Solid wood

[Gukken]

Should the massive wood surface be visible? Then it becomes weather protected, alternatively sand surfaces that have been exposed to rain/UV light for a while.

Visible wood is also quite tedious to repair if it gets damaged.

I'm working on a large glulam/CLT project. Make sure to buy the right quality of CLT if you want it to be visible. Preferably planed after production. This way you avoid glue residues + pressure marks from rollers and presses.

 

[bunni]

Thank you for the replies everyone! I've been so busy that I haven't seen the responses here until now.

Is the massive wooden surface supposed to be visible? Then it's weather protection or sanding surfaces that have been exposed to rain/UV light for a while.
Visible wood is also quite cumbersome to repair if it gets damaged.

I'm almost certain we will choose an exterior cladding, preferably maintenance-free. Still open to different types of materials, etc., but I think we're inclined to go for something grayish.

 

[bunni]

It must reasonably be traditional log houses that are being referred to. KL elements are just a framework (+ insulation) that can be covered with any (?) facade. So those houses, I presume, generally look like any other house?

You are probably absolutely right about this; it seems to be a very varied definition from what I understand... especially in Norway where it is not as widespread as in Sweden!

 

[sliderr]

i build a house like this, you cover the CLT with rain/wind protection fabric and an outerlayer with or without isolation.