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