One of our objectives at Palmatin is to provide our clients with quality and affordable products, as the price of the houses should not control the quality of the products. To do so, we select and purchase the raw materials. We establish contact with our clients and work with them on their projects. We also … Continued
Many elements impact the price of a house, therefore it is complicated to establish a price without detailing the project. Generally speaking, the price of a log house is influenced by the type of logs, the insulation and choice of materials, the size of the house and construction in the factory, the architecture complexity and … Continued
The U-value, or thermal transmittance, is the rate of heat transfer through the structure. The rate will vary depending on the building structure, material, thickness of wood and insulation. The better the insulation of the building is, the lowest the thermal transmittance will be. The U-value thus indicates if a building is efficient when retaining … Continued
Palmatin houses meet the requirements of quality, environment and efficiency. The houses can be classified in the latest generations of buildings in terms of innovation, building consumption and nature protection. However, some countries and localities may have specific requirements. If you want to know if the house can meet them, you can visit our webpage … Continued
In Europe, buildings represent approximately 40% of the total energy consumption and 36% of the CO2 emissions and are therefore the single largest energy consumer in Europe, ahead of industrial sectors. A house is considered as passive when its energy demand is lower than 15 kWh/ m²/ year and its total energy consumption (including cooling, … Continued
The period between the start of a house project and the delivery on the construction site is specific to each project as many elements can influence the duration, such as the house changes and validation of details, the rapidity of exchanges between Palmatin teams and the clients, the size of the project, etc.. In average, … Continued
A log house does not need major maintenance after completion. However, punctual maintenance, careful attention to the house and some refreshment are necessary. The new log house owner can adjust metallic tie rods and metallic rods, following the instructions we provide. The wood facade should be refreshed with new stain or paint after a few … Continued
Your family is growing and a need for space is felt? You are thinking about a conservatory from where to enjoy the garden view or you simply think more meter squares can add a plus to your home? From first glance, there are no restrictions to extend the house after completion. Nevertheless, there is a … Continued
Wood is a living element. After being harvested, the wood is still breathing, changing and interacting with the environment. Wind, air, sunlight, climate change, location…many factors influence the wood ageing process and its appearances. These factors will darken the wood through time to grey hues. To prevent the wood from becoming darker, or protect its … Continued
When selecting the materials for your prefabricated house, two options are available for the finish of the external walls. You can select the wooden one: the walls will be covered with wooden cladding, or you can opt for the plastered finish, providing with a stone or plaster imitations. Both of these coatings are easy to … Continued
