Industrial warehouses and buildings
Production, storage, and logistics buildings made of wooden structures
Industrial halls and buildings with load-bearing structures made of glued laminated timber (Glulam / BSH / GLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) are a highly efficient and sustainable alternative to conventional steel and concrete structures.
This type of construction combines high load-bearing capacity, cost-effectiveness, and excellent performance characteristics, making it particularly suitable for production, logistics, and warehouse buildings.
Key materials in industrial timber construction
Laminated timber (Glulam / BSH / GLT)
Laminated timber consists of at least three dried lamellas of coniferous wood glued together with parallel grain orientation. This is the classic and proven material for long-span beams and load-bearing elements with complex geometries in engineered timber construction.
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL)
LVL is a highly efficient engineered wood product made from approximately 3 mm thin veneer layers glued together under pressure. The material is characterised by significantly higher strength compared to laminated wood and allows for thinner cross-sections under the same loads.
Advantages of combining BSH and LVL in industrial buildings
Large spans without columns
The high load-bearing capacity of BSH and LVL allows for the creation of open spaces without internal columns with spans of up to 60 meters and more. This is a key advantage for production and storage halls where maximum flexibility of the interior space is required.
Slim and efficient structures
The use of LVL for heavily loaded elements allows for a significant reduction in the cross-sections of beams and columns. This results in more usable space, lower structural weight, and better architectural appearance.
Cost-effectiveness
Combining laminated wood and LVL allows for optimised use of each material where it is most effective. The lower weight compared to concrete structures reduces transportation and installation costs and foundation requirements.
High fire resistance
In the event of a fire, wood forms a protective charred layer that slows down the burning process and protects the inner core of the element. As a result, wooden structures often retain their load-bearing capacity for longer than unprotected steel structures.
Sustainability and ecological balance
Wooden industrial buildings act as long-term CO₂ storage. At the end of their service life, the materials can be recycled or used for energy recovery in an environmentally friendly way.
Chemical resistance
Unlike steel, wood is resistant to many chemical influences. This makes it particularly suitable for agricultural, storage, and industrial buildings where there is an aggressive environment or the presence of chemicals.
Practical application of combined systems: In practice, laminated wood beams are most often used as primary load-bearing elements, while LVL is used in heavily loaded details, columns, beams, or as reinforcing diaphragms, for example in roof sheathing.
This combination ensures maximum structural efficiency, optimal use of material, and a long service life for the building.
A sustainable solution for modern industrial construction
Industrial halls and buildings made of BSH and LVL offer a modern, sustainable, and cost-effective solution that meets high requirements for load-bearing capacity, fire safety, flexibility, and long-term service life.