Month: april 2020

1. A durable paint finish for years to come Pre-painted exterior cladding panels are used to build a finished façade straight away. There is no need to paint the panels after installation and maintenance painting can wait up to 10-20 years. The panels are painted within 60 hours of planing, which ensures the best adhesion of the preservatives while the wood cell is open. Topcoating in a dry interior ensures that no contaminants are left underneath the paint surface that could damage the...

Building a new façade or renovating an old one should be carefully planned. Tekniikan Rakennusmaail tests the pre-painted, concealed TOPCOAT® panel and Siparila's façade finishing products. Text by Ari Lahti, Photos by Merja Ratia Always check the condition of the building's structures Especially in renovation projects, it is always worth checking the condition of the building's wall structures and insulation before installing exterior cladding panels. It is also a good idea to install additional insulation at this stage. Underneath the wooden facade, you should always leave...