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Ecologically grown, high-quality wood is a material with a long lifespan that will enable the ecological construction of the future. Wood is used to create comfortable and beautiful living areas, even in urban environments, and to enable sustainable and healthy living. MT Metsä discussed the potential of wood construction to reduce emissions in the construction sector in an article published on 16.12.2022. Currently, the construction sector produces about a third of Finland's carbon dioxide emissions, and most of the greenhouse gas emissions come from building materials such as concrete,...

Our long-time customer Hattulan Puu orders all its outdoor cladding products from us. Our customers have particularly liked our pre-painted panels, which make building a smooth process. Hattulan Puu Oy is a Porvoo-based specialist timber and building products store, known for its wide range and fast service. The company, which has been operating since 1995, was recently taken over by the young owners, Lassi Heiskanen and Wille Willner, who already worked for the company. Hattulaan Puu...

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...

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 for your patio 1. Weather resistance During the heat treatment process, the cellular structure of the wood is compressed, so it does not absorb as much moisture...

The price of an exterior cladding panel is the sum of many factors, the most important of which you will learn from this article. You will also learn how to identify an exterior cladding panel that is affordable, durable and easy to maintain. A big challenge in buying exterior cladding panels is that consumers are confused by the fact that the prices of the panels vary widely in the shops. One panel may be twice as expensive as another. Why is this? And is one panel ultimately...

Siparila Oy establishes its sixth factory in Finland by purchasing a 4000m2 property from Jykia Oy in Vihtavuori, Laukaa. The new unit will manufacture highly processed exterior cladding products. The distribution of finished exterior cladding products will also be handled from Laukaa. The investment in the first phase is worth more than EUR 3 million. In addition to machinery and equipment, it also includes the construction of warehouse buildings. The investment will ensure the company's growth, as at present, especially in the field of outdoor products,...

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...