Platowood Poplar is shorter than our other wood types, Platowood Fraké and Spruce. For all available lengths of our wood, we recommend checking our profile overview.
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Platowood Poplar is shorter than our other wood types, Platowood Fraké and Spruce. For all available lengths of our wood, we recommend checking our profile overview.
Platowood Fraké and Poplar are both double-sided usable, but this is not the case with Platowood Spruce.
For spruce, the oldest growth rings—marked with a scoring roller—must be installed on the back side of the façade. Due to fluctuations in the weather, spruce can start to delaminate, meaning the growth rings separate from each other. By placing the youngest ring on the outside, any delamination remains invisible.
For all available lengths of our wood, we recommend checking our dimensions and profile overview.
Untreated, fraké has a color reminiscent of oak. However, there are significant differences between oak wood and Platowood Fraké. First, our wood turns brown in color due to the platowood process, which eliminates its natural pale yellow tone. Second, oak is a very hard and slow-growing wood species, unlike fraké, which can grow up to 50 meters tall in just 30 years.
The sustainability of Platowood Fraké is a frequently asked question. Thanks to its low environmental cost indicator of just €0.43 per square meter, Platowood Fraké is an extremely sustainable choice. Fraké is a fast-growing wood species that gains a long lifespan through hydro-thermal modification.
The Terminalia Superba, better known as the limba tree, provides the wood from which Platowood Fraké is made. Naturally, this wood is not durable and falls into durability class 5 — meaning that untreated, it will rot quickly when used outdoors.
By platowooding the wood, its lifespan is significantly extended, creating a sustainable product suitable for outdoor use. In addition, harvesting these trees contributes to the local economy.
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and OLB (Origine et Légalité des Bois) are two different certification systems focused on sustainability, but they apply to different aspects of natural resources and production processes.
The wood will not grey indoors. However, the brown tone of the wood will gradually fade over time. Want to prevent this? Then choose wood with a Natural finish or a color you personally like!
Platowood wood can be treated well with stain or oil. However, keep in mind that stain and oil can affect the fire performance of your wood. Adding wood oil can enhance the warm brown color and make the grain patterns even more visible.
For indoor use, a high durability class isn't necessary, but there are still good reasons to use Platowood wood indoors. First, it has a beautiful brown color without any paint finish, and second, it is highly dimensionally stable—so you can be sure the wood will hardly move even when humidity levels in the building fluctuate.
Would you like to touch up part of your wood in the color of the finish? Then order the correct color by contacting us.
When you apply a color finish to wood, maintenance becomes a factor. Weather influences cause the finish to gradually degrade. To ensure good adhesion and a long lifespan, the wood is brushed.
Note: when wood has a color finish (with the exception of Weathered), we only provide a warranty if the wood has been brushed.
It is possible to request samples of wood with the Burned finish. You can easily request samples via this link.
When you apply a color finish to wood, maintenance becomes a factor. Weather influences cause the finish to gradually degrade. To ensure good adhesion and a long lifespan, the wood is brushed.
Note: when wood has a color finish (with the exception of Weathered), we only provide a warranty if the wood has been brushed.
It is possible to request samples of wood with the Natural finish. You can easily request samples via this link.
When you apply a color finish to wood, maintenance becomes a factor. Weather influences cause the finish to gradually degrade. To ensure good adhesion and a long lifespan, the wood is brushed.
Note: when wood has a color finish (with the exception of Weathered), we only provide a warranty if the wood has been brushed.
Previously, we also had two Natural colors: one oil-based and the other stain-based. Due to changes in laws and regulations, oil finishes are no longer suitable for maintaining Fire Class D. These two colors, NCO and NCS, have now been replaced with new versions that meet Fire Class D. Since both colors were popular choices among architects, we decided to reintroduce two Natural variants.
It is possible to request samples of wood with the Weathered finish. You can easily request samples via this link.
The pre-weathering stain is a finish that gradually degrades. Since the lifespan of the finish is less relevant compared to other color finishes, the wood is not brushed.
Platowood wood weathers to a silvery tone. This is part of the natural greying process in which lignin is broken down by UV rays. When developing our pre-weathering stain, we aimed to match the naturally weathered color as closely as possible. Want to know more about wood weathering? Read all about it at: https://www.platowood.nl/nieuws/natuurlijke-vergrijzing-uitgelegd/
The fire safety of a wooden façade depends on the configuration. In general, fire spreads more quickly in an open façade than in a closed one. Without fire-retardant treatment, our wood has Euro fire class D.
Standard Platowood has a fire class of D-s2, d0. With the FireProtect treatment, this is upgraded to B-s2, d0. The exact fire class may vary depending on the wood type, treatment, and application.
Both thermal and hydro-thermal modification (the Platowood process) involve heating wood at high temperatures in an oxygen-poor environment, which causes chemical changes that reduce moisture absorption and improve dimensional stability—factors that contribute to increased durability of the wood. Thermally modified wood is also referred to as “thermowood.”
