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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...

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 by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and the University of Tampere (TAU), which used Siparila interior panels. The study observed people while they were in two...

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...

Decorating a terrace becomes a hot topic every spring, as the increasing light and warmth gets interior designers excited about outdoor spaces. The terrace is increasingly seen as a way to extend the living space of the home closer to nature, and is often updated to match the style of the rest of the home's interior. What kind of terrace is best suited to your home and your interior design style? You can also find inspiration in our interior trends report. Starting with the features of your dream terrace...

The toilet is one of the smallest rooms in the home, but it is used several times a day. That's why it's important to decorate your toilet with care. We've put together 11 ideas on how you can make your toilet feel and look your own, without compromising on practicality and ease of maintenance. Wood is a familiar decorative element for Finns, which is calming and has been proven to promote well-being. Wooden surfaces used in interiors have restorative effects on the body and mind, as well as...

Decorating a living room is a favourite task for many interior designers, because the living room is where personality really shines through. With the right colours, finishes and furniture, the living room is the perfect place for its owner to look their best. Very often the living room is decorated with the TV in mind, with the TV on one wall, the sofa on the other and a coffee table in between. In reality, there are many other ways of decorating a living room, from choosing a TV to a...

Real wood belongs in a Finnish sauna. It is advisable to use wood for the interior decoration of the sauna, because wood is very resistant to temperature and humidity changes and, best of all, it has natural antibacterial properties. Antibacterial means that the material has properties that kill bacteria or prevent their reproduction. Wood's antibacterial protection is based on extractives, which are nature's own protective mechanism. For example, conifer resin has been found to...