A sustainable development approach thanks to certified wood species
The PEFC and FSC certifications guarantee the sustainable management of the forests used and their renewal. PEFC certification guarantees that each certified forest is managed in accordance with the rules established by professionals and users, and monitored by independent, accredited bodies. It also ensures that the wood harvested is clearly identified at each stage of processing. The FSC logo also informs consumers of responsible forest management initiatives and guarantees the use of certified sustainable wood species.
Each type of wood has specific qualities in terms of aesthetics and resistance. Softwoods have the advantage of growing very quickly, which facilitates their renewal and encourages the storage of C0². Locally sourced wood (robinia, birch, oak, maple, cherry, pine, etc.) also helps to limit the carbon footprint and protect the environment.
SIVALBP at the service of the environment
Committed to the quality of its products, Sivalbp rigorously selects its certified wood species from responsibly managed forests. The various types of wood we use are class 3 (natural or conferred rot-proof) and have a durability of 10 to 50 years. All our species are PEFC certified (PEFC/10-31-1593).
Certified sustainable wood species for every situation
Depending on their intrinsic properties, these certified sustainable wood species can be used for exterior cladding or interior facings. Canadian western red cedar is particularly well suited to contemporary architecture. Mountain Larch, on the other hand, offers a rustic finish that blends perfectly with the mountain environment. Douglas fir and Larch, the benchmarks for cladding, have the particularity of holding up very well over time.
Dried northern spruce is a benchmark for colour finishes. Sivalbp offers two types of drying: 18% for exterior use and 12% for interior panelling. Kiln-dried northern spruce can also be used for interior panelling. Sivalbp offers EcoThermo solutions for wood that is even more resistant and durable. Thermostabilisation, an environmentally-friendly thermal preservation process, gives Larch, Nordic Pine and Nordic Spruce exceptional durability and stability.
