puurunkoja
Puurunkoja is a Finnish architectural term describing the wooden structural frame of a building—the skeletal timber framework that supports floors, walls and the roof. The word stems from puu (wood) and runko (frame), with the -ja suffix forming a noun.
A puurunkoja comprises primary members such as posts, beams, joists, plates and braces. It is typically made
Historically, puurunkoja has coexisted with other regional building traditions, including log-wall constructions, and has influenced the
Maintenance and design considerations emphasize moisture control, protection against rot and insects, and maintaining airtightness and
See also: timber-frame construction, light-frame construction, prefabricated timber.