Weathering behaviour of wood-faced construction materials

The aim of this work is to optimize panels produced by the company PRODEMA S.A., improving their resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation together with other required qualities such as resistance to the weathering caused by exposure to rain, temperature variations, etc., as well as structural resistance. Photostabilizers and films were used for the protection of wood panels. In the presence of the additives, mechanical properties and adhesion were unchanged, while a better protection of the surface was obtained with films.