Clear Pine: the purity of thermally treated radiata pine, designed for exceptional facades.
Naturally knot-free and thermally treated at high temperature without any chemicals, this plantation pine offers a surface of rare homogeneity — for contemporary, clean, and durable cladding.
Knot-free, no compromise
- Naturally knot-free: Radiata pine is an inherently knot-free species — an intrinsic quality, not the result of sorting. Each board reveals a fine and regular grain, for a perfectly homogeneous finish across the entire facade.
- Enhanced dimensional stability: Thermal treatment profoundly transforms the wood's structure, significantly reducing its hygroscopicity — boards remain perfectly flat season after season, with no perceptible shrinkage or swelling.
- Healthy wood, chemical-free: The treatment adds no chemicals, no additives — it simply transforms the wood's natural fibers using heat and steam. A clean material for installation, clean on the facade, clean at the end of its life.
- Fast and clean installation: Compatible with the Grad® system, clip fastening ensures installation without visible screws, a perfectly aligned finish — boards can be unclipped and repositioned without damage if necessary.
- FSC-certified plantation wood: Radiata pine is grown in sustainably managed, FSC-certified, fast-growing plantations — a low-impact renewable resource, a direct alternative to rare tropical woods.
Wood aging
Upon installation, Clear Pine exhibits a bright and homogeneous golden-brown hue, which its natural knot-free quality makes particularly regular. Its fine grain and smooth surface give it an immediately contemporary architectural appearance.
Under the action of UV and rain, the board evolves towards a natural silvery grey — a transformation that can occur in as little as six months depending on the level of exposure, in a uniform and controlled manner.
Preserving the initial hue
Due to its porous nature, it is recommended to treat all four sides of Clear Pine with a penetrating UV-protective oil before installation — this protection preserves the original golden hue and ensures homogeneous aging.
Routine maintenance
Periodic cleaning is sufficient to maintain the surface appearance. No chemical preservation treatment is necessary — Clear Pine’s durability is achieved through thermal transformation, not by surface application.
Allowing to age naturally
If a silvery patina is desired, a clear oil applied as a base protection before installation helps to ensure uniform greying — including on less exposed areas, for a consistent result across the entire facade.
Superior quality, very few knots
Radiata pine naturally has very few knots: a pure and regular grain, without selection or compromise.
Natural thermal treatment
Heat and steam profoundly transform the wood at 215°C: chemical-free, residue-free, no compromise.
PEFC plantation wood
Radiata pine grown in PEFC-certified plantations: renewable resource, direct alternative to tropical woods.
