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Exterior panels and cladding 114

Nordic Swan Ecolabel panels and cladding for exterior use have a reduced environmental and climate impact throughout their lifecycle – and strict requirements for materials, chemicals and quality promote circular economy.

The requirements include:

  • Use of a high proportion of renewable and/or recycled materials (except for cement-based panels) and/or responsibly sourced virgin mineral raw materials.
  • Use of timber that is legally harvested and certified under a traceability system – and at least 70% of the timber is sourced from certified forestry.
  • Environmental and health properties of chemicals used in manufacturing of the product and in any surface treatment. Among other things, the use of flame retardants is prohibited.
  • Limits for energy consumption in the production of the product.
  • Compliance with harmonised standards in accordance with the Construction Products Regulation (EU/305/2011) or voluntary CE marking according to ETA.
  • Product warranty of at least 15 years.

The product group includes panels or cladding for exterior use designed to provide protection from the weather, also known as outer climate shield of a building. Examples of panel types: Wood-based panels, panels based on renewable raw materials other than wood, board and planks used for cladding, HPL (High Pressure Laminate), compact laminate, CLT (cross laminated timber), cement-based panels and mineral wool panels (where the main function is not thermal insulation).