Building materials

WOOD AS A BUILDING MATERIAL

The use of wood in the domestic and international construction market is growing rapidly. The timber frame structure retains its basic physical properties for even 600 years if built with the right technology. Prefabricated wooden houses are fully competitive in terms of durability with well-built, traditionally structured houses. Thanks to modern technology, they also have better properties regarding many parameters. Our structures are made of CE-certified Austrian construction raw material, KVH (solid structural timber), which is a lengthened, solid structural beam that is dimensionally stable due to artificial drying and will not be deformed. Through artificial drying the use of chemical wood preservatives can be avoided, so we can create a healthier environment inside the built houses.

CELLULOSE THERMAL INSULATION

Cellulose insulation is made from recycled paper waste, and the energy required to produce it is only a fraction of the energy required to produce conventional insulation. The cellulose insulation material is almost completely recyclable, and it is installed at its final place of use by a completely waste-free, so-called blown technology. When preparing cellulose insulation, the waste paper is sorted during recycling, coarsely shredded, mixed with boric acid, and then finely ground. Boric acid protects cellulose insulation from insects and fungal attacks and makes it resistant to rot and fire. Boric acid is a naturally occurring substance that is used in the food industry in addition to the construction industry. It is used in agriculture for foliar fertilization because boron plays an essential role in the nutrient uptake of plants. Cellulose insulation does not contain substances harmful to health or irritating. Cellulose insulation is a better thermal and acoustic insulation substance than glass or rock wool. Its impregnating thermal insulation properties are further enhanced by the fact that it is guaranteed to fill even the smallest cavities due to the incorporation technology applied. Due to the gap-free nature, the insulation of your home will surely be free of thermal bridging. The high value of the heat storage capacity of cellulose insulation means that it is very difficult for the insulation and the wall to heat up even in summer. The cellulose insulation absorbs moisture, if necessary, and dispenses it again, i.e. it regulates the humidity in the interior space. In addition, it does all this without changing its thermal insulation value.

Fire resistance of cellulose

Cellulose insulation has reliable fire protection properties. It achieved the best rating among combustible insulations: EN 1350-I Class: B2 (non-combustible, withstands open flame for 30 minutes).

VAPOUR BARRIER, VAPOUR CONTROL AND VAPOUR PERMEABLE FILMS

Proper, correct airtightness and moisture management is one of the most important requirements for a modern building, which is achieved with the right technological film systems.

BUILDING BOARDS

Plaster fibre building board is ideal for automated, factory machining and provides excellent rigidity to our structures. It is statically scalable, has high fire retardant properties, and can be used universally on external and internal walls, both in wet and dry rooms. OSB building board is a common, cost-effective solution for achieving the required rigidity. Formaldehyde-free boards are used. Both plaster fibre and OSB boards have excellent load-bearing capacities: wall mounts intended for general conditions of use can be resolved more easily and safely with them, compared to hollow brick walls. For surfaces designed for high loads (boilers, suspended cabinets), a reinforcement consisting of KVH beams is installed behind the building boards.

DOORS AND WINDOWS

Depending on the customer’s needs, we also use high-quality plastic, wood and aluminium wood/aluminium plastic doors and windows in our system.

Plastic

The plastic doors and windows are made of high-quality German SCHÜCO profiles according to the product design by our supplier partner, with 3-layer glazing. Our system includes the SCHÜCO Living 82 profile system.

Wooden

The wooden doors and windows are also manufactured for us by our supplier partner with 3 layers of thermal protection glazing, in excellent quality. In different colours and with different options for operation.

Aluminium

These types of doors and windows are included in our premium offer. The supplier manufactures plastic and aluminium wood/ aluminium plastic doors and windows for us.

SHADING

Among our shading systems you can find all kinds of generally used shading solutions: louvres, jalousies, shutters, solar nets. These are available with manual, electric or even fully automatic operation.

