Fire classification requirements for wooden facades are getting tighter - Siparila is ready for the challenges

Fire classification requirements for wooden facades are getting tighter - Siparila is ready for the challenges

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The fire classification requirements for wooden facades became stricter as a result of the decree adopted in November 2023. Siparila's products also meet the new requirements. On 10 November 2023, the European Commission adopted a delegated regulation (C(2023)7486) amending Commission Decision 2006/213/EC. The new decree defines in more detail the requirements for fire classifications of wood cladding, panels and battens and requires testing of all treated and/or modified wood products.  In the future, all processed wood products must be manufactured in accordance with the AVCP-3 system....

Interior design trends in 2024 – creative use of interior panels

Interior design trends in 2024 – creative use of interior panels

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Siparila's range of interior panels has evolved over the years to meet the needs of professionals and enable various interior design solutions. Three industry specialists reveal that 2024 interior design will be all about creativity and individuality – instead of following trends closely, we will see solutions that go against the stream.

Create an on-trend sauna ensemble with concealed fastening and fully finished panels<br>

Create an on-trend sauna ensemble with concealed fastening and fully finished panels

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Traditional saunas have given way to modern saunas that need light and different colours and surfaces. Siparila's wide range of panels offers versatile solutions for impressive and trendy sauna ensembles, where durability and well-groomed appearance go hand in hand.  In many households, the sauna is a place for relaxation, where it is nice to spend time alone and together. The more you enjoy the sauna, the more important it becomes...

Siparila exterior cladding panels meet fire safety regulations now and in the future
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Siparila exterior cladding panels meet fire safety regulations now and in the future

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Fire safety regulations for buildings will become even stricter in the future. Siparila has taken this into account, especially in its products made of heat-treated wood: an innovative treatment enables the required fire protection class to be achieved even for heat-treated wood. Heat-treated wood has been produced in Finland since the 1990s. Thermally modified The original wood modification technique involved drying and heating the wood, but because the moisture was not returned to the wood, it remained too brittle. Today, both the process and the recipe...

Sustainable growth and trusted partnerships: The Stevens Timber &amp; Co. with Siparila

Sustainable growth and trusted partnerships: The Stevens Timber & Co. with Siparila

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The Belgian company Stevens Timber & Co. has been cooperating with Siparila for more than a decade. Close cooperation and great and durable products have convinced Stevens Timber and its customers. In the coming years, both companies will seek to deepen their cooperation in many areas. In 1936, Jan Stevens Sr. laid the foundation for Stevens Timber & Co., in whose family the timber trade had a strong presence. As an expert in the wood industry...

Increasing share of wood in material choices - now is a really good time to build
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Increasing share of wood in material choices - now is a really good time to build

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Wood prices have returned to normal after the price peaks, but construction is currently low. However, the availability of materials and human resources is good, so it may not be worth postponing the construction project. The price of wood products has returned to the same level as before the interest rate pandemic that started in 2020. Prices hit a high, with the price of lumber, for example, doubling in 2021, affecting both decking boards and interior ...

Well planned is half done - material choices affect the smoothness of cottage construction
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Well planned is half done - material choices affect the smoothness of cottage construction

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There are many requirements for today's cottages, and there's no point in losing your nerve during a building project - high-quality, easy-to-install materials are the first step to a successful outcome. All the tips in this article are suitable for both new build and renovation. For many people, the cottage offers a break from everyday life, and its importance cannot be overstated. Because of its importance, there are many expectations and even demands that need to be met...

Thermally modified wood is a superior terrace material

Thermally modified wood is a superior terrace material

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The popularity of decking has grown every year and there is a demand for higher quality wood materials. Many people want to choose a material that is both sustainable and environmentally friendly, and heat-treated wood combines these two aspects beautifully. Pressure-treated wood, or durable wood, has long dominated the decking industry and is therefore a familiar material to most Finns. In recent years, however, the range of decking boards has grown to include more options, including...