Accelerating Construction with Precision-Engineered Timber
MECi Trade is an exclusive regional distributor of Holz100, an Austrian-engineered solid wood building system designed for the modern industrial market. Unlike traditional construction methods, Holz100 utilises CNC-fabricated solid wood panels connected by wooden dowels, eliminating the need for glue, nails, or chemical preservatives.
The Industrial Advantage
- Rapid Deployment: Structural shells for multi-story buildings can be erected in days, significantly reducing on-site labor costs and project timelines.
- Structural Integrity: The solid wood panel system offers superior load-bearing capacity, seismic resilience, and fire resistance (exceeding statutory requirements).
- Sustainability: 100% natural materials with a low carbon footprint. Ideal for projects targeting LEED, BREEAM, or DGNB certification.
- Health & Wellness: No off-gassing or chemical additives. The wood naturally regulates humidity, creating a healthy indoor environment.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Solid spruce/pine panels |
| Connection | Wooden dowels (no metal fasteners in the structural core) |
| Standards | Compliant with Eurocode 5 and local building regulations |
| Sourcing | Sustainable forestry practices (FSC/PEFC) |
Key Advantages, Thermal Efficiency, and Resilience
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Key Advantages | Solid wood panels provide inherent thermal mass, acoustic insulation, and durability. The dowel-based connection system is self-aligning and allows for minor structural adjustments during assembly. |
| Thermal Efficiency | The high density of solid wood provides superior thermal insulation. Combined with the continuous timber frame, the system achieves high thermal performance while maintaining structural integrity. |
| Resilience | The system is designed to withstand seismic activity and extreme weather conditions, with proven performance in regions subject to high seismic risk and variable climate conditions. |
| Charring Protection | The solid wood structure naturally chars when exposed to fire, forming a protective layer that slows further combustion and provides structural stability even in the event of fire. |
| Compliance | Fully compliant with Eurocode 5 and local building regulations, ensuring safety and reliability for all structural applications. |
Your Holz Price Advantage
Compare more than sticker price. The business‑case advantage of Holz100 — converting faster build time, lower on‑site labour, reduced waste, energy savings and resale premium in clear euro values so you can see life cycle benefit per project, not just as a €/m².
Starting base
Size of house – 250 square meters
Location – Germany
Build Costs, conventional method, high spec – €1,300,000
Build Costs, with Holz100 – €1,380,000
Holz100 Price – €400,000
| Item | Conventional | Holz100 | Benefit / Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell on-site duration | 120 days | 5 days | 115 days |
| Total Build Time | 240 days | 60 days | 180 days |
| Time value (finance + site overhead) €500 per day | €120,000 | €30,000 | €90,000 saved |
| On-site labour cost | €390,000 (%30) | €100,000 | €290,000 saved |
| Waste & disposal | €50,000 | €5,000 | €45,000 saved |
| Energy (annual) 66% savings, 50 years | €3,000/yr | €1,000/yr | €2,000/yr → €100,000 |
| Major maintenance (50 yrs) | €500,000 | €100,000 | €400,000 saved |
| Resale / premium uplift | €0 | +€130,000 | €130,000 benefit |
| Holz100 panel system cost premium | Base Line | +€80,000 | €80,000 investment |
| Total quantified benefits (50 yrs, nominal) | — | — | €1,055,000 |
| Net nominal benefit (benefits − Holz cost) | — | — | €975,000 |
| Project cost / m² | €5,200 | €5,520 | — |