Rating of the best manufacturers of glued laminated timber for 2022

Recently, glued laminated timber has enjoyed maximum popularity in the construction market. This type of material is ideal for the construction of habitable cottages, as well as gazebos, bathhouses and other structures. It gained its popularity for several reasons: firstly, it is very durable, and secondly, it has excellent thermal insulation properties, and is also easy to fit.

The right choice of glued beams

There are several rules that must be followed when choosing this building material.

• Profile size. Thanks to the mastered and established production, manufacturers offer a huge selection of sizes. The profile section starts from 45x130 mm to 275x275 mm.
• Beam thickness. When considering this criterion, it is important to consider what the house is being built for. If you plan to make a summer version, then the thickness should not exceed 160 mm, but if you plan to live in the house permanently, then this parameter should be at least 200 mm.
• Height. The standard height is 170-190 mm, but in some cases, the masters recommend choosing a bar with a height of 230 mm.
• Lamella thickness. It comes in the form of lamellas, so when buying, you should pay close attention to their thickness. The thinner the lamellae, the worse the quality of the material.
• Beam length. Before you start buying lamellas, you should focus on the design of the house. As a rule, the length of the beam does not exceed 12 meters. If necessary, you can order a longer length, but this has several disadvantages. First of all, this is due to transportation, as well as the fact that it is more difficult to build from such a bar. If a manufacturer offers bars 6 meters long, then this means only one thing - the equipment in this production is old. If you purchase such logs, you will have to increase construction costs due to the large number of joints.
• Lamella length. This is another parameter that you should pay attention to when choosing. The log consists of lamellas, which are interconnected and represent a single whole. It is worth focusing on the length of these elements - the shorter they are, the worse the quality of the timber.It is best to choose logs in which the lamellas are at least 1.5 meters long.
• Environmental friendliness. How safe it will be to live in a new house depends only on the quality of the material. The only substance that can release toxic substances is the glue that is used in the construction of the house. Therefore, you should not save on lumber, the cheaper the material, the more toxic substances it can emit.
• Homogeneity of the material. As mentioned earlier, the bars consist of lamellae. It is very important that they are from the same tree. If different types of wood are used, then most likely such material is quickly deformed even from a minimal increase in humidity.

timber type	Advantages	Flaws
Glued	Resistant to torsion and cracking; increased strength; a huge selection of types and sizes; little shrinkage.	Increased cost; because of the glue, bad substances can be released; air exchange is disturbed.
profiled	Little cost; standard air exchange; environmental friendliness.	The material tends to dry out and curl; length is limited; the house shrinks over time.

Rating of the best manufacturers of glued laminated timber

Rating of foreign manufacturers

Lameco Lht Oy

This is a Finnish company that has appeared on the building materials market relatively recently. But at the same time, in a very short time, she expanded production. Initially, the company started with small orders, but then began to provide services for the construction of houses from glued beams. Lameko is currently the market leader in Finland. Houses are delivered in sets to almost all countries of the world. The products are very popular in the Russian market.Glued laminated timber from this manufacturer is environmentally friendly, beautiful and reliable.

• Quality material;
• Safe from an environmental point of view;
• Looks nice;
• Durable.

• Expensive.

Kontio Longhouses

Many years ago, Kontio came up with an innovative building material - glued beams. It is so popular that it has become widespread even outside of Finland. The company has peculiarities in its production: arctic pine is used for timber, the blanks of which are produced in winter. Glue is used exclusively German, completely safe. Wood consists only of dense fibers, so that a house made of such material will be very warm and durable.

• High-quality wood from dense fibers;
• Safe adhesive composition;
• Long service life.

• Increased cost.

Timber frame

Another Finnish company that appeared in 1995 and became known to the whole world. Initially, she was engaged in the fact that she produced simple houses from logs. However, people's needs have changed over time, so production has been improved to keep up with the latest technology. Currently, Timber offers round logs, as well as solid and glued logs. All this is also made from arctic pine, which has long established itself.

• The company successfully develops full-scale production;
• An impressive number of sections;
• The materials are completely safe.

• The only drawback is the high cost.

Finnlamelli

The company has many years of experience in the construction market, so it is popular not only in Finland, but also in Russia. In production, only modern technologies and high-quality materials are used. In our country, from this company there is not only glued laminated timber, but also ready-made houses that you just need to simply assemble on the spot.

