NORTO Bech

Product description

NORTO Bech is a ceiling covering made of solid pine boards. The boards consist of the remains of recycled wood, glued together from solid wood panels. The panels have fins and grooves at the sides and ends, making them easy to install. The wooden panels are 2500 mm long, 205 mm wide and 17,7 mm thick. NORTO Bech can be used as a ceiling covering in all types of rooms. It is also possible to install NORTO Bech panels on the walls.

Please note that dark knots, small glued holes and other small defects may appear in wooden panels, as NORTO Bech is a wooden covering made from recycled materials. Since wood is a “living” natural material, the expression of colors changes over time as the wood continuously evolves in its natural process. This means that all panels have their own shade, and hence you can get a unique wooden covering.

Read more about NORTO Bech in our FAQ guide.

Fire-resistant wooden covering

NORTO Bech products are fire approved in accordance with European fire safety requirements: K1 10, D-s2,d0. These wooden coverings are one of the few wooden panels on the market to obtain the above-mentioned approval. NORTO Bech’s fire certificates meet the Danish requirements in accordance with the applicable building regulations.

Below we explain for what NORTO Bech products are tested in terms of fire resistance, and what to pay attention to in regards to installation and fire protection requirements.

K1 10 is a fire-protection test of the material itself, and its reaction to fire in connection with burning.

D-s2, d0 is a fire-protection test for smoke and heat generation in the event of a panel fire.

The D-s2,d0 fire test is essential for safety in connection with a fire, as the generation of smoke is of the most critical element in a fire. This means that you can feel comfortable installing NORTO Bech panels.

In order for NORTO Bech panels to comply with fire safety approvals, it is important that they are correctly installed in accordance with the installation instructions and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable building regulations.

If a higher fire class (class 1) is desired, the NORTO Bech panels can be fire-impregnated or surface-treated with fire-retardant paint. Contact NORTO on telephone +45 96101522 or write to mail@norto.dk to hear more about the possibilities.

Installation

Follow the instructions provided to carry out a correct installation and what to pay attention to before start mounting the product. We also refer to the applicable building regulations in connection with the installation of wooden panels.

NORTO Bech wooden panels have fins and grooves on the sides and ends, so they can be installed in an easy and quick manner. In addition, there is no need to glue the ends together.

Maintenance

As a rule, wooden profiles do not require any maintenance procedures. When cleaning, we recommend avoiding the use of water as far as possible. A dry cloth, vacuum cleaner or similar can be used to clean the panels, if necessary. Since pine is a natural material, pine wood obtains a patinated shade over time.