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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....

Does heartwood have better properties? What should be taken into account when calculating quantities? When should I choose a wrap-around liner panel? We answered the general questions about exterior lining panels in our article. Are there better properties of heartwood for exterior cladding? Exterior cladding panels have been tainted by the superior properties of heartwood. This is actually an old legacy from when exterior cladding was made from pine, where heartwood's durability is far superior to that of sapwood. Another factor is that, in the past, the...

Siparila's modern innovation Siparila PALA™ interior panel is an easy and carefree interior panelSiparila PALA™ interior panel is a new way of decorating with wood. Now you can forget nails and hammers, the PALA™ wall panel is easily fixed with Siparila Fix adhesive. Thanks to its short dimensions, the wall panel is also ideal for decorating urban homes. The new PALA™ wall panel, sawn to size and conveniently packaged, is a new innovation from Siparila that offers even the novice renovator an effortless way to...

Wood is a traditional natural material that retains its value. With a variety of wood products, you can bring life and joy to your interior. You can create different surfaces, shapes and colours - ones that fit your overall look. Wood also feels good, you can feel it and it's warm. Remember that the use of wood influences the choice of wood product. Durable A quality wood panel is worry-free, will last a long time and even...

Wood is a living material that needs to be carefully secured. Living wood means that it shrinks during dry and cold frosty days and swells with increasing humidity in the room air. Wood therefore absorbs and releases moisture according to the annual cycle. Wooden panels are fixed by nailing them to the studs. Panels are vertical or horizontal boards placed about 400 mm apart. The direction in which they are installed affects the...