• Huge assortment;
• Interesting house designs.

• The company not only supplies lumber, but also assembles houses according to projects, and does not always do it with high quality.

HONKA

This company is much more famous than all those already mentioned in this article, because it has existed since 1958. An interesting fact: the Queen of Great Britain herself ordered materials for her house here. It was Honka who first appeared on the construction market in Russia. The assortment includes five sizes of multi-lamellar timber.

• Traditions that have been passed down through the ages are honored;
• Modern technologies are used.

• High price;
• Customers are also not always satisfied with the assembly from this company - due to the mistakes of the builders, the timber subsequently cracks, which causes a violation of all its qualities.

Lumi Polar

LumiPolar has been on the market for over a hundred years. Unlike other companies, this one uses only spruce and pine, which grow in Finland, in its production. It also uses safe glue that does not emit toxic substances. Unlike most companies, LumiPolar supplies bars with a length of 13 meters. For this reason, they can only be transported by containers or trucks. Short slats are practically not used, only in cases where there is a need to create a complex knot.An interesting fact, Lumi Polar only use trees that are over 60 years old.

• The lock is hermetic;
• Thick slats;
• Safe glue.

• Not detected.

MaanHonka

Another Finnish company that honors the traditions of its country, but at the same time constantly improves its production by introducing modern technologies. The company supplies not only materials, but also ready-made kits. All wood is harvested exclusively in the winter, so there is no deformation. The bar has from two to four lamellas. Finished lumber is coated with a special compound that will protect it.

• Reliable products from high-quality Finnish wood;
• Connection of lamellas by hot method with simultaneous pressing;
• Protective coating

• Not detected.

Rating of Russian manufacturers

Tree Module

Relatively new company in the Russian sawn timber market. Despite this, the Drev Module delivers very high quality products, and also has a separate division that designs houses and other buildings from glued laminated timber. Thanks to the use of modern technologies, the Tree Module can build a house in three months, this is a very short time, but the quality does not suffer at all because of this. Wood from the Arkhangelsk region, in particular pine and spruce, comes into production.

• Favorable cost of materials;
• Products are manufactured according to all quality standards;
• Fast construction time.

• Little choice.

GK Priozersky Lesokombinat

Priozersky Lesocombinat appeared on the Russian market in 1999. He created a complete production cycle for wood processing.The plant not only produces glued laminated timber, but also builds buildings from it. The materials have all the necessary certificates confirming its quality. An important moment in the life of production was participation in the construction of buildings for the Olympics in Sochi in 2014.

• Fast and high-quality assembly of buildings;
• Quality materials;
• Necessary certificates confirming the quality.

• High price;
• After five years, cracks appear in the timber.

Vishera

Production appeared in 1993 and immediately began to conquer the market. The team included such people who are well versed in both design and glued beams. Today, Vishera produces elite class houses. The production capacity is such that Vishera can produce up to a hundred house kits per year.

• The production has a full cycle using modern technologies;
• Vishera is engaged in the creation of his own developments and inventions using advanced equipment.

• High price;
• Due to miscalculations in the design, over time, the timber begins to creak, condensation appears in the house and heat disappears.

Holtz House

Holz-House appeared on the market in 1998 and during this time managed to earn a reputation as a reliable manufacturer of glued laminated timber. The manufacturer uses the most modern innovative technologies both in the creation of glued beams and in the construction of houses according to their own projects. Wood comes from the Komi Republic, it is no worse than Finnish. However, according to customer reviews, things do not always go smoothly with Holz-House.

• A decent number of projects;
• Quality wood;
• The most modern technologies.

• When delivering a ready-made kit, deadlines are often missed;
• Antiseptic treatment is not always of high quality, due to which a fungus may appear on the lower rows.

Woodworking plant OLES

OLES is the leading company in Russia for the production of glued beams and prefabricated house kits. The company uses only modern technologies in its work. The length of the timber from Oles is 13.5 meters, thanks to which it is possible to implement the most complex projects from it. Pine and spruce from the Arkhangelsk region and Siberia, as well as from Valdai, are used for the production of glued laminated timber.

• Acceptable length of the finished timber;
• Quality raw materials;
• Adequate cost.

