The façade is the showpiece of any house. At REDUKT, we care not only about the appearance but also about the quality of the facades of mobile homes made of wood. They are what give our houses on wheels a modern, timeless and natural look.
Wooden elevations of REDUKT tiny houses seamlessly blend with the surroundings thanks to their natural tones. Photo: REDUKT
Materials for the facades of REDUKT houses
The facades of REDUKT houses are usually made of spruce or pine wood. Our basic offer includes several colours of facade boards - from natural, light, through shades of grey and brown to black. In order to prolong their durability, we protect them with wood preservatives with the possibility of modifying the natural colour of the facade, e.g. REMMERS HK-Lazura 3in1.
Natural colour of wooden facade of a mobile house REDUKT PURA. Photo: REDUKT
Thermo-wood
Another material we use to cover the exterior of the cabins is thermo wood. Unprotected, it matures over time, taking on a noble dark silvery hue. It can be additionally oiled, so that it does not naturally turn grey when exposed to sunlight. Thermo wood is approximately 15% lighter - which is very important for the production of tiny houses on wheels with a weight limit of up to 3.5 tones.
The example of non-chemically protected thermally pine-wood elevation of REDUKT ONE tiny house. Photo: REDUKT
Shou Sugi Ban wood siding
Recommended for its unique properties are the facade boards burnt using the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique. This is a quite time-consuming method that involves burning the boards with a torch, brushing off the carbonised layer and then rinsing with water. Once dry, the boards are covered with a layer of linseed oil and heated again. The boards prepared in this way are more resistant to weather, moisture, rot, as well as insects or fungi, maintaining an aesthetic appearance for many years.
Photo: example of a burnt spruce board.
Maintenance of a wood façade
A wood façade requires adequate protection and regular maintenance to stay in good condition over the long term. It is recommended that the maintenance of a wooden façade is carried out at regular intervals to effectively protect the wood from moisture, UV radiation and biodegradation. Depending on the location and intensity of external factors, as well as the chosen timber option, we will advise owners on how to take care of the long-term beauty of their wooden façades.
Wooden dark painted elevations give our houses on wheels a modern, timeless and natural look. Photo: REDUKT