Wood is a beautiful material that is also a natural part of the Finnish environment. Using wood creates cosy environments where it is good to be and live. Wood is also an efficient and sustainable way to build. Discover the properties of wood that make it an energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and comfortable building material. 1. Wood is inherently sustainable Wood is a beautiful, but also sustainable material - it...
The 2017 Housing Fair will be held in Mikkeli, on the shores of the beautiful Lake Saimaa. The area is located just three kilometres from the city centre. The beautiful nature of Lake Saimaa has been incorporated into the interiors of many of the venues with large windows, and the towering pine trees paint a breathtaking picture of the lake. In terms of woodwork, the Finnish spruce has been joined by elm and larch. At the Housing Fair, these elements have come into their own in four stunning sites - Kannustalo Harmaja in Saimaa,...
In the past, the use of wood in industrial construction has been slowed down by fire safety regulations. Due to strict regulations, it has not been possible to use wood as such in the past, for example in the facades of apartment buildings. Advances in surface treatment methods and materials have brought wood on a par with other building materials. Thanks to its fire-resistance, wooden façades can be used in both apartment buildings and nursing homes. Construction is governed by a number of regulations and guidelines on fire safety in buildings....
Wood has antibacterial properties that make it a great material for damp areas in the home, for example. Antibacterial means that the material has properties that kill bacteria or prevent them from multiplying. Wood's antibacterial protection is based on extractives, which are nature's own protective mechanism. For example, conifer resin has been found to have a limiting effect on the growth of bacteria and fungi. Wood panel dries quickly Wood as a material is...
There is more research evidence of the health benefits of wood, as decorating with wood reduces stress. It is widely known that wood is an environmentally friendly and sustainable interior design material. But now, the latest research shows that wood also has positive health benefits for human well-being. Wood is a pleasant and soft interior design material that brings nature close and soothes. It has now been shown that using wood in interior design can reduce the...
Steel and concrete are shaking as timber construction takes over in architecturally challenging projects in Finland and abroad. Architects around the world are praising wood for its environmental friendliness, quality and speed of construction. New industrial innovations in timber construction are enabling wood to be used in ever taller and larger structures. The era of wooden skyscrapers is not far away. Andrew Waugh, an architect from the UK, believes that the age of wood is now beginning, Timber...
Siparila's TOPCOAT® panel-clad 8-storey timber apartment building Puukuokka has been selected as the winner of the 2015 Finlandia Prize for Architecture. The main designer of Puukuokka was architect Anssi Lassila from Oopeaa Architectural Office. Siparila has been responsible for the production and installation of the exterior cladding. According to the Finnish Association of Architects Safa, Puukuokka is a destination that combines affordable housing, wood construction and the promotion of new technologies. This year's winner was selected by...
Siparila Oy strengthens its export position through acquisition by focusing on the production of high-quality, solid wood furniture Siparila Oy has acquired Jannpuu Oy, a manufacturer of glue boards. With this acquisition, Siparila will concentrate furniture production in Kajaani to Jannpuu. The acquisition will enable Siparila to launch a new range of high-quality beds made of Finnish wood, with the aim of gaining a foothold in the American furniture market. Kajaani will also manufacture all of Siparila's contract furniture...
Siparila's innovation for construction and renovation - Custom painted and cut to size window mullion with aluminium moulding to speed up installation on site. The new window mica installation solution developed by Siparila allows you to finish your windows quickly and effortlessly. With a specially shaped and made-to-measure aluminium moulding, the pre-painted and cut-to-size window mullion fits easily into place for a tight finish. The window mullion solution is made to the customer's specifications. The window sealing solution allows for a neat and tidy...
Press release 8.5.2015 Siparila from Vaajakoski Siparila Oy has been selected as the Wood Industry Company of the Year 2015. The criteria for the award is the pioneering role Siparila Oy has played in creating a positive image for the entire industry. "Throughout its history, Siparila has made strong product development and has grown from a local company employing 20 people to a national company employing almost 100 people," says Tapani Tuohiniemi, Executive Director of the Wood Industry Entrepreneurs Association, explaining the reasons for the selection....
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