1、WHITE PAPERPROTECTAND ENHANCEEnsuring high-performanceand long lasting exteriorjoineryFebruary 2026Adobe Stock :4821798352PROTECT&ENHANCE high-performance and durable exterior joineryCONTENTSKEY NUMBERS TO REMEMBER:TANGIBLE GAINS WITHIN REACHINTRODUCTION63THE 4 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE APPR
2、OACHING PAINT APPLICATIONKEY FIGURES OF THE WOOD MARKET74THE 4 MAJOR TECHNICAL CHALLENGES OF WOOD COATINGWHY SURFACE COATINGS ARE CRITICAL FOR WOODEN JOINERY8-105HOW SAMES MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS MARKET11-12CONCLUSION133PROTECT&ENHANCE high-performance and durable exterior joineryINTRODUCTION
3、Wood,a noble and living material,has stood the test of time while adapting to modern requirements.Appreciated for its warm appearance,thermal performance,and low carbon impact,it is currently enjoying a strong resurgence in architecture and design.This momentum is driven by ecological transition and
4、 the rise of bio-based materials.Every year,nearly 20 million liters of paint are applied to exterior joinery alone,a figure that illustrates how essential finishing processes are for ensuring durability and perceived quality.The wood joinery sector is composed mainly of small and medium-sized busin
5、esses,which face numerous challenges:maintaining competitiveness,complying with new regulations,and dealing with a shortage of skilled labor.In this context,robotization and automation are becoming key levers for performance and resilience.This dynamic,however,takes place in an uncertain economic la
6、ndscape.According to the CSIL World Furniture Outlook 2025/2026,international furniture trade,in which joinery is a major segment,fell by nearly 9%in 2023,followed by a slight rebound in 2024.Forecasts for 2025 remain cautious:global growth of only 2.8%,constrained purchasing power,and persistent tr