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How to restore a damp wall ?
While damp on a wall is initially an aesthetic inconvenience, in the long term it can cause…
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Touching wood
“Touching wood” expresses a superstition already practised in 660 BC. BC by the Persians. Followers of Mazdeism(the Iranian religion…
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Saltpetre treatment
What is saltpetre? Saltpetre, also known as stone salt, is a mineral deposit that generally…
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The CLT construction market in 2021
CLT, or cross-laminated timber , is a wood-based material that offers a number of construction advantages. It’s…
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Treating wood before construction
An ecological, natural and environmentally-friendly building material, wood can be used in an infinite number…
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Discovering the beech
Where does beech come from? As its botanical name “Fagus sylvatica” indicates, beech is part…
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XILIX Expert the Groupe Berkem’s network of professionals
A key player in the protection and maintenance of wood materials, Groupe Berkem has developed…
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Wood as a building material
Why use wood as a building material? Beyond its undeniable aesthetic appeal, wood as a…
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Protecting wooden packaging
Long considered basic, wooden packaging has a number of advantages for professionals: quality, robustness, renewable,…
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How do you protect a CLT construction?
From prefabrication to storage and assembly, CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) panels are exposed to the…
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Fungicide-Algicide for pavings / roofing / facades
Micro-organisms, the enemies of façades / pavings / roofs All buildings are exposed on a…
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Wooden cladding maintenance
Wooden cladding is particularly vulnerable to external attack. It is therefore important to take good…
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