Utilising modern methods of construction and hybrid systems is something that MiTek truly believes will have a lasting impact on sustainable construction. And it’s what our Commercial & Sales Director, Peter Koski, presented a lecture about at this year’s Nordbygg exhibition, which was held in Stockholm earlier this year.
Here are some highlights of what he had to say…
“At MiTek, we are convinced that the sustainable construction solutions of the future lie in different combinations of materials, hybrid systems, and composites,” says Peter Koski.
“But what is a hybrid system? What is a composite material?”
“It is a system just as it sounds – techniques and methods that combine the best properties of different materials. For example, it is possible to combine materials, with their own densities, weights, durability, strength, and elasticity, to create systems that exceed the performance of individual materials.”
“At MiTek, we have experience in developing systems and system solutions that combine steel and wood – where steel stands for strength and wood for density and weight. We have developed this combination of construction components so that, with the help of Posi-Joist, a hybrid system of steel and wood, it is possible to have lightweight and thinner floors with excellent soundproofing properties. As a result, we have four systems for a simple house solution with minimum requirements for sound class B and sound class A.”
“To fully utilise the properties of the materials, it is important to consider the entire construction. The details of the Posi-Joist, for example, are not placed vertically but have diagonals in steel, which allows us to optimally utilise the properties of steel and wood. We get a diagonal that, for example, absorbs low-frequency vibrations, the step sounds that are so difficult to eradicate in timber construction.”
“From a sustainability point of view, these hybrid systems are superior in making the best use of the materials and resources. Choosing the right material for each component will maximise performance, minimise weight and volume, and reduce carbon emissions associated with production and transportation, while also resulting in superior acoustics and sound insulation.”
“So, in conclusion – hybrid systems, composites, materials, collaboration – it’s as simple as any teamwork. Different properties combined become something even better. Together, we become stronger.”
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