A healthy forest
Forest management is of great importance, especially in the Alpine regions. Only a healthy forest can fulfil its purification, recreation and protective roles. As a Tyrolean timber construction company we bear our share of responsibility for the condition and protection of our forest.

Timber is a natural product
Timber is a natural product and a multi-layered material. Its two most important components are cellulose and lignin. Cellulose gives timber its high tensile strength, while lignin binds the cellulose fibres. If one compares timber with reinforced concrete, it can be said that the cellulose within timber is equivalent to the reinforcement steel within concrete, while lignin is comparable to the cement component.

Timber is lasting
Different types of timber have different resistances to wood-destroying organisms. Within a lumber cross-section there are also differences in natural durability. Therefore we pay close attention to the selection of suitable types of timber and timber components when planning a construction project, ensuring that you enjoy your dream home for generations to come.

The versatility of timber
Different types of timber offer various fields of application, both technically and visually. Because of its high strength–to-weight ratio, its versatility and its easy ability to be combined with other materials, timber is a universal building material, which can meet the needs of various design wishes.

Pre-fabrication regardless of weather conditions
Through pre-fabrication of the building components in our factory halls, and therefore independent of the weather, quality assurance is considerably simplified. Our high-quality and highly precise computer-controlled machinery guarantees efficient and exact manufacturing.

Particularly short construction period
The high level of pre-fabrication of our buildings, due to the technology used and our team’s excellent know-how, significantly reduces the construction period. The favourable weight/strength ratio of timber results in relatively lightweight single elements, meaning that a building can be constructed within a few days (without interior fittings). Therefore the expensive financial periods for the builder are shortened and stress significantly reduced. 

Gain in net-useful area
In comparison with a stone house and given the same thermal insulation, the 'slim' construction of a timber house results in a considerable gain in useful interior area. For example, given the same floor space, a timber house has around 10% more useable area, and, in an average single-family house, this equates to an additional room.

The proven construction principle
The principles of timber construction have been proven millions of times in Scandinavian and North American countries. The oldest Canadian timber houses are over 400 years old. These construction principles have been improved by us with enhanced innovative strength and adapted to fit the Austrian climate, living conditions and regulations, as well as your wishes.

The simple choice for a building extension
Schafferer Holzbau understands about changing habits and needs during a lifetime. Modern timber houses are very easily able to accommodate extensions and reconstructions, making extravagant, tedious and costly demolition work unnecessary.

The pleasant indoor climate
In stone houses warmth is absorbed by the walls. Timber houses however warm up very quickly  as there are no thermal overhangs. The small difference in temperature between wall surfaces and indoor air prevents inconvenient, disruptive draughts.

The ecology
Growing wood absorbs the greenhouse gas CO2 from the air and permanently stores it (therefore preventing it from being emitted into the atmosphere).
Timber components can be processed after their serviceable life without any problems, thereby effectively protecting the environment.

The processing of timber needs only a little energy in comparison with other building materials.