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Touch and See – During the training, you’ll have the opportunity to compare a wide range of authentic material samples. Time: September 29, 2026, 4:00–6:00 p.m. Location: Werstas Labor Museum, Bertel Banquet Hall, Väinö Linnan aukio 8, 33210 Tampere How does a brushed surface feel compared to a sanded one? And how do surface treatments, heat treatments, or wood species change the appearance, durability, and uses of wood? Come experience the differences for yourself. During the training, you’ll have the opportunity to compare authentic material samples and gain practical knowledge…

Although we do not refer to our panels as sauna panels, many of our interior panels are also ideal for saunas and bathrooms. White wood panels suitable for damp areas Kaste – white Kaste is a matt-painted, smooth-surfaced, sharp-edged, finger-jointed interior cladding panel that is perfect for classic interiors. Kaste is splash-proof and suitable for damp areas where there is no direct contact with water. Kuulas – Steam Kuulas in the Steam shade...

Janne Seilo has been appointed as Siparila’s new CEO and will assume his position on May 8, 2025. Seilo brings valuable expertise and diverse leadership experience in the forest industry to Siparila to support the company’s international growth. Seilo has extensive experience in leadership roles within the forest industry, covering a wide range of business areas, from export sales to order-to-delivery chain management, sawmill management, and wood procurement. He has had a long and successful career with the UPM and Metsä Groups,…

If the buildings had no users, we wouldn't need them. That's why the most important starting point in designing buildings is that they serve people as well as possible. We interviewed interior architect Petra-Miisa Juusenaho, who has long experience in interior design for both private homes and public spaces. Her design agency, Interiori, focuses on space and interior design for corporate clients. For Juusenaho, user orientation is always an obvious and integral part of design. He...

Now is the time to abandon old restrictions on the timing of facade works. Siparila's exterior cladding panel will produce a flawless and durable wooden surface, whatever the weather. In construction projects, planning and scheduling work to minimise wasted time is critical to cost. The larger the project, the more expensive it tends to be to delay the schedule. Seasonal variations have typically been the most determining factor...

A deck railing has a significant impact on the appearance and aesthetic of the deck and the entire house, but the primary reason for building a deck railing is always safety. In this article, we’ll discuss various terrace railing designs as well as wood products suitable for building a terrace railing. What kind of terrace railing are you planning? When is a terrace railing needed? A terrace railing must be installed when the fall height exceeds 500 mm and there is a risk of falling or tripping…

Yard construction includes a wide range of construction work, from earthworks to landscaping and mowing, in the yard, summer cottage or on larger building projects. In this article, we present the possibilities that domestic wood offers for yard construction in a variety of yards. Read on for some great tips Terraces are at the heart of yard construction: what's your dream terrace like? Yard design often starts with building a new terrace or updating an old one. The renovated terrace itself generates more ideas...

thermally modified is a durable decking material. During the heat treatment process, no chemicals are added to the wood; instead, the wood’s properties are modified using high temperatures and humidity. In this article, we’ll discuss the properties Thermally modified and offer a few tips for choosing decking products. Six Reasons to Choose thermally modified as a Material for Your Yard 1. Weather Resistance During heat treatment, the wood’s cellular structure is compressed, so the wood does not absorb as much moisture as regular…

Are you building a detached house, a terraced house or even a large office building and looking for the most suitable cladding panel for your project? In this article, we'll use our experience from 20 years and thousands of projects to show you how to choose the right cladding panels for your project from hundreds of different types of cladding panels. Roofing and cladding panels protect the building, which is why investing in them is the smartest thing a builder can do. The importance of the roof has long been understood...