Composite materials made of wood and plastic have many advantages over real wood as a building material, but they are not without their drawbacks. An EU initiative addressed these shortcomings by introducing a system that is optimised, safe, environmentally sustainable and that uses long-lasting materials.
The EU-funded HIFIVENT (High durability and fire performance WPC for ventilated façades) project developed a fully recyclable ventilated façade system for outdoor construction applications made of high-durability wood plastic composites (WPCs). The solution will boost resistance to weather, improve mechanical and fire properties, and enhance mechanical performance.
Further details: Environment-friendly building façades for optimised performance and fire resistance