RIGIPS in timber construction

Lightweight, healthy for living & safe as a system: Rigips solutions for all timber construction applications

Our timber construction expertise: when it comes to delivering high-quality, versatile buildings that also meet the requirements of sustainable construction, Rigips system solutions for timber and timber-frame construction offer a wealth of compelling advantages:

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• Timber construction combines wood, a renewable raw material, with cladding made from plasterboard and drywall systems
• Healthy and safe building practices with high standards for thermal, moisture, sound and fire insulation
• Cost and schedule reliability in planning thanks to shorter construction times due to prefabricated components, with no drying times and standardised processes that are partly weather-independent
• Building gaps in urban environments can be easily closed, and simple solutions can be found for adding storeys, extensions and renovations within the shortest construction time; floor space can be used optimally thanks to slim construction with high energy efficiency
• High levels of individuality and flexibility are possible, even for temporary use, thanks to easy dismantling

Timber construction is synonymous with healthy living, innovative and flexible building. One key advantage in the planning process is the short construction time. Compared to traditional solid construction methods, timber and plasterboard constructions eliminate the need for long drying phases. In terms of durability and sustainability, these materials complement each other perfectly, and they are also easy to separate and recycle when dismantled. To support this approach, Rigips also offers Easy Eco, a take-back service for source-separated Rigips and Rigidur board materials.

Rigips fire protection solutions in timber construction

Despite wood being fundamentally combustible, Rigips enables reliable structural fire protection in timber construction. Using tested gypsum and gypsum fibre boards allows wall, ceiling and roof constructions to achieve defined fire resistance durations that meet regulatory requirements. Appropriate system designs allow for cost-effective and compliant fire protection solutions for both standardised and bespoke timber construction projects.

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Rigips soundproofing solutions in timber construction

Rigips also facilitates effective sound insulation in timber construction. The aim is to reduce noise transmission to the extent that it is no longer perceived as disruptive, thereby making comfortable living and working possible. Rigips offers tested and high-performance system constructions that reliably achieve the required sound insulation performance. Careful planning and the professional execution of components are crucial.

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Rigips thermal and moisture protection in timber construction

Thanks to its design, timber construction offers excellent conditions for efficient thermal and moisture protection. The timber stud construction enables highly insulating components to be created where the load-bearing structure and insulation layer interlock, resulting in energy-efficient buildings. In terms of summer thermal protection, the heat storage capacity of building materials is essential: gypsum boards, for example, can buffer temperature spikes and contribute to a balanced indoor climate. Moisture protection aims to safeguard components from moisture penetration and condensation in the long term. Appropriate construction measures and coordinated layers are essential for limiting moisture entry and ensuring the construction's long-term functionality.

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Rigips solutions for structural engineering and construction

In general, timber construction, and particularly timber frame construction, boasts an efficient, material-appropriate load-bearing structure in which wood and board materials work together optimally. The load-bearing timber elements carry the loads, while the Rigips board cladding stiffens and stabilises the construction. Timber construction also offers advantages in the event of extraordinary impacts, such as earthquakes: its ductile behaviour enables buildings to absorb earthquake forces and dissipate them through deformation, rather than failing immediately. Coordinated Rigips systems provide economical, compliant and robust timber construction solutions for classic residential buildings and demanding applications alike.
There are Rigips product solutions for every timber construction application, including walls, ceilings and floors.
Rigips products can be used in timber construction in a wide range of ways, whether indoors, in wet rooms or even outdoors, and can meet various structural engineering, fire protection, soundproofing and surface quality requirements.

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