• According to buyers, the quality of the lamellas is not very constant - the edges are glued.

Glavstroy 365 "Wooden houses for life"

Initially, Glavstroy 365 was engaged in the construction of country cottages. Over time, the production itself appeared, and the number of brigades increased. Currently, Glavstroy 365 offers its customers a large number of services: you can visualize the project, and then complete the construction on a turnkey basis.

• Glued laminated timber is of excellent quality;
• At Glavstroy 365, they are very attentive to their customers;
• The company helps with design at all stages.

• Very poor range.

Yevlashevsky DoK

Yevlashevsky DoK has existed for a very long time, and since 1958 the production has been modernized many times.There was also this: the old workshops were completely destroyed, and new modern sites were erected in their place. The company is engaged in the construction of not only houses, but also baths, gazebos, and construction is carried out throughout the country. The only drawback of the company is the delay in terms.

• Huge work experience;
• Buildings are being erected all over the country;
• Adequate cost.

• Virtually no customer feedback;
• According to customer reviews, we can conclude that delivery times are very often violated.

DDM-Stroy

DDM-Stroy has been on the market for more than twelve years, and is a leader in the construction of glued beams. The production is the most modern and glued laminated timber is produced with the highest quality. Since the company is quite new in the construction market, very few finished projects have been completed.

• DDM-Stroy uses only the latest equipment;
• The company employs some of the most experienced designers;
• The manufacturer gives a three-year warranty.

• High price;
• Few houses built.

Izba DeLuxe

The company was founded in Moscow and is one of the four companies that have European certification for their products. This shows the quality of the goods and that they are safe from an environmental point of view. The hut can build a gazebo, a bathhouse, a pavilion and even a residential building, as well as a restaurant. Pine, spruce, larch and cedar are used as lumber. Glued laminated timber from Izba can be up to 32 meters long, which only means that the most innovative technologies are used for this.

• The wood is selected very carefully;
• Glued laminated timber can be up to 32 meters long;
• Glued logs can be created;
• Orders are fulfilled in a short time.

• Not detected.

KLM-Art

KLM-Art has a full production cycle, therefore, it is engaged not only in blanks, but also in the production of glued laminated timber. Angarsk pine, cedar, and larch are used as raw materials. Finished lamellas are dried using a special technology, and this gives a positive result - the buildings practically do not shrink.

• Finnish glue is used to create lamellas;
• Only dense wood is used as raw material;
• All lamellas are carefully examined for defects.

• Sometimes there may be delays in deliveries, but not critical.

TULLA

Tulla is a fairly large building materials company. A variety of trees are used, mainly pines from the Krasnoyarsk Territory and the Kirov Region, as well as larches and cedars. Although the company is domestic, it uses the most innovative technologies from Finland for its production, all Finnish standards are strictly observed.

• The company operates throughout the country;
• Reliable Finnish technology.
• Adequate cost.

• Not detected.

Domestic manufacturer rating table

Company name	An example of the cost of a standard section of a bar	Maximum length	Wood	Advantages
	Height x thickness, mm; price rub/m3	meters	Tree variety	Company Features
Vologda House-Building Plant (Vologda)	185 x 200; 50,000	16	Pine, spruce, cedar front lamella	10 year warranty, timber length up to 16 m
Narkhozstroy (Moscow)	185 x 200; n/a		Pine, spruce, larch, cedar	Works since 1994, warranty period 24 years
GOOD WOOD (Moscow)	185 x 200; n/a	12, more - on request	Pine, spruce, cedar	Independent technical supervision, remote control in your personal account, warranty up to 50 years
Priozersky Combine (St. Petersburg)	276 x 190; 65 000	13.5	Pine, spruce, cedar	Production of boards for lamellas, grinding and painting at the factory
APS-DSK (Vladimir region)	180 x 200; 59 900		Pine, spruce	Own logging, 15 year guarantee
DDM-Stroy	186 x 212; 58 000	12.5	Pine, spruce	Machines for cutting bowls "Tirol Castle", "Dovetail", etc.
HOLZ HOUSE	185 X 202; 60 000	13.5	Pine, spruce, cedar front slats	Production of imitation for finishing, 3 factories, antiseptic in production
Glavstroy 365	180 X 200; 50,000	6	Pine, spruce	Low cost, molding and finishing production, bowl cutting machines