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Why use alkyd resins in construction ?
As the name suggests, alkyd resins are created by combining alcohol (Al) and fatty acids (cid).…
Maintaining green or grey deck boards
Exterior wood , and in particular wood decking, should be cleaned and renovated at regular…
How do you maintain and protect a roof?
Why should we protect roofs? Of all the coverings on a building, roofs are undoubtedly…
Fireproof wood in construction: understanding European regulations
Building and construction professionals, you should be familiar with Euroclasses: the European classification system for assessing…
How do I maintain and protect tiles?
Why should we protect tiles? Whether indoors or outdoors, tiles are subject to a great…
How can I dry out a damp wall?
Why combat damp in walls? Dampness inside homes is a real scourge that needs to…
Wooden cladding: how can it be effectively protected from fire?
Wood is one of the most fashionable building materials. Parquet flooring, panelling, decking and cladding…
How do you effectively treat capillary rise?
Capillary rise or rising damp is a physical phenomenon caused by water rising from the ground into the…
Outdoor wood: when and how should it be maintained?
More and more people are opting for cladding on their facades or decking around their…
The benefits of alkyd resin in the composition of paint
Acclaimed for its expertise since 1960, Groupe Berkem produces alkyd resins for paint and varnish manufacturers. But…
Four steps to maintaining your wooden cladding
The appearance of wooden cladding changes naturally over time. However, its ageing can be premature…
Drying out walls
Why dry out walls? In some homes, the damp that accumulates in the walls can…
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