Parquet production
The way from tree trunk to round timber to finished parquet is long, but well thought out. We value quality in every aspect.
Bauwerk Parkett is produced at three locations: St. Margrethen (Switzerland), Durdevac (Croatia), Kietaviskes (Lithuania).
ORIGIN OF WOOD
The sustainable and safe procurement of the demanded raw materials
is extremely important for us in guaranteeing Bauwerk’s top
quality. Thus, for example, 97 per cent of the wood we process comes
from Europe, and only 3 per cent from North America (e.g. walnut).
SAWMILL
A third of our demand for timber is covered by our own sawmills in Lithuania and Croatia. As a result, Bauwerk is involved in all stages of the entire process and possesses the necessary expertise.
KILN DRYING
Since 2017, we have been carrying out raw-material-oriented processing steps, such as kiln drying and cutting of lamellas, only in the growth areas. This way, it is possible for us to usefully create value in the country of origin, causing less environmental pollution due to the lower weight of the dried wood.
TOP LAYER PRODUCTION
The boards are cut into 4 to 7 top layers using the latest frame saws.
GLUING AND PRESSING
Experience, precision and efficiency are key for quality-decisive
process steps. The top layer and the base are bonded to
each other and compressed.
SURFACE PROCESSING
The brushing and coating require a lot of finesse,
as every piece of wood is unique. The challenge here is to achieve a
consistent gloss level and shade.
PROFILING AND FINAL QUALITY CONTROL
Final processing includes profiling and edge treatment: precision
is required here so that the planks can be laid together quickly and
without difficulty at the construction site. As a final quality inspection,
the planks are manually checked and sorted if necessary.
STORAGE
The parquet is then neatly packaged to protect it against humidity. This way, 61 per cent of the Bauwerk range of products is currently produced at the St. Margrethen site, which is not going to change in the future.
See how Bauwerk parquet is manufactured
Exciting insights: Watch the Bauwerk film and follow the journey of the wood from its raw state to high-quality parquet flooring.