ᐅ Differences Between Timber Frame Houses

Created on: 16 Aug 2020 10:11
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joschua_85
Hello,

I will try to get straight to the point.
Can someone briefly explain the differences between what I would call "prefabricated wooden houses," like Scanhaus Marlow, Danwood, Massahaus, etc., and wooden houses from networks like 81fünf that promote traditional carpentry companies from the local region?

What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Thank you very much.
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hampshire
17 Aug 2020 17:59
T_im_Norden schrieb:

You need some kind of ventilation, after all.
No one actually needs mechanical ventilation to air out a house. In 20 years, people will wonder what kind of devices we built into our homes and will probably curse them when replacing them – keyword obsolescence. Low-tech solutions are a serious alternative. What is wrong with windows?
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Daniel-Sp
17 Aug 2020 18:25
Whether to install a controlled residential ventilation system or not is a personal decision. For some, it offers a significant improvement in comfort, while for others, it is an unnecessary and costly investment.
We have a tightly sealed KfW 40 house without controlled residential ventilation, and we have neither suffered from dampness nor bad odors.
It really works by simply opening the windows...
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joschua_85
17 Aug 2020 19:45
superzapp schrieb:

If you’re already installing a ground-source heat pump and solar panels on the roof, why not go all the way and aim for KfW40(+) standard with plenty of subsidies? The only thing missing is the controlled ventilation system you don’t really accept...

As far as I remember: Everyone who has one doesn’t want to do without it, while those who don’t have one remain skeptical

KfW40 without plastic? Is that even possible? I don’t want to dwell on it, genuinely a serious question. I should also use the calculator to see if the extra effort or the requirement to do everything IMMEDIATELY makes the whole thing worthwhile. I prefer to work step-by-step over time
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nordanney
17 Aug 2020 20:38
joschua_85 schrieb:

KFW40 without plastic?
No problem!

But just to ask, what do you mean by plastic?
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joschua_85
17 Aug 2020 20:56
This may sound a bit polemical, but I am referring to anything made of polystyrene, all kinds of foils, etc., used in or on the walls. Simply put, those 40cm (16 inch) thick BASF walls, to put it exaggeratedly. Yes, I am aware that other wooden houses, as mentioned before, also sometimes have these panels occasionally treated with certain chemicals. However, according to the carpentry company, the proportion of "natural" additives predominates here.
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T_im_Norden
17 Aug 2020 21:05
hampshire schrieb:

No one needs a ventilation system just to air out a house.

According to the Energy Saving Ordinance or DIN standards, new buildings must ensure proper air exchange, so some form of ventilation is required—be it window reveal ventilation, decentralized ventilation, controlled residential ventilation, or someone opening windows every hour.

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