Prefabricated Wooden Frame Houses
The Art of Modern Home Building:
Frame House Panel Houses as the New European Standard
Imagine: you order a house on Monday, and a few months later you’re already drinking coffee in your new living room. Sounds fantastic? Not for those who have discovered the secret of modern home building.
While most Europeans wait years for their homes to grow brick by brick, progressive homeowners are enjoying life in new, warm, and economical houses. At the center of this quiet revolution is Frame House, a Latvian factory changing the rules of the game.
You might think: “Latvia? Why not Germany or a local builder?” That’s the genius of the solution – German quality at a price that makes you double-check your calculator. Today, former skeptics are lining up with orders.
The uniqueness of these houses is not just in their quick assembly or attractive price. It’s a philosophy of modern living where every element is thoughtfully designed down to the smallest detail. German machines produce panels with millimeter precision, and the quality department checks every centimeter of your future home.
Clients from the Netherlands, Germany, and France have discovered that a house from Latvia saves money and surpasses local alternatives. And while you’re thinking it over, happy Frame House owners are already saving on heating and enjoying comfort.
Want to know how a house that is three times lighter than brick can be warmer, quieter, and more durable? Keep reading, and we will reveal the secrets of technology that is changing not only the way of construction but also the philosophy of modern housing.
1. Main Characteristics of Frame Construction
Have you ever wondered why Scandinavians, known for their practical approach to life, prefer frame houses to all others? Or why in earthquake-prone Japan, 90% of houses are built using frame technology? The secret lies in the unique characteristics that make Frame House panel homes not just housing, but true masterpieces of engineering art.
«Lightness That Surprises»
Imagine a house that weighs three times less than its brick counterpart. A house that can be built on a plot where a conventional foundation would simply collapse under the weight of concrete and brick. A frame house from Frame House is the embodiment of engineering elegance: solid as a rock, but light as a feather.
This phenomenal lightness is no accident. Frame House engineers calculate each beam and post with millimeter precision, creating a structure where nothing is superfluous. Every gram works for you, providing reliability without excess weight. And what does this mean for your wallet? Savings of up to 40% on the foundation – money you can invest in a terrace for summer barbecues or a smart home system.
«Speed That Takes Your Breath Away»
“Time is money” is not just a saying for those building a house. Every month of delay means rent you continue to pay, rising material prices, stress, and disappointment.
Now imagine: from the moment of project approval to housewarming, only 4-6 months pass. Not years. Months. Your friends will just be starting to dig the foundation for their brick house, while you’re already inviting them to your housewarming. How is this possible? Thanks to Frame House’s factory production, where 80% of the work is done in controlled conditions of modern manufacturing, not under rain and snow at the construction site.
«Thermal Insulation That Changes the Rules of the Game»
Remember those winter days when you wrapped yourself in a blanket while the heating meter spun at a frightening rate? With a frame house from Frame House, those days are in the past. Think about it: a 30 cm thick wall retains heat better than a 60 cm thick brick wall.
The secret is in the multi-layered wall construction using Rockwool stone wool, which works true wonders. Created from molten stone, this wool doesn’t just retain heat – it creates an impenetrable barrier to cold with a thermal conductivity value of just 0.035-0.040 W/m·K. The fibrous structure of Rockwool fills every millimeter between the frame elements, leaving no “cold bridges.”
But thermal insulation is just the beginning of this material’s advantages. Rockwool doesn’t burn even at temperatures of 1000°C, providing your wooden house with an unprecedented level of fire safety. It absorbs noise, creating an atmosphere of tranquility in the house, even if thunder is rumbling outside or a truck is passing by. Meanwhile, the material “breathes,” allowing vapor to pass through but repelling water – an ideal balance for a healthy microclimate without dampness and mold.
The result? Heating savings of up to 40% annually. Over 10 years, these savings can exceed the cost of the insulation itself several times over! And since Rockwool maintains its properties for more than 50 years without settlement or deformation, your house will remain warm and cozy for decades, without the need for additional insulation or repairs.
