How your prefab timber house is made
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After the 2012 earthquake
The Emilia earthquake showed the value of a light, ductile structure: timber houses are calculated on the town's seismic zone and perform very well in tremors.
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Energy efficiency
Timber walls with continuous insulation, external insulation and high-performance windows: houses aiming at the top energy classes, for foggy winters and muggy plain summers.
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Prefabricated in our plant
Walls, floors and roof are made to measure in our plant, sheltered from rain and site conditions: they reach the site ready to assemble, with reliable times and millimetre precision.
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X-LAM, timber frame or mixed
Solid X-LAM panels for strength and seismic behaviour, timber frame for lightness and lower costs, or a mixed system: we choose the right solution for your project with you.
What our work includes
Structural design: timber structure calculated on the seismic, wind and snow loads of your town
Production: glulam and X-LAM panels made by Emma Industrie
Transport and assembly: delivery to site and erection by specialised teams
Advanced shell or turnkey: you decide how far we go
Our prefab timber houses
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Emilia-Romagna?
Yes, Emma Industrie's registered office is at Via Angelo Masini 12/14, 40126 Bologna; production takes place in our plant in Sicily.
Do you also build in the Apennines?
Yes: in the mountains the structure and roof are sized on the snow loads of the site's altitude.
How much does a prefab timber house cost?
It depends on the building system, floor area, finishing level and location. The cost-per-m² page explains what changes the price; for an exact figure we prepare a free quote on your project.
How long does assembly take?
The structure is produced in our plant and assembled on site in a few weeks; overall times depend mainly on permits, systems and finishes.