In hydro-thermal modification, the wood undergoes an additional step before the heating process: “cooking.” At Platowood, the wood is “cooked” in an autoclave under high pressure using saturated steam. This process increases the reactivity of the molecular structure, allowing the wood to be heated at relatively lower temperatures to achieve durability. This unique combination of cooking and heating is what we call platowooding. Platowood is the only wood processor that uses this specific modification technique.
The advantage of platowooding is that our wood becomes less brittle, which results in less material loss during installation. And that reduced brittleness comes with another benefit: Platowood is the only supplier that can deliver KOMO-certified window and frame wood made from fraké.
An important aspect of installing wooden façade cladding is moisture. Can the wood dry and ventilate properly? These are key questions to ask when designing and installing a wooden façade. Wood may get wet, but it must not stay wet. Moist wood reduces the lifespan of both the wood and any optional finishes. For more tips on installation, we recommend reading our installation guidelines.
Platowood wood is available through our points of sale. Curious which dealer is closest to you? Then click on this link.
Both thermal and hydro-thermal modification (the Platowood process) involve heating wood at high temperatures in an oxygen-poor environment, which causes chemical changes that reduce moisture absorption and improve dimensional stability—factors that contribute to increased durability of the wood. Thermally modified wood is also referred to as “thermowood.”
In hydro-thermal modification, the wood undergoes an additional step before the heating process: “cooking.” At Platowood, the wood is “cooked” in an autoclave under high pressure using saturated steam. This process increases the reactivity of the molecular structure, allowing the wood to be heated at relatively lower temperatures to achieve durability. This unique combination of cooking and heating is what we call platowooding. Platowood is the only wood processor that uses this specific modification technique.
The advantage of platowooding is that our wood becomes less brittle, which results in less material loss during installation. And that reduced brittleness comes with another benefit: Platowood is the only supplier that can deliver KOMO-certified window and frame wood made from fraké.
To reduce waste, we use our residual wood streams. Selected planks are optimized into lengths of 40 cm. These lengths are finger-jointed and laminated into beams from which windows and frames are made.
Since every tree is different, there will naturally be some variation in brown shades. Over time, Platowood Fraké will grey evenly, making this color difference no longer visible.
Platowood Fraké has a KOMO certificate and has passed tests that measure the screw withdrawal resistance of the wood. Because we steam and heat our wood at lower temperatures, our fraké is less brittle than wood that is only heat-treated. This means we are the only suppliers of fraké window frame wood with burglar-resistant properties.
When the window frame or door is evenly exposed to sunlight, the weathering will also be uniform. To prevent uneven greying, you can choose to treat your frame with a pre-weathering stain.
Keep in mind that if you apply Platowood window frame wood untreated, the wood behind the glass will not grey as evenly as the exterior. Glass blocks UV rays, which influence the greying process of the wood.
Platowood Fraké and meranti are both suitable for window and frame applications. The difference between the two is that Platowood Fraké can be used untreated, while meranti must be painted. Although fraké may be more expensive initially, it becomes more cost-effective over time because paint requires maintenance.
In addition, Platowood Fraké shrinks and swells 70% less, which means windows and doors are less likely to stick during winter.
Platowood produces a semi-finished product: laminated and finger-jointed wood beams in industry standard lengths of 5.90 m. Windows and frames made from Platowood Fraké are manufactured by joinery factories throughout the Netherlands.
The prices of our wood depend on the cross-section, profile, and finish. Platowood works exclusively with a dealer network, who set their own prices. For current retail prices, you can contact your nearest dealer.
The prices of our wood depend on the cross-section, profile, and finish. Platowood works exclusively with a dealer network, who set their own prices. For current retail prices, you can contact your nearest dealer.
The prices of our wood depend on the cross-section, profile, and finish. Platowood works exclusively with a dealer network, who set their own prices. For current retail prices, you can contact your nearest dealer.
The prices of our wood depend on the wood type, cross-section, profile, and finish. Platowood works exclusively with a dealer network, who set their own prices. For current retail prices, you can contact us.
Platowood Decking Boards are made from Platonium 16, a profile with a clip groove for concealed installation. The decking boards from Platowood can be installed using the Cobra Hybrid clipsystem.
Wood is a natural material and will show signs of use over time, especially when walked on.
As decking, wood endures much more than when used as façade cladding. Think of rain, hail, sliding furniture, and shoe soles. When you install a deck with Platowood Fraké, you'll notice that signs of use—especially in the beginning—are quite visible.
You can compare planed Platowood Fraké to polished metal: the first scratches and marks stand out clearly. But over time, a more even appearance develops, as the wood accumulates more wear—just like brushed metal.
If you absolutely don’t want any streaks or stains, you could opt for slow-growing tropical hardwood or composite materials. However, keep in mind that both options are less suitable if environmental consciousness is an important factor in your decision.