Ecological and robust, wood is an essential and widely used material for the construction of frameworks in buildings and homes. For all its qualities, wood is also a living material, subject to the ravages of time and the many wood pests. That’s why, in order to optimise the lifespan of a timber frame and preserve its heritage, it’s essential to treat the timber.
What are the factors that can damage a timber frame? Here are the main factors that can weaken a timber frame:
Groupe Berkem has developed preventive and curative treatments to improve the durability of a roof structure and protect it from a wide range of stresses.
Whether as a curative or preventive treatment, Groupe Berkem has developed the Xilix range to combat effectively all the biological agents that degrade wood. This range of products is designed for professionals and provides long-term protection for hardwood and softwood structures in the home against damp, fungi and wood pests.
The products in this range are formulated as liquid emulsions or gels and are applied directly to the wooden structure for long-lasting, effective results.
To combat fires and slow down the burning of wooden frames, Groupe Berkem offers professionals a fireproof treatment, Xilix 500 RF.
Applied to the surface, this product is an anti-fire protection that slows the spread of flames and limits the appearance of smoke.
All these products can be used alone or in combination, depending on the risks to which the timber frame is exposed.