10 reasons why you should invest in a wooden house for year-round living
- 1. Ecology and a healthy microclimate – living in harmony with nature
- 2. Energy efficiency and thermal comfort all year round
- 3. Fast construction = lower costs and less stress
- 4. Durability for generations – a wooden house that will last for decades
- 5. Beautiful appearance and natural aesthetics
- 6. Freedom in design – a house tailored to you
- 6.1. BHB offer: Wooden houses created with you in mind
- 7. Year-round comfort
- 8. High resistance to weather conditions
- 9. Possibility of extension and modernisation – a house that grows with you
- 10. Increase in property value – an investment that pays off
- 11. Summary
Do you dream of your own home that will be cosy in winter, cool in summer and… simply yours? Wooden houses for year-round living are becoming an increasingly popular choice for people looking for an alternative to traditional brick buildings. And it’s not just about aesthetics.
Wooden houses are a lifestyle – closer to nature, more environmentally friendly and often faster to build than traditional construction.
In this article, we present 10 reasons why you should invest in a wooden house for year-round living. See for yourself that it’s more than just a fad – it’s a well-thought-out choice for years to come.
1. Ecology and a healthy microclimate – living in harmony with nature
A natural wooden house is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to build. Wood is a 100% natural and renewable raw material – it absorbs carbon dioxide as it grows, and its processing requires much less energy than materials such as concrete or steel. By choosing a wooden house, you reduce your carbon footprint and support sustainable construction.
Thanks to its hygroscopic properties, wood regulates the humidity level in rooms, which means fewer allergens, better well-being and greater breathing comfort. This microclimate is particularly appreciated by allergy sufferers, families with children, the elderly and people who work remotely – who spend a lot of time at home.
2. Energy efficiency and thermal comfort all year round
One of the biggest advantages of year-round wooden houses is their excellent energy efficiency. Wood as a building material has natural insulating properties – its structure with numerous micro-pores effectively retains heat inside the building. As a result, a wooden house heats up faster, maintains its temperature longer and does not require as much additional heating in winter as brick houses.
BHB offers houses with thick, profiled walls with a cross-section of up to 94 mm, which provide a solid thermal insulation base. Combined with additional layers of insulation and energy-efficient windows, they create a well-thought-out structure that ensures high thermal comfort throughout the year, regardless of the weather.
A properly designed wooden house can bring significant savings. Lower heating bills, better thermal comfort in winter and pleasant coolness in summer.
3. Fast construction = lower costs and less stress
Thanks to the use of modern prefabrication technologies and frame systems, many elements of the house are already manufactured during the production stage – under controlled factory conditions. This allows for extremely fast assembly on site – often within 6 to 10 weeks of project approval.
Unlike brick construction, which requires long drying times and is heavily dependent on weather conditions, a wooden house can be built even in winter. Fewer wet jobs, a limited number of teams and a shorter investment period mean not only lower labour and logistics costs, but also faster occupancy.
Interesting fact from the United Kingdom: in Scotland alone, over 85% of single-family homes are built of wood – this is not only a tradition, but also a practical choice related to climate, costs and ecology. Frame technology has gained the status of the first choice solution there.
Our offer includes year-round houses in both frame and solid wood profiles, allowing for flexible adaptation to the plot and quick assembly while maintaining high quality.
4. Durability for generations – a wooden house that will last for decades
Although there are still myths about the short lifespan of wooden houses, modern wood processing and protection technologies are completely changing this narrative. Thanks to the use of high-quality materials, such as Scandinavian softwood, as offered by BHB, and specialised impregnants, wooden houses can easily last 80 or even 100 years.
Structures made of wooden profiles or in a frame system, with adequate ventilation and a protective layer, are resistant to moisture, mould and fungi. In addition, the natural ‘breathable’ structure of wood protects against water vapour condensation, which has a positive effect on the durability of both the structure and the interior finish. Here we recommend our article “Scandinavian spruce – the foundation of solid and beautiful homes”.
5. Beautiful appearance and natural aesthetics
Wood not only looks great in natural surroundings, but also gives the building a timeless, friendly character – regardless of whether you dream of a rustic cottage or a modern wooden house with large windows.
The natural structure of wood – its grains, texture and colours – create a cosy and elegant feel. In addition, wood has acoustic and thermal properties, which increase the comfort of the household members not only visually but also practically.
The possibilities for personalisation are endless. With BHB houses, you can choose:
- the type of façade (e.g. vertical, horizontal or grooved boards),
- the finish: natural oils, glazes, stains, wood-effect panels,
- the colour scheme – from classic natural wood to fashionable anthracite and grey tones.
This means that every wooden house can look different – reflecting the personality of its residents and blending harmoniously with its surroundings.
