Invisible Timber Connectors for Post-and-Beam and Main-to-Secondary Beam Joints

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Strong. Precise. Invisible.

Are you looking for a visually flawless timber façade?
Do you design slim, polygonal or complex structures?
Do you need connectors for outdoor applications, even for direct weather exposure?
And how can heavy glazing elements be installed safely and efficiently — even by small workshops?

Yes, it’s possible.
The RICON® connector system proves it – as showcased in reference projects like the canteen in Garching (DE), built by Rossmanith.

Where RICON® Connectors Are Used

RICON® systems are suitable for connections between timber, concrete, and steel, including:

- Balconies
- Carports
- Roof structures and ceiling beams
- Pergolas and timber–glass post-and-beam façades
- Garden furniture and outdoor structures
- Playgrounds and winter gardens
- Canopies and façades

With RICON®, connections can be made quickly and with a high degree of prefabrication.
Slim cross-sections from 20 mm thickness and 25–40 mm width allow for elegant, filigree designs.
Even angled joints up to 45° can be installed safely.
Using reinforcing plates, glass loads up to 700 kg can be transferred reliably.

Your Benefits

Multiple assembly and disassembly are possible
Flexible installation from both sides
Secure locking with a safety clip
Prefabrication directly in the workshop

Customer Applications & References

Trusted by professionals – here’s what they say about RICON®

Balconies & Carports

Carpenters Frank Matthies and Sascha Jenß use RICON® stainless steel connectors exclusively for balcony, carport, and other outdoor timber structures (service class 3).

Winter Gardens

The company Kiecksee Bauelemente GmbH relies on RICON® connectors for clean, quick, and elegant assembly.
Prefabrication in the workshop ensures a tidy building site and efficient installation on-site.

Facades

For the Mensa Garching project, Rossmanith installed 1,900 RICON® connectors for a timber–glass façade with 2 × 5 m glazing panels.
The precise RICON® system allowed for tolerance adjustment and tight, four-sided concealed joints achieving R30 ≥ 20 mm / R60 ≥ 40 mm fire resistance per DIN 4102-2.

Facades

At Lindner Fassaden GmbH, RICON® connectors allowed weatherproof installation and efficient element alignment – up to 20 façade elements per day.
“Thanks to prefabrication and dry installation, we avoided weather delays and damage risks,” explains Project Manager Sönnichsen.

Pergola Project – Beachcomber Hotel, Crete

Inspired by the shape of a giant leaf, this pergola covers the hotel’s bar and restaurant area.
Using RICON® connectors, the angled beam joints could be prefabricated invisibly, reducing on-site assembly time while maintaining a seamless aesthetic.

Customer Applications & References

RICON® Stainless Steel – Balcony Connection Example

Need to transfer loads up to 1,100 kg?
Using reinforcing plates, you can safely handle up to 700 kg of load.
In combination with the Schüco base profile, total loads up to 1,100 kg can be achieved.

Reinforcing Plates

Available Product Variants

Post-and-beam façades up to 23 kN

Main-to-secondary beam connections up to 23 kN