From the series "Facade and wall materials - trends 2024"
Trends and fashions in architecture are constantly changing. New materials and technologies appear In this thicket of changes and novelties, there is one material that, regardless of the fashion of the season, remains popular and valuable. One could say - timeless.
Moso Bamboo, Oisterwijk, the Netherlands
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This is natural wood. It can't be replaced by anything else - all imitations always lack something, they can never be as perfect. New technologies, instead of excluding wood, are giving it further possibilities, extending its life and adapting it to modern forms.
Wood is all about advantages:
- longevity;
- natural thermal insulation;
- aesthetic diversity;
- ease of installation;
On top of that, using natural materials around us helps reduce stress levels and create a harmonious environment. Especially in the facade category, wood is always a great choice. Here it is worth looking at thermally modified wood. After such processing, we can be sure of not only aesthetic qualities, but also durability. The process of thermal modification takes place in special furnaces, without the use of chemicals. Here two manufacturers deserve special attention - Thermory and Moso Bamboo, who occupy podium positions among the 25 best manufacturers of wooden facades according to the prestigious Archello portal.
Thermory thermo pine, Waterfront Norway.
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Thermory is an Estonian manufacturer, a world pioneer in the field of thermal modification.
The species subjected to this process are primarily:
- Scandinavian pine and spruce;
- Knotless pine (radiata);
- ash;
From each of these species, modification brings out the best. Thermory treatment protects the wood from fungi and mold, ensures dimensional stability and adequate durability, and at the same time brings out a beautiful color (in the case of pine and spruce - a warm caramel color, and in the case of ash - a deep chocolate color).
Thermory thermo ash
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All these characteristics of thermally treated wood make it an ideal material for exterior building applications in both the private and public sectors.
In addition, wood is a tradition that can be used in a very modern way. It blends perfectly with other materials, emphasizing the individual character of the building. It is not afraid of connections with concrete and steel.
Solid boards, laths, scantlings, shingles, 3D profiles. Plus a multitude of structures - smooth, brushed, rough.
Thermory wood can be allowed to gray naturally - patination, or oiled and given the desired shade. For public buildings, it is possible to impregnate the boards to NRO.
Thermory has an innovative approach to installation. In collaboration with the French company Grad, it has created invisible installation systems - PacSystem. The boards can be installed on wooden or aluminum scantlings. This creates new possibilities for laying patterns, which is appreciated by architects around the world.
Thermory thermo pine
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Moso, on the other hand, is a Dutch manufacturer of bamboo boards - Moso Bamboo. It is safe to say that this is the building material of the future. Facade planks made of this raw material are incredible performance:
- highest durability and 25-year warranty,
- unparalleled resistance to fungi and mold,
- hardness exceeding that of exotic wood,
Moso bamboo itself, is the fastest growing plant on earth. Ecological raw material, the production of which does not increase the release of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Properly prepared bamboo fibers are heat treated and pressed under tremendous pressure.
From bamboo profiles prepared in this way, virtually any shape can be prepared, which gives a huge range of possibilities for the ingenuity of architects.
Moso Bamboo products do not need to be additionally protected for NRO, because the spread of fire, is its natural property.
That is why we can find bamboo facades, but also terraces, floors, landscaping elements in public buildings all over the world. Airports, hotels, train stations, wherever durability, dimensional stability, but also aesthetics matter.
Moso Bamboo, Orientarium, Lodz.
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Of course - Moso Bamboo is also an ideal solution for private buildings. The boards can be oiled and retain their deep shade, or left to patinate naturally. It all depends on individual preferences. On top of that, here, too, we have dedicated installation systems that ensure an invisible, durable installation.
All these advantages mean that wood and natural products are still in vogue and remain high in architectural trends, and nothing promises to change in this regard. It is hard to find another such versatile facade material that combines tradition and modernity.
