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NATURALLY PERFECT^® WOOD PROTECTION

Capturing the natural elements of wood and the architectural interplay of light and space, architect firm Farrow Partners designed an elegant and welcoming new entrance, atrium lobby and office area at Toronto Montessori School, forming and shaping the wood to offer a fresh face to the facility. The design utilizes glued laminated Douglas Fir timber supplied by Timber Systems Limited located in Markham, Ontario. Sansin’s three-coat system – KP-12 UVW, Precision Coat SDF, and Precision Coat SDF Topcoat – was custom tinted to meet the exacting look desired by the architect, retaining the natural warmth of wood while offering superior protection in a low-VOC formulation. The interesting shadows cast by the triangular framing around the windows combine with the tree-like wooden structural elements to invoke curiosity and creativity.

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NATURALLY PERFECT^® WOOD PROTECTION

The design team at Mira Timber Frame used a custom color of Sansin SDF to protect and showcase the Douglas Fir beams for a 1,500-square-foot modern farmhouse in Alberta, Canada. The open-concept timber frame home replaces an old farmhouse on the property, and utilizes natural materials that help it harmonize with the rural setting. The beams were finished with Sansin SDF at the Mira Timber Frame factory. The ease of applying the product in the shop, as well as the dry-time efficiency and low-VOC properties are reasons the company uses SDF. The owner appreciates the superior protection SDF provides, and the way the coating enhances the natural grain of the wood. The result is so stunning that the project recently won “2020 Best Great Room” from Log & Timber Home Living.

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The Fenix I is an iconic, historic building in the South Holland city of Rotterdam that recently underwent a major renovation to create 484,375-square feet of mixed-use space. Designed by architect C.N. van Goor to merge old and new, the immense building houses 212 new loft apartments which are clad with warm wooden facades out of Douglas Fir, facing a tranquil inner courtyard. The cladding is protected with Sansin Precision Coat SDF in a range of custom colors to create an ombre effect. To play off the varying levels of sunlight entering the courtyard, several custom formulas were developed from opaque white to transparent, creating a warm, gradient effect along the entire span of the wood façade from the bottom to the top of the inner courtyard. Sansin’s signature Precision Coat SDF wood protection and unique color system delivered the flexibility and performance needed to showcase this unique structure, while at the same time contributing to the sustainable nature of the overall project. Sansin’s European Partner, Leegwater Houtbereiding, worked with the designers to create just the right shading effect on the building.

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DPR Construction in Sacramento pushed the envelope on sustainable design with a two-story headquarters building, which restored and expanded an existing 1940s building into a “Living Lab.” The office building features a custom designed biophilic wall centerpiece with low maintenance, low energy, and cost effective wood features that create a sense of serenity in the timberenclosed workspace. The structure incorporates mass timber using glued laminated timber (Glulam) and cross laminated timber (CLT) panels, making it the first CLT structure in Sacramento. It’s also the first shear wall (structural element used to resist lateral forces) application of CLT in California.

Sansin’s water-borne, penetrating Precision Coat Purity Interior Clear was utilized to protect and beautify the engineered wood with an environmental profile that met DPR’s exacting standards. One of the most environmentally sustainable buildings in the City of Trees, DPR’s office is designed to meet LEED® Platinum and WELL™ Certification standards. It is also targeting Net Positive Energy (NPE) from the International Living Future Institute.

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NATURALLY PERFECT^® WOOD PROTECTION

High density Ipe wood is found in many parts of North America. Sansin dealers and contractors often ask what we recommend for Ipe beautification and protection. Sansin SDF with SDF Topcoat is well-suited for Ipe, as shown in this photo at a Florida terrace restaurant right by the water. Using one coat of SDF and 2 coats of SDF Topcoat appropriately tinted, the owner was able to protect the deck from wear and tear, UV and moisture, as well as holding up to strong cleaning solutions used to keep the deck clean. After 21 months, the Ipe deck held up well, and with Sansin, all the deck will need is a maintenance coat of SDF Topcoat.

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NATURALLY PERFECT^® WOOD PROTECTION

The story of the Petit Moulin du 4 miles began with a love of wood and the forest. The owners are so passionate about wood they have planted some 600,000 trees in northern Quebec and British Columbia over the last 30 years. They have now settled in La Patrie, a forest, agricultural and maple region of Quebec. They utilize Western Thuya that grows in the region – commonly known as the white cedar of Quebec – to manufacture cozy and colorful artisanal cedar saunas to help Canadians weather the long, cold winters. The one-and-a-quarter-inch thick walls are made of planed and molded cedar, and the roofs are constructed of raw cedar clapboard. Highlighting the beautiful color range of the Sansin palette, the saunas are protected for long-term durability and beauty with Sansin SDF on the cylindrical sauna bodies and rooftops.

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NATURALLY PERFECT^® WOOD PROTECTION

Research has shown that exposure to natural elements – including wood visible in the built environment – reduces stress, promotes relaxation, and aids in recovery. This is an important aspect at the Heartfelt House, housing families of hospital patients who are undergoing treatment at Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend, Oregon. A collaboration between PeaceHealth and Ronald McDonald House Charities, the 20,200-square foot house – designed by 2fORM Architecture – has two, 10-room wings, one for families of pediatric patients and the other for families of adult patients. The use of wood throughout the project, combined with the blurred lines between indoor and outdoor spaces, works to convey a sense of well-being and connection to nature. Sansin’s Precision Coat SDF in a custom tint provides the rich, but natural look that was desired on the exterior Accoya siding and soffits, along with outstanding UV protection and water repellency that is important in this part of Oregon.

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Designed by Lubor Trubka Associates Architects, the Tsleil–Waututh First Nation wanted to build a community campus in North Vancouver, BC, that would serve as the hub of the community and be expressive of the Nation’s philosophy and cultural heritage.

By pairing mass timber elements such as Glulam columns, beams and stairs and Nail Laminated Timber panels with traditional materials like Douglas Fir siding and Red Cedar columns and beams, the building expresses strength and resilience coupled with a sense of well-being, reflecting both local history and the native landscape.

Inside and out, Sansin is featured on this stunning building with products ranging from Sansin SDF and Foundation to ENS Optimum Clear and Purity Floor.

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In 2019 a massive new structure at Killarney Mountain Lodge was unveiled – a new convention center called Canada House. This stunning 34,000 square foot facility is currently the largest log conference center in the world. White pine logs were sourced from Quebec and Ontario, and Douglas Fir from British Columbia. During construction, the logs were protected from UV, staining and discoloration with Sansin’s Timber-Tec M-30.

Canada House needed a sustainable finish that could provide the right aesthetics while being easily maintainable for years to come. Sansin Classic 1-2-3 was chosen to protect and beautify the enormous logs inside and out. Sansin’s deep penetrating wood finish provides the durability required, while allowing the natural character and beauty of the wood to shine through.

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Commissioned by the Government of Québec and designed by ABCP Architecture, the objective of Place des Canotiers was to transform a vast surface parking lot into a public place by creating a multi-storey parking structure at the foot of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of this transformation includes an Artifact Wall made with nearly 13 kilometers of western red cedar timbers machined with a precision of 1mm, designed to remind one of the industrial past of wooden wharf piers. Sansin SDF in a Cedar Tone was selected to beautify and protect this awe-inspiring structure in Québec City.

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