Practical guides
Stages of timber frame house construction — step by step
11 stages from first contact to handing over keys — detailed schedule, who is responsible and how long it takes. Realistically 4–6 months from contract.
May 5, 20267 min
Wood Solutions Blog
Timber-frame houses explained simply
Practical guides, technology facts, cost breakdowns, and case studies from 9 European countries. 23 years of experience in prefabricated timber-frame manufacturing.
Lifestyle
Energy efficiency of timber frame houses — how much can you really save
U=0.13 W/m²K, EUco<35 kWh/m²/year, ~€415 annual heating cost on 120 m² — see how frame technology delivers real money savings throughout exploitation.
April 28, 20266 min
Practical guides
Foundations for a timber frame house — slab, strip or pad?
Which foundation for a timber frame house? We compare slab, strip and pad foundations — when each type works best, what to watch out for, and how to plan contractor cooperation.
April 28, 20269 min
Cost & financing
Mortgage for a timber frame house — what you need to know
Will the bank grant a mortgage for a timber frame house? What documents do you need? How does staged financing work? We answer the key questions.
April 27, 20267 min
Technology
Passive house — what it is and why it matters
A passive house uses minimal energy for heating thanks to insulation, airtightness, and heat recovery. We explain the principles, technology, and real benefits of passive construction.
April 26, 20268 min
Technology
Scandinavian vs Canadian technology — why we build the Scandinavian way
Canadian and Scandinavian are two different timber frame building philosophies. We explain key differences in insulation, airtightness, prefabrication, and quality — and why Wood Solutions chose Scandinavian technology.
April 25, 20269 min
Technology
Factory prefabrication — why it beats on-site construction
From factory to foundation in 7 days. See how we manufacture wall panels under humidity control, why it eliminates installer mistakes and cuts build time by 70%.
April 22, 20266 min
Practical guides
House up to 70 m² on simplified notification — complete 2026 guide
A 70 m² house without a permit, 21 days after notification, no construction logbook. Check the legal requirements, limits, costs and ready designs.
April 15, 20267 min
Cost & financing
How much does a timber frame house cost in 2026? Full price list
€305/m² self-assembly kit, €810/m² developer standard, turnkey priced individually — see what each of 5 Wood Solutions packages includes, hidden costs (foundation, design, transport) and a full budget example for a 120 m² house.
April 10, 20269 min
Practical guides
Timber frame vs masonry house — which to choose in 2026?
Build time, cost per m², energy efficiency, durability, mortgage — check 7 objective criteria comparing a timber frame house with a masonry one.
April 2, 20267 min
Technology
Timber frame construction — how a modern wooden house is built
See what a modern timber frame construction is made of: KVH C24 timber, mineral insulation, vapour barrier, installation grid and cladding. Full Scandinavian wall cross-section.
March 15, 20268 min
Case studies
7 houses in Switzerland — alpine precision
Swiss investors expect manufacturing perfection. 7 houses delivered to the Alpine region — with KVH timber and millimeter factory precision.
March 1, 20264 min
Case studies
8 houses in Lithuania — our closest export market
Lithuania is our nearest foreign market. 8 single-family homes delivered to Vilnius and Klaipėda regions since 2010.
February 20, 20264 min
Case studies
Latvia — our home base and first market
Wood Solutions is based in Lielvārde, Latvia. This is where all our panels are manufactured and where our story began.
February 12, 20265 min
Case studies
35 houses in Denmark — hygge in timber frame technology
For Danish clients we have built 35 houses combining Scandinavian minimalism with very high BR18 energy standards.
February 5, 20265 min
Case studies
48 houses in Sweden — minimalism and timber facades
Swedish customers value functional simplicity, natural timber facades and energy efficiency. 48 completed projects since 2005.
January 25, 20265 min
Case studies
129 houses in Norway — our largest export market
Norway is our largest export market. Since 2002, we have delivered over 129 prefabricated timber frame houses to the most demanding climate in Scandinavia.
January 15, 20266 min
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