Safety

Although wood is a combustible material, it is often wrongly underestimated when it comes to fire safety. Properly sized wooden constructions can outperform the fire resistance of steel and concrete. Wood has a low heat conductive property, which allows it to maintain its load-bearing capacity even at high temperatures. Steel, on the other hand, loses its load-bearing capacity at around 230°C, which in the case of wood does not happen as quickly.

At Marles, we understand that seismic safety of prefabricated houses is crucial, so we plan carefully, taking into consideration the seismic loads in the construction of prefabricated houses. Our lightweight wooden buildings consist of a wooden load-bearing structure that ensures stability and safety in the event of an earthquake.

However, the characteristics of wooden structures vary during earthquakes, so at Marles we use and develop engineering expertise to correctly assess how structures behave. We use experimental and computational approaches to predict the dynamic response of structures under seismic loads, ensuring the overall seismic safety of our buildings.

Marles houses are designed and built to withstand all foreseen stresses, considering all safety factors. Careful planning of the joints between the roofing, the roof structure and the ceiling and wall structure is essential, and certified fasteners are used.

In the production process, special attention is paid to the roofing to roof structure connection, to prevent roof exposure and to ensure quality through structural calculations. Our experts carry out supervision under controlled production conditions and through using qualified installation teams, high quality workmanship is ensured. This makes the Marles house an all-round quality building, safe to live in, even in strong winds and storms.

Flood management and the effective rehabilitation of prefabricated houses are two topics that have attracted a lot of attention recently.

In the light of the recent flood situation in the country, we are working to improve our responsiveness and cooperation with prefabricated house owners. That is why we have set up the Poplave 2023 (Flood 2023) project, which allows us to focus on your questions and needs. For expert advice and further information, please contact us at poplave2023@marles.com.

In times of natural disasters, quick action, and the right decision-making to minimise damage and ensure safety is of paramount importance. Contrary to what many people believe, manufactured wooden houses are as flood-resistant as other types of construction and, with proper drying and rehabilitation, can be rebuilt more quickly and efficiently than other buildings.