Wooden House Kit Cost Calculator
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Comparative characteristics of materials for wooden houses
Technical comparison of the main structural materials
by production, energy efficiency, durability,
architectural flexibility, and economic feasibility.
| Material | Production Type | Thermal Insulation | Deformation Resistance | Architectural Flexibility | Eco-Friendliness | Installation Speed | Price | Service Life | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profiled Timber | Factory drying, profiling | Good | Medium | Medium | High | Fast | €279-419/m² | 50–80 years | Cottages, private houses |
| Glued Laminated Timber | Industrial, lamellas + press | Very good | High | High | High | Very fast | €509-735/m² | 80–100+ years | Permanent residence, premium housing |
| CLT Panels | Industrial, multi-layer panels | Very good | Very high | Maximum | High | Ultra-fast | €275-1080/m² | 100+ years | Modern architecture, commercial |
| Hand-Hewn Log | Manual work | Good | Low (high shrinkage) | Limited | Maximum | Slow | €250-450/m² | 100+ years | Traditional houses, ethnic style |
| Round Log | Machine processing | Good | Medium | Medium | High | Fast | €255-395/m² | 60–90 years | Cottages, country houses |
Cost of wooden house walls: what affects the price
Profiled Timber
Glued Laminated Timber
CLT Panels
Hand-Hewn Log
Round Log
Wall thickness also significantly affects the cost and
thermal efficiency. For year-round living
the recommended thickness is from 200 mm, for seasonal
houses — from 150 mm.
Use our free calculator to
compare the cost of different materials for your
specific project and make an informed decision.
Standard wall height is 2.7–2.9 m. If you have
a non-standard layout or a second floor —
an individual calculation with a manager is required.
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Based on real KOLEO production parameters — materials, labor, technology. The result is as close as possible to the actual cost of your house.
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After the calculation, a KOLEO engineer works with you to help clarify details and adapt the estimate to your needs.
GEO-ADAPTATION
The calculator takes into account the climate, soil, logistics, and prices of your region — from Uzhhorod to Kyiv. The calculation reflects the real situation specifically in Ukraine.
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ALL KOLEO TECHNOLOGIES
Glued laminated timber, log houses, CLT, or timber-frame — the calculator knows the specifics of each technology and calculates it correctly.
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FAQ
Profiled timber costs from €279/m² to €419/m² depending on the cross-section. The most budget-friendly option is 160×160 mm timber, the maximum is 240×160 mm.
Glued laminated timber — €509–735/m² — is the most expensive material in the calculator. The high price is explained by complex production: the wood is dried to 8–12% moisture, glued under pressure in layers with cross-oriented fibers. The result is shrinkage of less than 1% and a complete absence of cracking. For a permanent-residence house, this pays off within the first years.
The price of CLT directly depends on panel thickness. Thin 60 mm panels (3 layers) start from €275/m², massive 360 mm panels (9+ layers) go up to €1,080/m². For the exterior walls of a private house, panels of 120–200 mm are usually used, which corresponds to a price of ~€400–600/m².
The prices are very close: hand-hewn log €250–450/m², round log — €255–395/m². But at the same material price, hand-hewn log requires significantly more expensive installation — manual hewing, fitting each course. The total construction cost with hand-hewn log is usually 20–35% higher than with round log.
CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) is a massive panel made of layers of wood glued perpendicular to each other. Thickness from 60 mm to 360 mm.
It’s suitable if you are building a modern house with large windows and an open layout, want maximally precise geometry without shrinkage, or are planning a non-standard project (complex shape, cantilevers, second floor). Not suitable if you want the classic look of a log house.
For the exterior load-bearing walls of a private house, CLT 120–200 mm (5–7 layers) is usually used. For the climate conditions of most regions of Ukraine, this is sufficient combined with facade insulation. Thickness of 60–80 mm is for interior partitions, 240–360 mm — for multi-story structures.
The calculator asks for the building area — this is the floor area (footprint), i.e. the size of the foundation. For example, 10×12 m = 120 m². The calculator itself calculates the wall area based on the perimeter and the entered wall height.
Enter the height to the ceiling — that is, the height of the exterior wall from the foundation to the wall plate (the start of the roof). For a single-story house, this is usually 2.7–3.2 m. Gables (triangular end walls under the roof) are usually calculated separately and are not included in the base wall calculation.
Each calculation generates a separate PDF for one material. To compare options, run the calculation for each material and save separate reports. You can also use the material comparison table above on this page.
Check out the answers to the construction questions we’re often asked. If you still haven’t found an answer to your question, get in touch — we’ll try to be helpful.