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Every year, Siparila supplies InterFaca with hundreds of thousands of linear metres of exterior cladding panels. The companies have a common goal: to promote and facilitate the use of wood in facades even more. InterFaca is a Netherlands-based company specialising in wood cladding for façades, which imports and markets Siparila products through its own distributors to various target groups, from designers to construction companies. InterFaca's slogan, "Laat hout leven" (Let the wood live), is a good description of what the company is all about and what it...

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...

Siparila's thermally modified Thermodeck terrace board combines stylish looks, excellent durability and less surface cracking than usual. An even better replacement for a popular decking material Larch has been a much-used decking material in Finland in recent years. Its popularity has been largely due to its natural decay resistance and its beautiful, muted grey colour, which has been popular in construction. The raw material for larch has been imported from Russia, but now it is being replaced by a top Finnish innovation,...

Wood has remained a very stable building material in recent decades. However, the increase in renovation construction triggered by the interest rate pandemic and the sanctions on Russian lumber imports caused by the war in Ukraine had a strong impact on the price of lumber. Lumber prices more than doubled during 2021, pushing up the prices of decking boards and interior and exterior cladding panels. The market has now stabilised and timber prices are returning to their usual levels. Prices of wood products are returning to...

A terrace fence makes a significant contribution to the facade and appearance of the terrace and the house as a whole, but the primary reason for building a terrace fence is always safety. Not only is wood a warm and sturdy material for a patio fence, it is also an ecological and long-lasting choice. In this article, we will discuss the different types of patio railings and the wood products suitable for patio fence construction. What kind of patio fence are you designing?...

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 wood is an environmentally friendly and durable decking material. In the heat treatment process, no chemicals are added to the wood, but its properties are modified by high temperature and humidity. In this article, we will explain the properties of Thermally modified wood and give you some tips on choosing decking products. Six reasons to choose thermally modified wood as a raw material for patio construction Discover Siparila's Thermodeck products " How thermally modified wood is made? The heat treatment process uses only heat and water vapour - the wood...

Wooden panels are an effective way to create a warm atmosphere and peaceful acoustics in the toilet. The PALA™ interior panel is a particularly convenient choice for a small toilet space, as it is glued in place and, even with the half-metre or metre long panels already in place, it is easy to work with in a small space. PALA™ panels are splash-proof, so they are also suitable for use in the toilet. However, please note that PALA is not suitable for use in saunas or in areas where...

Power walls have been a part of Finnish interior design for a long time, but in the 2020s, the style-conscious interior designer will make them ecologically from wood. Wood is a warm and vibrant material for home interiors, which in the past has been seen mainly in ceilings or saunas. In recent years, the use of wood has diversified, with authentic wood surfaces spreading into every room in the home. Wood is therefore an ideal surface material. Wood can be used in a particularly creative...

Huffing has been shown to support people's ability to concentrate, recover, pay attention and maintain a positive state of mind. In offices, schools, public buildings and premises, it is worth seriously considering increasing the use of wood-blowing as it has a positive impact on the performance of staff throughout the company, for example. The findings are based on a Wood for Good study conducted by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and the University of Tampere (TAU), using, among other things, Siparila's PALA panel. The study observed people during their two...