Technology

How a KONTIO home is built

KONTIO homes are built on the patented, non-settling SmartLog™ beam, a choice of Nordic-pine profiles and corner joints, and the proven properties of solid wood — from fire resistance to thermal insulation to ecological footprint. Choose the technology you're curious about.

Interior of a modern KONTIO SmartLog™ home with large glazing, Mynämäki, Finland

SmartLog™ CLT beam

The SmartLog™ beam is a patented non-settling beam made of horizontal and vertical laminations, combining the quality of a classic log structure with CLT technology.

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Detail of a timber post and beam structure in a KONTIO house's interior

Beam types

KONTIO uses exclusively Nordic/Arctic pine and offers several beam profiles plus three types of corner joint — Long Corner, Eagle Corner and Neo Corner.

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Solid log facade of a KONTIO house

Fire resistance

The fire resistance of KONTIO's beam structures was tested by Finland's VTT Technical Research Centre to the DIN 4102 and ISO 834 standards — with results of R30 and R60.

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Snow-covered KONTIO house with glowing windows in winter

Energy performance

Thanks to solid wood, KONTIO homes have excellent thermal insulation — their airtightness has been verified by VTT Technical Research Centre tests in Finland, with an N50 result.

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KONTIO bungalow in Starovice surrounded by a flowering meadow

Ecology

A KONTIO timber home — the right choice for the environment

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