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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…
Exterior wood care
Exterior wood is exposed to many factors of deterioration and requires maintenance to stand the…
Postponement of financial targets by one year due to adverse economic climate
Blanquefort (France), October 13, 2023, at 5:45 pm CEST – Groupe Berkem, a leading player…
Architects love CLT… and so do wood-boring insects and termites!
CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) is a timber construction material. Cross-laminated panels are made from 3, 5…
Treatment and maintenance of wooden decking
Resistant and attractive, wooden decking nevertheless requires regular maintenance. The appearance of wood changes over…
Wood treatment: are bio-based products effective?
Ecological awareness has had a lasting impact on consumer and industrial habits. Reducing our dependence on…
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