Impregnated by nature itself
The water-repellent, rot-resistant properties of heartwood make it ideal for manufacturing wood products for outdoor use. But what is heartwood and how is it formed?
SCA Martes heartwood cladding
Our heartwood cladding made from spruce and pine comes from the innermost part of the logs. SCA Martes is durable and strong, with slower moisture absorption. The name comes from martes martes, the forest animal marten in Latin.
SCA core wood panel comes from the late-growth northern forests with a high proportion of heartwood. All timber is scanned to ensure it consists of at least 99 percent heartwood.
- Slower water absorption than in sapwood provides a dimensionally stable exterior panel
- Develops a beautiful silver-gray hue over time
- Consists of at least 99 percent heartwood
- Installed with panel screws or cam nails of corrosion class stainless acid-proof (A4) zinc/nickel
Area of use: Exterior paneling
Profile: Spruce - Smooth tongue and groove with straight edge- Pine - Double tongue and groove EP
Surface treatment: Untreated
Structure: Even
Length: Pine - Varying lengths with end joints. Spruce - 3600 mm, 4200 mm, 4800 mm
The house is best maintained with an annual wash. It removes both dirt and harmful mold and algae growth, leaving the house looking clean and well-maintained after just a few hours of work.
While washing, you also get a good overview of any other maintenance tasks you should plan for this season. It could be a panel board that needs replacing, a wall that needs a fresh coat of paint, or a fence that needs staining. Boards that are damaged or full of cracks from before can be replaced before washing begins.
As soon as the temperatures rise, you should wash the decking and exterior panels with a brush, soap, and water. You can also use other cleaning agents available on the market; consult a specialist for advice.
Using a pressure washer should be done with caution as it can roughen up the wood surface, creating cracks and damaging the wood.
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"I want to build more in wood!"
The Wingårdhs architectural practice has created many of Scandinavia’s most expressive buildings. Its founder, Gert Wingårdh, is motivated by designing buildings that touch people’s lives, something that he has consistently succeeded in over the past 40 years. The practice is now putting a pioneering foot forward in contributing to sustainable construction without compromising on artistic ambition. “We propose wood as the first choice in all of our projects. This is the very best way for us to actively influence carbon dioxide emissions,” explains Gert Wingårdh.