We then sought unbiased information from a carpenter we know well about timber frame construction.

That’s why I mentioned that the quality is the same if the work is done correctly.

At the end of last week, we requested a quote and are now curious whether and to what extent the base price might change.

I can’t say if we will build with this company, as we mainly need just the shell construction (including the roof structure). I’m not sure if the company offers that.

Best regards

Hello,

Exilhamburger schrieb:
The gable walls in the attic are built using a timber frame with 16cm (6.3 inches) of mineral wool insulation with a thermal conductivity rating of 035.

Outside: Larch wood cladding, ceiling boarding installed as counter battens and battens on top, with a vapor-permeable underlay membrane.

Inside: Plasterboard on counter battens with a polyethylene vapor barrier.

I consider the wall construction only suboptimal, even though I am not familiar with the house design.

Best regards

E.Curb schrieb:
Hello,



I think the wall construction is only suboptimal, although I don’t know the house design.



Best regards

Do you have experience with this?