Phenolic Panels for Durable Wall Coverings and Cladding
Sponsored by Fiberesin Industries Inc.
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Phenolic panels are a versatile building material for both interior wall coverings and exterior cladding and are ideal wherever both durability and appearance are important. This course explains how the manufacturing process imparts a wide range of performance attributes to phenolic panels, discusses their role in sustainable design, and presents the diverse array of applications that benefit from the strength and beauty of phenolic wall panels.
Photo courtesy of Fiberesin and Ken Graham Photography
Alaska Village Senior Housing, Anchorage, AK
Fiberesin Industries Inc., has over 50 years of experience manufacturing materials and components for the office furniture and construction industries. In addition to solid phenolic panels, Fiberesin makes tables and surfaces, recreational court systems, and is a premier supplier of commercial furniture products. As a leading value-add manufacturer of custom-engineered goods, Fiberesin serves an extensive variety of markets. Their Oconomowoc, Wisconsin plant utilizes proprietary technology to thermally fuse laminates (resin-infused paper or wood veneers) to wood core materials or other substrates, creating engineered materials of exceptional performance, strength, appearance and consistency. With operations in Oconomowoc and Ashippun Wisconsin, Fiberesin is proud to offer a line of solutions that are entirely made in the USA. Stonewood Architectural Panels, a trademark of Fiberesin, are solid phenolic panels used for exterior cladding and durable interior wall covering.
Originally published in National Driller
Originally published in June 2021
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain how phenolic panel manufacturing results in a strong, durable, non-porous product that will not delaminate or off-gas over its 30-year lifespan which is up to 3x longer than other product options.
- Discuss how phenolic panels made of FSC® certified wood and bearing a Declare label can contribute toward satisfying the requirements of certain LEED® Materials and Resources credits.
- Describe the UV, climate, impact, chemical, stain, moisture, and fire resistance properties of a phenolic panel that contribute to its sustainability as a long-lasting material in both interior and exterior applications.
- Apply high yield, low waste techniques to reduce costs and lower energy consumption in manufacturing.
