NOVATOP - a remedy for defects in timber constructions

The NOVATOP panel has only 84 mm.

Fundamentally dry wood
When constructing a building, it is crucial to pay attention to the use of low-quality wooden structures that form the most important part of the house – the framework. A particularly dangerous factor is the use of natural wood that has not been properly sorted and dried, especially in constructions where the wood is embedded and cladded. This can lead to deformation of the structure. Shrinkage causes cracking of surface finishes in the interior, and in extreme cases, it can even damage the airtight envelope. NOVATOP solid panels are a safe choice in this regard because they are made from thoroughly sorted and certified lumber dried to 8%. The panels are pressed from solid laminates glued in a crosswise manner, making the all-wood structure stable, safe, and preventing deformation as with other construction systems. Thanks to these properties, the exposed load-bearing structure can remain the final surface and elegantly combine natural wood with a modern interior.

Minimum assembly joints
Every joint on the construction site is influenced by human factors; the more joints and details that are resolved on-site, the higher the risk of error. A significant advantage of NOVATOP is the simplicity of the details, minimal number of assembly joints, and straightforward wall compositions (panel, insulation, facade). For instance, the exterior walls of a single-story house can be made from just four panels measuring up to 2.95x12m, meaning there are only four joints that need to be treated. The simplicity of execution reflects not only in the speed of construction but also in the economic aspects of the entire project. Moreover, everything is already pre-cut in the factory using CNC machines with millimeter precision – windows, doors, joints (and not on site by a carpenter with a chainsaw), making the details very precise and therefore reliably airtight. The potential for errors during assembly is thus significantly eliminated.

Airtightness without membranes
In new buildings, especially passive ones, airtightness of the envelope is crucial. This is usually ensured in conventional wooden buildings by a membrane, which is very susceptible to damage. On-site, it is practically impossible to control the quality of execution, especially in the most sensitive areas of the construction, such as corners of rooms, all penetrations through the wall, sockets, hooks, etc. If this layer is compromised, it will manifest over time in the form of increased water vapor flow, condensation, and mold growth, leading to possible decay. This affects not only the lifespan of the construction but also the health of its users. Environments with mold are the cause of allergies, skin diseases, and respiratory illnesses. NOVATOP eliminates this problem by ensuring that the load-bearing all-wood construction creates an airtight envelope and vapor barrier in one, requiring no membranes! All NOVATOP panels are inherently airtight from the factory due to the manufacturing technology.

Technological advancement
The technological advancement of the NOVATOP system eliminates the errors typical of conventional wooden buildings and thus significantly increases the quality of finished constructions. NOVATOP excels in construction speed, precision of individual components, easy maintenance of the airtightness of the envelope, and minimization of errors caused by human factors. The construction is not made by a carpenter from plans on-site but by a CNC machine in a hall with great precision from data provided by the designer. Moreover, you always receive health-safe materials from a Czech manufacturer using Czech wood with Swiss know-how. Solid wooden panels (designated as CLT from the English "Cross Laminated Timber"), are proving to be the most promising technology for building wooden houses in global markets and are quickly gaining popularity here as well. Buildings constructed in the Czech Republic already number in the dozens.

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