UAB “VudVa” is
producing rough and plane surface façade planks from Siberian spruce, pine and
larch. We were the first ones in Lithuania, who started producing façade planks
with rough surface back in 1998 and we got convinced that this production tend
to long-live and handle the most severe climate conditions. Rough surface
planks are widely used in Scandinavia, recognized by Western and Baltic coast Lithuania and now this façade tool is getting
more and more recognition in other parts of Lithuania too.
At first,
timber for planks goes through a cycle of drying in the hothouses. Then it goes
through the splitting process, where the planks get their first roughness. Then
the planks, using machines, are given the shape and profile demanded
specifically by an individual customer. When the wood is split, its pores open
and after the wood is painted, they are filled with paint and that is the
secret what makes façade planks with rough surface to be in a perfect shape for
15-20 years. These planks can be used for the whole façade or only for some
parts, for example in combination with bricks or clinker. Matching the colors
nicely can make your house look warm and cozy.
Rough surface planks are in
advantages over the traditional shaved surface planks because:
- By shaving the surface of the plank, its pores are
closed and paint cannot fully penetrate the pores of the wood, what makes
the shaved surface planks valid for longer than five years;
- Plain surface façade planks are getting grey from
the impact of sun and atmosphere, so they have to be repainted quite
often. It requires additional costs of labor and paint.
So, our specialists recommend choosing
the wooden façade of rough surface as a reliable long-term decoration of your
house façade. Many architects agree with that and tend to use this material for
their projects more and more.
Here are the profiles we offer:
1. Scandinavian
type (rough surface)
This profile is widely used in Scandinavia,
Canada, the USA. Usually
rough surface for the planks is used, although it can be shaved, if desired by
the customer. This profile was number one selling of our company in 2003 and
2006 and keeps being very popular until now. Various measurements of width can
be chosen: 85mm, 110mm, 135mm,
160mm, 185mm, 210mm. Optimal
width – 135 mm, which looks the best from architectural point of view and looks
very nice in a decoration with clinker as well. Planks with greater width are
mainly used for bigger buildings.
2. Wave
(Banga); surface can be both, rough and shaved
This profile is used for important or luxury type of
buildings, churches. Various widths are possible.
Possible widths: 135mm, 160mm,
185mm, 210mm
Thickness – 19 mm,
Most popular and considered as the best – the width of 185
mm
3. “Norwegian”
plank
There are two A and B types. This is a typical Norwegian
style. That is why we named it. The surface can be both rough and shaved. More
popular type among customers is the type “A”, although in the end it does not
look so different from type “B” when the house is done. This type is widely
used by companies, building and exporting houses to Norway. The width of 135 mm is the
most popular.
Possible widths: 110mm, 135mm,
160mm, 185mm, 210mm
Thickness: 19mm
4.
“Swedish”
plank
Rough and shaved surfaces possible. Very popular type in Sweden, gaining recognition in Lithuania. Mostly rough surface is
ordered, because of the advantages it offers.
Possible widths: 110mm, 135mm,
160mm, 185mm, 210mm
Thickness: 19mm
5.
Classical
plank
This profile is the most popular in Lithuania for many years, that is
why it is called classical. May be both rough and shaved surface. Most widely
used width – 135 mm. The number one selling profile in 2004, keeps being
popular until now. Type “B” fits more for wider plank (160 mm or wider). Type “B”
is different because on the side we make the ornament. Looks best with width of
185mm.
6. Roof planks
Can be rough or shaved.
Possible widths:95mm, 120mm,
140mm,
Thickness: 19mm
7. Lumber
imitation
According to the desire of a customer, it can be made with
rough or either shaved surface. This profile can be used for both horizontal
and vertical fixing. A house with these planks resembles a house made of lumber
or cubic logs. It fits perfectly for a house in natural landscape, next to the
woods, lakes. Various widths can be ordered.
Possible widths: 85mm, 110mm,
135mm, 160mm, 185mm, 210mm
Thickness: 19mm
8.
Log
imitation (spherical)
Only shaved surface is possible. Fits for both outside and
indoor decoration. Good choice for summerhouse, chalet or a house built in a
natural landscape.
Standard
measurements:
Width: 135mm
Thickness: 20mm
9. Turned log
imitation
A house decorated with this profile resembles a house made
of round, turned logs. Perfect for saunas, summerhouses, chalets, houses in a
natural landscape. Gives a special look for your house.
Width: 135mm
Thickness: 35mm
10.
Rhomb form
planks
Both rough and shaved surfaces are feasible. These planks
are fixed in that way, that spaces are left between planks, through which the
air is freely circulating. This type is widely used for light construction
houses, garages. Also used for summerhouses, fences. This type is special,
because when it rains, the air is circulating but raindrops are not getting in.
Possible widths: 95mm,
120mm, 140mm, 170mm, 195mm,
Thickness: 19mm
Not so
often, but sometimes facades are decorated with planks, fixed vertically. We
are offering three different types of vertically fixed façade planks. They were
quite popular in the Lithuanian seaside, the Curonian Spit, for old, historical
wooden houses. The surfaces of these
profiles can be both rough and shaved.
Here are some vertically fixed facade plank profiles:
11.
Rough and
shaved surface decoration for vertical fixing
Widths: 85mm, 110mm, 135mm,
160mm, 185mm, 210mm
Thickness: 19mm
12.
“Nida”
planks for vertical fixing
Rough surface is more popular.
Possible widths: 85mm, 110mm,
135mm, 160mm, 185mm, 210mm
Thickness: 19mm
13.
Rough and
shaved surface decoration for vertical fixing
Various types are feasible, considering the desires of the
customer or the image of the architect.
Possible widths: 45, 70, 95, 120, 145, 170,
195, 220mm
Thickness: 19mm
21. Rough and shaved surface decoration for vertical fixing
Used as a decoration element, for example, for the corners
of the house.
Possible widths: 145mm, 170mm,
195mm
Thickness: 19mm
