Frequently Asked Questions

Our engineering technology unlocks complete design flexibility. We collaborate closely with architects to realize complex structural geometries that conventional methods cannot achieve.

Our buildings are permanent structures and follow the exact same permitting procedure as conventional buildings.

SetWood is committed to lowering embodied carbon across construction, delivering buildings that act as long-term carbon sinks throughout their operational lifespan.

A typical SetWood building is fully completed in less than half the time of a conventional construction.

All utility services run through integrated channels within the structural frame, ensuring easy accessibility for future maintenance or modifications without requiring structural disruption or patching.

We utilize premium-grade engineered timber delivering up to 80% higher load-bearing strength than unprocessed wood, alongside exceptional dimensional stability against thermal contraction and expansion.

Each project is delivered with a complete architectural, structural, and MEP engineering package, fully aligned with international sustainability and energy performance standards.

Our engineering team supervises every stage of the process, from Robot and CNC programming down to the final screw on the construction site.

We use water-soluble, non-toxic finishes that protect timber from UV radiation while allowing the wood to breathe naturally.

Contrary to common belief, heavy timber chars externally to insulate and protect its inner core, maintaining structural stability longer than uninsulated steel or concrete.

We use high-performance technical membranes that inhibit flame spread while enabling the building envelope to diffuse interior moisture.

Timber naturally regulates interior humidity and purifies indoor air, fostering a toxin-free living environment ideal for individuals with allergies or respiratory sensitivities.

SetWood specializes in large-scale projects and multi-storey Mass Timber developments, establishing timber as the premier structural material of the 21st century.

SetWood embraces the Industry 4.0 standard, integrating 7-axis robotics and 5-axis CNC systems to fully automate manufacturing, achieving millimeter precision that manual construction cannot match.

Absolutely. Timber is ideal for Mediterranean climates due to its thermal inertia, keeping interiors cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Our engineering team prepares all required studies and documentation, while the issuance timeline depends on the competent Building Authority (YDOM), typically taking 4–8 months.

Thanks to modern eco-friendly coatings, timber maintenance is now a simple, infrequent process with lower upkeep costs than repainting a conventional home.

Through precise structural engineering and digital CNC cutting that eliminates gaps, our structures remain impervious to moisture, with a lifespan exceeding two centuries.

Our buildings meet all specifications for subsidies through the "Exoikonomo" energy renovation programs or NSRF tourism grants, thanks to their top-tier energy efficiency rating.

Factory prefabrication means that 80% of the works are completed before we even arrive on site, drastically minimizing disruption and errors.

All our timber is sourced exclusively from sustainably managed forests with PEFC certification, ensuring environmental preservation and responsible forestry.

We provide a final, binding quote with no "hidden costs." The precision of prefabrication allows us to determine the exact cost down to the last euro.

Our materials hold the highest European certifications for fire resistance and low smoke production, guaranteeing maximum evacuation time and structural safety.

The lightweight nature of timber makes it the only viable material for renovating and structurally reinforcing existing buildings without burdening their original foundations.

Our structures are engineered with future additions in mind, enabling seamless horizontal or vertical expansions without compromising existing structural integrity.

Thanks to the elasticity and light weight of timber, SetWood buildings deliver premier earthquake resistance, far exceeding the mandatory standards of the Greek Anti-Seismic Code (EAK).

Following handover, we remain by your side with scheduled inspections to guarantee the building's optimal condition.

We deliver turnkey solutions, managing the entire journey from design concept to handover.

From Mass Timber and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) to modular and hybrid construction, we deliver engineered systems tailored to any architectural concept and climate zone.

SetWood constructions involve significantly lower social security (IKA) contributions compared to concrete structures, as on-site labor time is drastically reduced.