Load-bearing wall is the basic structural element of a building that transfers loads from the roof, ceilings and upper floors to the foundation. Its function is to ensure the stability and rigidity of the entire structure, as well as the division of internal space into individual rooms.
In frame technology Load-bearing walls are made of a wooden grid of KVH or BSH construction beams. These elements are spaced at regular intervals and connected to the sill and cap beam to form a strong frame. The space between the posts is filled with an insulating material, usually mineral or cellulose wool, and the whole is closed with sheathing boards (e.g. OSB, MFP or Fermacell).
Load-bearing wall acts as both a thermal and acoustic barrier, so it is important that the continuity of the insulation and vapour control layers is maintained in its construction. In modern prefabricated buildings Load-bearing walls are prepared entirely in the production hall. This maintains a high level of precision and reduces assembly time on site.
