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Pareti in legno massiccio Walls in solid wood |
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costruttiva Pareti spesse e massicce con straordinarie caratteristiche
di isolamento garantite dalle proprietà fisiche del legno, elevato
accumulo di calore con riduzione dei costi di riscaldamento, stabilità
di forma grazie alla struttura a strati incrociati di tavole essiccate:
sono queste alcune delle peculiarità del sistema MHM (Massiv-Holz-Mauer). Thick solid walls with remarkable insulation thanks to the physical properties of wood, a high build-up of heat with a reduction in the cost of heating, stability of form thanks to a structure of dried panels placed in a criss-cross fashion: these are just some of the characteristics of the MHM (Massiv-Holz-Mauer) system. The wall is completely eco-friendly and intended only for use in residential construction. It is made of dried 24mm panels of any length. During preliminary processing operations, a router mills the panels so that they are ready for assembly. Using these milled panels, rough wall panels are made ranging in size from 1.5 x 1.5m and 3.25 x 6m, having a thickness of between 11.5 and 34cm. The panels are then pressed together in criss-cross fashion, and assembled layer by layer using seized aluminium nails. Each intersection is diagonally assembled using two nails placed as far apart from each other as possible. Once the required thickness has been reached, the rough panel is transferred to the CNC milling machine where it is shaped and fitted with the necessary openings for doors and windows. During this phase, computerised tools make holes for the suspension harnesses, in addition to grooves and notches for the heating and plumbing systems, wall sockets and other preparations for the mains system. At this stage, the wall is ready for installation. It is surface sealed using waterproof mortar that protects it during assembly. This is a special mixture of wax, sunflower oil, and sawdust that optimises the U-value. This is how the exterior and interior walls of the building are made. They are stored in a vertical position in special racks until ready for assembly. The MHM wall can be used both for the interior and exterior, either as a load-bearing wall or as a partition wall. It can be used in the public, private, or commercial sector. With regards fire protection, MHM solid-wood walls perform better than other wall systems because uprights and prefabricated elements in wood, given that they are used for the core of the wall, withstand the effect of fire longer. F90 fire resistance categories are easily attained, and this can be further improved with the application of special renderings.
Nelle foto: esempi di pareti spesse e massicce con straordinarie caratteristiche di isolamento garantite dalle proprietà fisiche del legno. On this page: examples of thick and massive walls with great features of isolation guaranteed by the physical property of woods.
La parete MHM può essere utilizzata sia come parete esterna sia
interna, con funzione portante o come parete interna non portante, comune
o divisoria, in diversi settori: edilizia privata, pubblica e commerciale.
Nella protezione The protection of the outer casing of the building against wind and
air currents is important for the structure's energy balance. For this
type of wall, installation surfaces, protective layers, and adhesives
are not required. Kempten College has measured protection against air
currents, and the results show how even just a bare wall has a permeability
of only 0.8 m3/m2 h. The high heat accumulation capacity of a structural
component produces a balanced climate because it prevents sudden jumps
in temperature caused by the change from day to night or by the weather.
Thicker MHM walls are recommended for those buildings that have a solid
monolithic structure at their centre. With regards their capacity for
heat build-up, solid wood walls have superior properties to comparable
masonry structures. The phase difference is the lapse of time between
the attainment of maximum temperature on the exterior surface of a structural
element and the attainment of maximum temperature on the interior wall.
A value higher than 12 is important for thermal protection in summer because
it prevents the rapid impact of high temperatures on the interior. Thanks
to the high capacity for accumulation, solid wood walls with monolithic
structure and a system of total thermal insulation perform far better
than brick walls. The phase difference for all types of solid wood walls
is higher than 12 hours. It is interesting to note that thinner solid
wood walls with added insulation have practically identical values for
heat accumulation capacity and phase difference. This is partly owing
to their remarkable U-values. The noteworthy damp-absorption and climate-regulating
properties of these walls can be further enhanced using comparable hygroscopic
materials, such as panels and renderings in clay. Humidity varies only
slightly during the year (with periods of condensation and evaporation).
This is due to the good hygroscopic properties of wood. Wood is able rapidly
to absorb humidity and to release this equally rapidly to the interior
or exterior of the home depending on climatic conditions. The temperature
of surfaces that enclose the room is of key importance in providing a
pleasant climate inside the home. With the increase of surface temperatures,
ambient air temperature requirements are reduced. Thermal insulation values
for MHM walls are above average. They guarantee high wall surface temperatures
and so also a very pleasant climate. Another advantage comes from the
fact that the comfort of rooms made with walls in solid wood remains,
even if indoor temperatures are lower than those normally present, with
the result of further energy savings. Given that sensibility to temperature
is highly subjective, so also is the range of pleasurable sensations very
broad. The surface temperature of the walls shown in the chart ranges
from 18 – 19.5 °C, depending on the U-value of the walls. In
this way, the comfort zone for homes made with solid wood walls keeps
within the optimum room-temperature range of between 17 and 25°C,
which is suitable for all users. One other distinctive feature of the
system is that it is made without the use of chemical products. Attack
from mould is not possible owing to the thermal properties of the structure.
The product is guaranteed to be long-lasting, providing a pleasant environment
without being exposed to harmful substances. |
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