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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.

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

SDF

Penetrating one-coat finish for exterior wood.

Exceptionally versatile protection for siding, logs, decks and fences. Beautiful, durable, highly water-repellent, breathable and UV-resistant.

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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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Precision Coat SDF

A penetrating one-coat finish for exterior wood.

Precision Coat SDF provides tough, effective protection for wood siding.

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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.

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

Foundation

Penetrating base coat that improves topcoat performance.

Penetrating base coat that protects against weathering and UV. Easily topcoated – designed to enhance topcoat performance.

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SDF

Penetrating one-coat finish for exterior wood.

Exceptionally versatile protection for siding, logs, decks and fences. Beautiful, durable, highly water-repellent, breathable and UV-resistant.

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ENS Optimum Clear

A clear topcoat for maximum performance.

Engineered as a topcoat finish or as a long-lasting maintenance coat for ENS base colors. Crystal-clear, resistant to wear, highly UV stable and loaded with UV inhibitors to prevent discoloration.

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Purity Floor

Ultra-tough gymnasium grade protection for floors.

Easy to apply, and durable, chemical- and scratch-resistant, Floor is the ultimate in beauty and protection for wood floors of all kinds.

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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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Classic System

High-performance penetrating system for log homes.

Penetrating environmentally-friendly three-coat system designed for big timber and logs in exterior applications.

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Timber-Tec

Industrial-strength wood treatment for in-yard protection.

Protects against surface discoloration and weathering. Repels moisture and allows wood to breathe. Can be applied to both green and seasoned timbers.

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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.

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

SDF

Penetrating one-coat finish for exterior wood.

Exceptionally versatile protection for siding, logs, decks and fences. Beautiful, durable, highly water-repellent, breathable and UV-resistant.

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Terrapin Neck, in West Virginia overlooking the Potomac, was selected as the Sansin 2019 Wood Design and Building Award Winner. Richard Williams Architects was challenged to integrate the existing structure to the landscape, including a new wood scrim wall that is meant to mimic the rhythm of the trees and stitch together the elements of a new entry porch with a prominent boulder. Sansin’s SDF and ENS Naturals Topcoat were selected to protect and beautify the Douglas Fir exterior delivering a warm, rich hue – and enjoyment for years to come.

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ENS

Beautiful premium finish for any project, new or old.

Enhances the beauty of almost any wood surface with an exceptionally tough, durable finish. Highly resistant to wear and UV – available in satin or gloss.

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SDF

Penetrating one-coat finish for exterior wood.

Exceptionally versatile protection for siding, logs, decks and fences. Beautiful, durable, highly water-repellent, breathable and UV-resistant.

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The Rocky Pines Community Centre, located in British Columbia and designed by Lubor Trubka Associates Architects, serves as a large, multi-functional community space on Lower Nicola Indian Band land.

The building architecture features a post and beam structure that uses mass timber elements such as glue laminated beams and timber, along with interior wood featuring select tight knot Ponderosa Pine. Sansin’s architectural wood finishes were used for their beauty, protection and low-VOC profile. The posts and beams are coated with KP-12UVW and Sansin SDF in a custom Light Honey. The pine interior boards and trim feature KP-12UVW and ENS Optimum Clear.

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ENS Optimum Clear

A clear topcoat for maximum performance.

Engineered as a topcoat finish or as a long-lasting maintenance coat for ENS base colors. Crystal-clear, resistant to wear, highly UV stable and loaded with UV inhibitors to prevent discoloration.

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SDF

Penetrating one-coat finish for exterior wood.

Exceptionally versatile protection for siding, logs, decks and fences. Beautiful, durable, highly water-repellent, breathable and UV-resistant.

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Toronto’s Grange Park playground won the 2017 Wood Design & Building Award. The art-themed destination playground, jointly owned by the Art Gallery of Ontario and the City of Toronto, mimics an artist’s bustling studio with climbable, larger-than-life art tools (a paint can, paint tube, charcoal pencils and painter’s palette). Meant to be played on by young children for years to come, Sansin’s Dec in ultra-saturated and solid hide Blue Jay, Fern Green and Primary Yellow colors was selected for its performance, environmentally friendly benefits, and for its ease of use and maintenance.

PFS Studio – Prime Consultant & Lead Designer (park & playground)
Art Gallery of Ontario – Owner/Developer
Earthscape – Playground Design & Build

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Dec

Penetrating two-coat protection for decks.

Perfect for all kinds of wood – pressure-treated, cedar, pine and more. Easily applied, easily maintained, exceptionally beautiful. Won’t crack, peel or blister.

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Located at the University of British Columbia, The National Soccer Development Centre cedar siding was coated in 2016 with Sansin Wood Sealer, which was chosen for its low-VOC, natural weathering characteristics and ease of maintenance. They wanted exceptional protection and won’t break down with exposure to sunlight, retaining its water-repellency and protecting against weathering and wood rot. The centre includes a 38,000-square-foot fieldhouse and five fields. The centre will serve UBC varsity athletes, community sports and recreation organizations, and Whitecaps teams of all levels. Wood Sealer is a water-borne, penetrating sealer that aggressively repels water and protects against wood rot, while allowing wood to breathe. Over a short time, the wood weathers uniformly to a beautiful silver gray tone. Wood Sealer also comes in an industrial/factory finish version, called Woodforce.

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Wood Sealer

Premium protection, with the look of naturally-weathered driftwood.

Zero-VOC water-borne penetrating sealer that aggressively repels water while allowing wood to bleach to a uniform driftwood silver.

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