6. Freedom in design – a house tailored to you
One of the greatest advantages of wooden houses is the possibility of complete personalisation. You decide what your living space should look like – from the layout of the rooms, through the type of façade, to the type of roof, the number of windows and the interior style.
A wooden house can be either a compact weekend cottage or a modern villa with large windows – the possibilities are almost endless. It is the perfect solution for people who do not want to limit themselves to ready-made designs, but dream of a space tailored to their lifestyle, plot and family needs.
BHB offer: Wooden houses created with you in mind
At BHB Bertsch HolzBau, every house is designed with the individual requirements of the customer in mind. Depending on your needs, you can choose:
- Log houses – made of high-quality Scandinavian wood, with a choice of wall thicknesses: 58 mm, 70 mm, 94 mm, 112 mm. You can freely choose the type of roof, windows, doors and other finishing elements.
- Wooden frame houses – an extremely flexible solution that allows you to create houses of any size and style: classic, highlander, Scandinavian or modern. BHB systems offer various cross-sections, profiles from 25 to 94 mm, roof options (gable, single-pitched, flat, tented), many types of cladding and the possibility of full insulation.
Why is it worth it?
BHB houses combine:
- durability and functionality,
- aesthetics and style,
- modern technologies with traditional craftsmanship.
Whether you are building a family home, a holiday investment or a year-round rental property, with BHB you can create a space that is truly yours.
7. Year-round comfort
One of the biggest advantages of year-round wooden houses is their natural ability to provide comfort in all seasons. Thanks to the layered wall construction, high-quality thermal insulation and the possibility of using modern heating solutions, such a house is perfect for both winter and summer.
Wood ‘breathes’, which means that it regulates the level of humidity inside the building – it keeps the heat in during winter and prevents rooms from overheating in summer. In combination with a suitable heating system (e.g. underfloor heating, heat pump or fireplace), a wooden house becomes an energy-efficient living space all year round.
8. High resistance to weather conditions
Thanks to modern processing and protection technologies (pressure impregnation, layered wood gluing, UV protection), these structures can withstand frost, moisture and intense sunlight.
It is wood – well prepared and impregnated – that ‘works’ with the climate instead of opposing it. It acts as a natural buffer: in winter it limits the cooling of the interior, and in summer it limits overheating.
In modern designs, you can also adapt the type of roof to the local climate: flat, gable or tent roofs can be designed with a drainage system, which increases their durability and resistance to rain and snow.
Interesting fact: In countries with large temperature fluctuations, such as Poland, Germany and Austria, wooden houses are designed in accordance with local climate standards and even work well in mountainous areas.
9. Possibility of extension and modernisation – a house that grows with you
One of the biggest advantages of year-round wooden houses is their ease of adaptation to changing needs. Unlike heavy brick structures, wooden buildings offer much greater flexibility in terms of conversion and extension – without the need for complicated earthworks or disturbing the main structure.
You can easily:
- change the layout of rooms,
- add a new wing,
- build a conservatory,
- extend the terrace or roof,
- adapt the building to new functions (e.g. home office, guest room or relaxation area).
Thanks to the lightness of the material and the prefabricated form of many elements, modernising a wooden house is faster, cheaper and more predictable than with traditional technologies.
10. Increase in property value – an investment that pays off
Buying a wooden house is not only a lifestyle decision, but also a wise investment of capital. Year-round wooden houses are enjoying growing interest on the property market, both in Poland and abroad. Their aesthetics, environmental friendliness and energy efficiency give them an advantage over traditional constructions when it comes to resale.
A well-maintained wooden house can increase in value even after years of use, especially if it is well insulated and kept in good technical condition.
Additionally, in times of rising energy costs and growing environmental awareness, wooden construction is gaining a competitive advantage, which may translate into an increase in market value over the years.
Summary
Year-round wooden houses are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional brick construction. It is not only an aesthetic choice, but also a practical and environmentally friendly one. As a natural raw material, wood regulates humidity and ensures a healthy microclimate, which will be appreciated by allergy sufferers, families with children and people working remotely. Wooden walls provide excellent insulation, retaining heat in winter and protecting against overheating in summer, which translates into comfort and lower energy bills. Modern prefabrication allows for quick construction – even in a few weeks – which means savings in time and costs. Contrary to popular belief, wooden houses are durable and, with proper maintenance, can serve for generations. They offer a wide range of customisation options – from the layout of the rooms to the façade and roof – allowing you to tailor your home to your individual needs.
To ensure that your investment is durable and safe, it is worth choosing the proven solutions of Bertsch Holzbau. The company offers houses made of the highest quality certified Scandinavian wood, combining modern technologies, precision workmanship and attention to aesthetic details. This guarantees a solid investment for years to come.
