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Timber performs reliably as long it is worked and certified by companies with proven technical and professional solvency and the necessary guarantees are required (chemical and construction protection).

The design project is the main tool to establish methods to prevent the emergence of pathologies in timber structures, reducing maintenance costs and improving building quality and safety. Project manufacturing, implementation and control must strictly comply with requirements to prevent unforeseen conditions in the structure.

Holtza carries out the entire process and provides every guarantee, from the moment the timber is purchased until it is assembled.

 

Advantages of timber over traditional construction.

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Sustainability and ecology, energy saving.

Timber is the only renewable organic raw material that can be fully used throughout its life cycle (once it is no longer needed it can be reintroduced into nature or used to produce energy), it can be used on a large scale and it allows sustainable development (controlled forest production and preservation of the environment and ecological balance).

Energy consumption during the timber conversion process is much lower than in the case of steel, aluminium and concrete:

  • 1 tonne of wood 430 Kwh
  • 1 tonne of concrete 1,720 Kwh
  • 1 tonne of steel 2,700 Kwhv
  • 1 tonne of aluminium 1,700 Kwh
Also, improved manufacturing techniques and new products make full use of production waste and silvicultural treatments (sawdust, pruning waste, etc.)

Holtza, S.A., holds the Chain of Custody certificate for forest waste, certified by AENOR, in accordance with Certificate PEFC/14-38-00001-02 promoting sustainable forest management. Holtza, S.A., carries out its activity in accordance with an environmental management system which is certified in accordance with AENOR standard UNE-EN ISO 14001:2004, as recorded in Environmental Management Certificate ES-2004/0531, which covers all of the company’s activities.

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Speed, money saving, design, quality and durability.

Quick turnaround times, cheap elevation and transport costs, match between design and end result, many design possibilities (curved beams, large clearances, etc.) and structure quality and durability.

interior casa de maderaFor more than 23 years Holtza has created projects with a combination of Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Construction, with constant investment in technology, safety and service. The result is a streamlined process and increased quality in the completed works.

The ever-evolving timber conversion technology allows its features and properties to be optimised.

When timber is kept in the ideal conditions it is one of the longest-lasting materials, hence the importance of structure design (construction protection) and product quality (chemical protection by the company).
Preventive protection (the right choice of wood type, treatment, construction solution and handling until the end of the works) guarantees structure performance.

Unlike other materials, timber is resistant to chemical and harsh substances. That is why timber structures are ideal for buildings and warehouses that store products such as fertilizers, salt and acids.

Holtza, S.A., holds the following product quality certificates:

  • AITIM -15-01 “Laminated timber structure manufacturing”
  • AITIM -22-02 “Laminated timber structure engineering and installation”
  • DIN 1052 “A” del OTTO-GRAF “Laminated timber structure design, calculation and manufacturing”
  • Holtza, S.A.’s management system is AENOR-certified in accordance with standard UNE EN-ISO 9001:2000, as recorded in Registered Company Certificate ES-0446/1998, which covers all of the company’s activates.

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Well-being, health and aesthetics.

Many articles held in high regard amongst the scientific community, including those published by CONFEMADERA and BIOMECHANICS INSTITUTE OF VALENCIA, associate timber with well-being, claiming that timber constructions improve our quality of life:

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  • It provides good ACOUSTIC CORRECTION, which directly influences our mood and behaviour (better quality sleep, reduces risk of coronary diseases, etc.)
  • It provides good THERMAL INSULATION (energy saving), and REDUCES AMBIENT HUMIDITY (due to its hygroscopic properties).
  • It is an excellent shock absorber, reducing the risk of ligament injuries and fractures.
  • It prevents the transmission of static electricity.
  • It creates subjective comfort with warm and cosy atmospheres, which helps to boost people’s emotional state.

Grupo Holtza, S.L - Poligono Industrial Gojain - C/ Padurea 2b 01170 - LEGUTIANO (Alava - España)
Tel.: (+34) 945 465 508 - Fax: (+34) 945 465 570 - holtza@holtza.es
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