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A timber-house catalog shows models in timber-frame or log construction, elevations and usually a starting price. What matters is which construction method is depicted, as it shapes the look, insulation and price. For 2026, budget a rough range of around 2,200 to 3,800 euros per square metre turnkey — depending on construction method, fittings and region.
Which timber construction methods does a timber-house catalog show?
"Timber house" is an umbrella term for several construction methods. Most often a catalog shows the timber-panel or timber-frame method: highly prefabricated wall elements with insulation between the studs and usually a rendered facade. Visually, such a house barely differs from a solid prefabricated house.
There is also the log house with solid, visible timber walls made of logs or glued laminated timber. It gives the typical timber look and has its own settlement behaviour that must be planned for. A third route is the timber-skeleton or post-and-beam construction with a load-bearing timber frame and large glazed surfaces. The catalog should clearly state which construction method a model uses.
For price comparison, the construction method is central: a diffusion-open wall build-up, a particular type of wood or a visible log wall affect material and manufacturing costs. So in the catalog, look not only at the starting price but also at the described construction, the insulation standard and the facade design.
| Construction method | Features | What to look out for |
|---|---|---|
| Timber frame / timber panel | Prefabricated wall elements, insulation between studs, often rendered | Check the insulation standard and energy values of the base line |
| Log house | Solid, visible timber walls, typical timber look | Ask about wall thickness, type of wood and settlement behaviour |
| Timber skeleton / post-and-beam | Load-bearing timber frame, large glazed surfaces, open floor plans | Glazing proportion and shading, surcharge for custom planning |
Which manufacturers offer timber-house catalogs?
Timber construction is a focus for many prefabricated-house manufacturers. The following list names, alphabetically, providers from our provider overview that offer houses in timber construction — from timber-panel construction through post-and-beam and log construction to the architectural timber house. The enumeration is neutral and without ranking.
Because "timber house" covers such different construction methods, it is worth ordering catalogs specifically for the desired construction. Anyone wanting a visible timber look should check log and post-and-beam providers; anyone preferring a rendered facade will find it with timber-panel manufacturers.
- Albert Haus
- Bärenhaus
- Baufritz
- ELK Haus
- Fertighaus WEISS
- Fjorborg Holzhäuser
- Fullwood Wohnblockhaus
- GRIFFNER
- Honka
- KAMPA
- LéonWood
- LUXHAUS
- Regnauer Hausbau
- Schwabenhaus
- SchwörerHaus
- Sonnleitner Holzbauwerke
- Stommel Haus
- WeberHaus
No ranking
The list is sorted alphabetically and does not rate individual firms. Which construction method and which provider suit you depends on the look, insulation concept, region and budget.
What should I look for in a timber-house catalog?
With a timber house, the construction method draws attention to different items than with a solid prefabricated house. Besides the floor plan and starting price, the insulation concept, facade design, type of wood and how moisture is handled are decisive. A diffusion-open wall build-up, for example, works without a vapour-barrier film and is meant to balance the indoor climate — that belongs in the assessment.
Also look at the stated energy standard and whether a heat pump or ventilation system is already included in the base line. Timber houses in particular are often advertised with a high efficiency standard; check whether this belongs to the printed price. The following checklist makes timber-house catalogs systematically comparable.
Reviewing a timber-house catalog — checklist
- Construction method: timber frame, log house or post-and-beam, and what is depicted?
- Insulation concept: wall build-up, U-values and energy standard of the base line?
- Facade: rendered, visible wood or facade timber needing maintenance?
- Building services: are a heat pump and ventilation already included?
- Wood origin: type of wood and sustainability certificates stated?
- Price basis: for which living space and fittings line does the starting price apply?
What does a timber house cost according to the 2026 catalog?
Timber-house catalogs quote — if anything — a starting price for the base line. As a rough market guide, turnkey timber houses in 2026 range from around 2,200 to 3,800 euros per square metre. Shell houses start below this; architectural timber houses with a high glazing proportion or a visible log wall are at the upper end.
Because the efficiency standard for timber houses is often set high, the base line may include more than for other construction methods — for instance a heat pump, ventilation or better insulation. This explains some higher entry figures. So bring all catalogs to the same fittings level before comparing starting prices, and add the missing items such as the foundation slab and outdoor facilities.
| Finishing stage | Rough range per m² | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shell house (Ausbauhaus) | from around 1,500 euros per m² | Interior finishing as self-build, allow time |
| Turnkey basic | around 2,200 to 2,900 euros per m² | Efficiency standard often already included, check |
| Turnkey upmarket | around 2,900 to 3,800 euros per m² | Log house, post-and-beam or high glazing proportion |
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