FACADE APPEARANCE

The facade of the building reflects the zeitgeist. It is able to show how innovative construction products and technologies that enable quality workmanship affect traditional and modern architectural styles. The facade is a defining element of our built environment, for which different manufacturers are responsible. In addition to following trends, it is also worth paying attention to its aesthetic harmonization with the environment. A well-chosen facade is well ventilated and supports thermal insulation. It protects the wall of the house from the outside from the weather: rain, snow, wind, ice, cold, heat.

Facade thermal insulation

Different facade thermal insulation systems can be placed on the walls from the outside. At BERGER Házak Zrt., we most often use wood wool and EPS systems. Wood wool is a natural material which, in combination with plaster fibre building boards and cellulose thermal insulation, forms a vapour-technically open system, i.e. the walls made of it are able to release the absorbed vapour outwards from the building. This results in houses with extremely favourable building physics and biological properties, which allow for the creation of a unique living environment. The EPS system is used due to its high thermal insulation capacity and cost-effectiveness. With EPS systems, the insulation values typical of passive houses can be achieved even with a smaller cross section.

Plaster

The plaster can be used to create a creative surface on the facade in almost unlimited variations, from completely smooth plaster to rough surfaces. An additional advantage of plaster over various decorative coverings is that it can be repainted at any time, so you can maintain a clean and modern surface on your the house.

Wood panelling

When designing an exterior facade cladding, the choice of material is a key issue. The wooden cladding is also a decorative element suitable for covering the facade. The beauty of the wood panelling is inimitable, which undoubtedly gives the house a unique look.

Composite cover

With the help of the wall cladding panel, you have creative options when designing the facade cladding or creating interiors. In addition to the natural wood effect, it can also be ordered in modern colours or with stone surfaces. High-quality wall cladding panel is a construction product that can be used permanently in the form of a large board.

Beam

Wood has excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties, so we can achieve highly favourable energy values with wood masonry. Another advantage is that the climate of the apartment is optimal, thanks to the fact that wood can absorb a high amount of vapour, and if the air is too dry, it “breathes” and releases the right amount of vapours from the walls into the air. The heat storage capacity of the walls of log houses is high, thus, in addition to the favourable heating costs in winter, it does not overheat in the summer months; not to mention that this covering is characterized by elegant and rustic appearance.

Metal plate

Quality sheet metal coverings and claddings can be used extremely widely in both monumental and modern environments. Due to the aesthetic and light machining of the sheet metal, it does not limit the designer’s imagination, even the most special architectural ideas can be realized with it. Furthermore, the quality sheet metal coating is long lasting and weather resistant.

ROOFING

There is also a wide range to choose from when it comes to roofing. Nowadays, tile covering is still the most popular option. The range of available products is wide: by colour, shape or form. It can be plain or corrugated, fired ceramic or concrete tiles. Of course, in addition to classic tile covering, we also offer aluminium shells as well as several flat roof systems.

ENGINEERING

With a good design, half of the energy needed to run a building can be saved. Environmentally conscious, energy-saving solutions are becoming increasingly important in the domestic construction industry. From 2020 on, only nearly zero-energy use residential buildings can be built. Builders are becoming more open to new technologies and materials and are also thinking more and more consciously about engineering equipment in a complex system. Planning for both resident comfort and energy efficiency is key. Our offers include the most up-to-date solar panel systems, electric heating solutions, heat pumps, ventilation equipment and smart home applications for our customers.

Heat pump

Heat pump systems provide domestic hot water and heat comfort for family houses and buildings. It is quiet and comfortable with low consumption. A well-chosen heat pump system can reduce the heating energy consumption of your home up to 75%.

Design of sanitary block

These include sanitary ware, sanitary and washroom hygiene products, and associated furniture. Commonly known as washbasins, toilets, bathtubs, urinals, shower cubicles. It is important to have good quality sanitary ware in our home, as you use them every day. There are many different types of bathroom furniture. Washbasins are also available in wall-mounted, built-in and floor-fixed designs. This way, they can perfectly fit into the atmosphere of your bathroom. It is worth choosing these elements well, as the sanitary rooms are designed for a long term, 10-15 years.