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This Sunday is Earth Day and as we reflect on the impact we have on our planet, we thought there was no better time to look at environmentally-friendly building materials. You have most likely heard about High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) panels, but you may not know exactly how they are made. HPL material is created by combining multiple layers of kraft paper with phenolic resin, with a final layer of decor paper before pressing. Because HPL panels consist of thermosetting resins, homogeneously reinforced with up to 70% wood based fibers, a majority of the used raw materials (i.e. recycled materials) are sustainable.
Our partners at FunderMax are pros at not only creating beautiful panels for ‘people who create’, they are also incredibly eco-conscious. Their Max Exterior is made from natural fiber panels – around 65%, by weight – consisting largely of wood that has been processed into the kraft papers. This wood is a by-product of sawn lumber production or of sawmills. FunderMax sources these raw materials from vendors certified according to the standards FSC PEFC. These standards ensure that the wood is produced in compliance with international rules for sustainable forestry.
They are also specialists in the processing of these raw materials with closed production cycles so production waste is either recycled back into the production process or used to generate energy in their green energy district heating plants. Their processes work so well that as a private company, they provide district heating to 3,000 households. FunderMax is a company who upholds sustainability standards in all that they do and we are proud to include their panels in our offering. You can learn more about HPL panels and FunderMax here.
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