When your neighbors complain about high heating bills in winter, you’ll be enjoying the perfect temperature at minimal cost – another advantage of the forward-thinking choice of Frame House.
«Economic Efficiency That Changes the Concept of Construction»
“Cheap and cheerful” doesn’t apply to Frame House frame houses. A different principle works here: “Reasonable and excellent.” Consider the full picture: lower material costs, savings on the foundation, lightning-fast construction speed, minimal heating costs, no need for major repairs for many years.
Frame House clients from the Netherlands, Germany, and other Western European countries have calculated that the total savings when building a frame house amount to 25-30% compared to traditional technologies. And if you consider the subsequent savings on operation – the difference becomes even more impressive.
«All-Season Construction – Build When You Want»
“We’ll have to wait until spring” – this phrase is unfamiliar to Frame House clients. Snow, rain, frost, or heat – the weather doesn’t matter when the main part of the work is done in controlled factory conditions. The installation of ready-made panels on site takes minimal time, and even in the middle of winter, your house will be ready right on schedule.
«Durability That Breaks Myths»
“Frame houses are not durable” – an outdated myth that shatters against the reality of modern production. Frame House homes are designed for a service life of 100+ years. Modern materials and wood protection technologies, perfect ventilation, and thoughtful design make these houses no less durable than their brick counterparts.
In Northern Europe and the USA, frame houses built 50-70 years ago still serve their owners, maintaining all their excellent characteristics. And modern Frame House technologies have only improved this time-tested concept.
The thickness of lumber plays a critical role in the durability, stability, and comfort of a frame house. Here’s how it manifests:
«Vibration and Structural Rigidity»
Thin boards (for example, 45x95 mm) in a frame structure are prone to micro-vibrations under load. These vibrations occur during ordinary household activities – walking, closing doors, operating household appliances. Over time, this leads to several problems:
- Acoustic discomfort: characteristic floor creaking and slight wall rattling
- Feeling of a “living” house that seems to react to every movement
- Gradual loosening of joints, which reduces the overall strength of the structure
Using thicker boards (70x195 mm), as Frame House does, radically changes the situation. Massive frame elements have significantly greater inertia and bending resistance, which:
- Minimizes vibrations even under significant loads
- Creates a sense of solidity and fundamentality of the house
- Provides acoustic stability (absence of creaks and crackling)
«Deformation and Longevity»
Thin lumber is more susceptible to deformation over time:
- With changes in humidity, a thin board warps and twists more
- Under long-term load, a thin beam has greater deflection
- During heating and cooling, thin elements expand and contract more unevenly
- Walls won’t “warp” over time
- Ceilings will remain perfectly level even after 50 years
- Window and door openings will maintain their geometry, which eliminates problems with hardware
«Innovative Solution for Load-Bearing Elements»
Particularly impressive is Frame House’s approach to creating long and heavily loaded structural elements. For spanning large distances and load-bearing beams, the factory uses glued beam technology:
- Two or more 70x195 mm beams are glued together with special moisture-resistant adhesives under pressure
- This creates a monolithic element with exceptional strength and rigidity
- The orientation of wood fibers in the glued elements is optimized for maximum strength
- Practically no deflection even under significant loads
- Minimal risk of cracks and other defects typical of large-sized solid lumber
- Superior resistance to twisting and other deformations
«Practical Implications for Owners»
In everyday life, the use of thicker lumber from Frame House manifests in several aspects:
- Floors don’t creak or flex under foot
- Absence of the crackling characteristic of many frame houses when temperatures change
- Doors and windows work flawlessly throughout the life of the house
- Creates a feeling of massiveness and solidity, as in traditional houses made of stone or brick
Ready to find out which type of frame technology is right for you? What innovations have Frame House made possible in building houses that exceed even strict European standards? Keep reading – the most interesting part is ahead.
2. Types of Frame Technologies
