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Guidance for material selection in wood claddings based on end-user acceptance of maintenance and care

Grüll, Gerhard ; Alfredsen, Gry ; Gustavsen, Geir Wæhler ; Forsthuber, Boris ; Niklewski, Jonas LU ; van Niekerk, Philip Bester ; Ross, Lone and Brischke, Christian (2025) In European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 83(6).
Abstract

A survey including 3112 responses from individual end users of wood cladding, from Norway, Sweden and Germany, was conducted with questions related to their experience and preferences regarding cladding with and without coatings. Based on these results and established scientific understanding of Service Life Prediction (SLP) of wood cladding, two decision trees were provided to guide end users in selecting a suitable material to meet their expectations when planning a new cladding. This approach makes the users reflect on maintenance requirements and aesthetic changes rather than choosing a product solely based on initial aesthetic appeal.

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European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
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83
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6
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193
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Springer
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0018-3768
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10.1007/s00107-025-02345-6
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Publisher Copyright: © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2025.
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