30 | Sector Focus: Cladding & Shingles
SUMMARY
■PiveteauBois is one of France’s leading softwood sawmillers
■It also manufactures a wood plastic composite cladding range
■This is covered by a 20-year warranty against insect damage, white decay and soft rot
■Sylneo cladding is supplied in various fire resistance classifications
CONFIDENCE IN COMPOSITES
A French softwood sawmiller is on track to significantly increase output and exports of its wood plastic composite cladding range. Mike Jeffree reports
PiveteauBois has big ambitions for its wood composite range, including in the UK. One of France’s leading softwood sawmillers, it has been making its Sylneo- brand product for the cladding, decking and other outdoor products markets for 20 years. In that time demand has grown exponentially. It now sees it further increasing momentum, appealing to customers who want a wood- based, wood-look product combining durability with ultra-low maintenance. Environmental validation and fire safety, says PiveteauBois, are adding to its products’ impetus.
Above: The shiplap Malo variant of the Sylneo cladding TTJ | January/February 2025 |
www.ttjonline.com
Sylneo is made at the company’s Sainte- Florence headquarters site south of Nantes. It’s produced by extrusion combining softwood residues from its sawmills with a mix of end-of-life recycled polymer from such products as windows and piping, plus coupling agents, dye and anti-UV additives. “The boards comprise 60% softwood, which is PEFC-certified, and 40% partly recycled polymer,” said Sylneo head of sales and marketing Matthias Rolland. “The end result is a hard-wearing, shock resistant board that does not split or break. Sylneo is solid and homogenous and so does not require finishing at board ends, saving on material and labour, and it offers much better stability than hollow boards. It is also guaranteed splinter-free. “The range additionally includes decking, which even when wet, provides a non-slip surface. Sylneo is virtually impervious to humidity and not affected by chlorine or salt so is suited to seaside and poolside
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