Considerations

Since NORDPAN panels are a NATURAL PRODUCT and solid wood "lives”, it is advisable to strictly observe specific storing, production and handling criteria:

1. Storing: the boards must be positioned horizontally on dry supports (max. 1m distance from each other) in air conditioned areas. Packages must be entirely covered in order to protect from infiltration of humidity and damages of the surfaces.

2. Use of solid wood boards for interiors: single-layer and multi-layer panels are mainly used for the production of furniture and decorative elements for the interior. When our panels leave the factory their moisture content is 8% and any variation of temperature or humidity could cause swelling, shrinkage and twisting. It is advisable to maintain the ambient temperature constant and not too dry. Slight cracking may occur if the panels are placed near sources of heat (for example, window sills) or solar radiation, as well as slight twisting, especially when constructing long and narrow furniture parts and doors, even if the panels are handled with care.

3. Use of solid wood panels for the exterior and humid environments: both the D4 (b4) glued singlelayer panels and the AW (previously AW 100) glued multi-layer panels require surface and edge treatment with appropriate protective materials for the above-mentioned applications. Furthermore, applications must respect the physical quality of resinous woods: always allow water to drain away and never let it stagnate. Specific processing measures must also be taken to prevent swelling, shrinking and twisting.

4. Use of solid wood panels for the static environment: for this application the license n. Z-9.1-465, granted by the "Deutschen Institut für Bautechnik”, contains all the characteristics and relative values.

When using solid wood panels always remember: wood is alive!