At the Rauma sawmill, wood is not just a supporting material. Its load-bearing ability, lightness and durability are in selected applications even better than those of concrete and steel.
Wood is a strong part of the new Rauma sawmill The total floor space of all the buildings at Metsä Fibre’s new Rauma sawmill amounts to roughly 44,000 gross square metres. Some of the largest buildings on site are the sawline, the processing lines, and the kiln drying department. “The sawmill’s sturdy roof beams are made from glued laminated timber, and the roof elements are laminated veneer lumber,” says Rauma sawmill’s Project Director Harri Haapaniemi . “The interior design uses wood in ceilings and doors. Resting on concrete slabs, the saw- mill’s beautiful pine floor adds flair to the walls, and timber brings a distinguished look especially in the office and staff facilities.” With a length of 20 metres each, 24 beams make up the sawmill building’s 140-metre roof. In Haapaniemi’s view, there is a lot of wood at the saw mill which is sensibly joined with other materials. In selected applications, it is a better choice than other materials. “The wood we use fulfils all the required construction standards with flying colours.” Haapaniemi says wood is ecological and easily processed on site. Product development has achieved excellent acoustical properties and fire resistance.
Wood is ecological and easily processed on site.
Harri Haapaniemi Project Director, Rauma sawmill, Metsä Fibre
Perttu Haapalahti Regional Director, Lehto Oy
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