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Gel solutions for wood preservation
Wood professionals are increasingly appreciating the use of wood treatment products in gel form. What is…
Lignivorous fungi
Blue stain fungi These fungi develop in wood with very high humidity, above 30%. These…
The termite mound: a “burrow” of genius
Termite mounds have fascinated entomologists, scientists and architects for many years… Let’s see why the…
Hesperophane : An unwelcome guest
The Hesperophane beetle, a cousin of the capricorn beetle, also known as the hardwood capricorn…
Cellar coniophore: let’s combat this fungus!
As well as wood-eating insects, wood also needs to be protected from the proliferation and…
Merula: development and effective treatment
Also known as “cubic rot”,this fungus is in most cases a consequence of the presence of dampness in a…
What is an alkyd resin ?
Groupe Berkem has been designing high value-added alkyd resins adapted to the requirements of glycerophthalic…
Wood-eating insects
Wood-eating insects are a family of insects whose larvae feed mainly on the cellulose contained…
What are the consequences of leaving a damp wall untreated?
There are many possible causes of damp walls : water infiltration, condensation, rising damp or capillary damp rising or…
Treatment and maintenance of wooden cladding
Wooden cladding needs to be treated and maintained regularly to prevent the wood from deteriorating…
Clean, treat, protect: the steps to a clean roof
A dirty roof is a nightmare for many homeowners. Maintenance is essential to extend its life and…
Why use alkyd resins in your wood products ?
Established in the heart of the Arcachon Basin for more than 6 decades, Groupe Berkem…
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