The apartments along the canal in Axel underwent an intensive renovation to improve their sustainability.

LDCwood^® ThermoWood^® Spruce with hidden fastening

After the renovation, the Kanaalkade flat building received a fresh and modern look thanks to the use of sustainable LDCwood^® ThermoWood^® spruce wood. This type of wood was also used for the partition walls, providing a uniform and aesthetic finish. ThermoWood^® spruce is known for its smooth structure and characterful knots, which are usually smaller than those of pine. Through thermal modification, the spruce wood becomes not only more durable but also gains a beautiful golden-brown color. With the hidden fastening of the ALTA plank profile, the facade achieved a uniform appearance.

Fire-Retardant Treated with Burnblock^®

To meet fire safety requirements, the planks were treated with Burnblock^® fire retardant by Lemahieu Fire Protection^®, achieving the required fire reaction class. The fire-retardant treatment with Burnblock^® is carried out under pressure in our autoclave. The fire retardant is 100% natural and biodegradable. Moreover, the product is Cradle-to-Cradle™ Gold certified. The fire-retardant treatment ensures the maintenance of the fire reaction class over time, so no re-treatment is necessary.