Project Spotlight: The Strong National Museum of Play

The expansion of The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, is a landmark case study of modern architectural innovation showcasing the versatile application of Fundermax phenolic panels. This project, a part of Rochester's...

The Benefits of Having U.S. Stock Phenolic Panels

Long lead times can slow a project down, bloat the budget, and even erode client satisfaction. At Fundermax, we know that better efficiency means happier clients. That’s why Fundermax established a U.S. stock program to help reduce lead time and...

Benefits and Applications of Max Compact Exterior Panels

First impressions become lasting impressions – which makes design freedom in exterior building applications crucial. A building’s exterior presents an opportunity to establish the kind of impression you’ll make – and any architect or designer knows...

Can Phenolic Panels be Installed on Vertical & Horizontal Subframing?

Phenolic panels are among today’s most innovative architectural materials. The versatile cladding panels can be leveraged in many parts of a building’s design, and Fundermax is committed to maximizing that versatility by offering multiple mounting...

What Does “FSC Certified” Mean on Wood & Lumber Products?

Is it possible to use responsibly sourced lumber without sacrificing design quality? Thanks to industry certifications from sustainability organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council, you can! An FSC certification is not mandatory in the...

Using Phenolic Panels for a Perforated Design

Exterior architecture has been heavily influenced by perforated design with beautiful and exciting results. Various takes on perforated building facades even made The Architect’s Newspaper’s list of enclosure trends of the decade. Perforated designs...

Three Important Factors to Look for in Your HPL Rainscreen Cladding

Choosing HPL rainscreen cladding can be overwhelming. With different types of exterior wall cladding available, it can be difficult to choose the exact mix of components necessary to fulfill your design needs. Here, we’ve boiled it down for you; the...

Benefits and Examples of Interior Architectural Phenolic Panels

Spaces like schools, airports, and public restrooms require materials that are engineered for high traffic. But, being engineered for high traffic should not negate design versatility. Fundermax has been in the HPL industry for more than 130 years,...

Factors to Consider When Selecting an Exterior Phenolic Panel Warranty

These three key factors are important when looking at a manufacturer’s warranty because it allows you to know any potential design limitations that may prevent coverage. This is important to keep in mind, especially when choosing the mounting...

What is Natural Building Material, and Why is it Trending?

It is an exciting time for sustainable development in the construction industry. Fundermax is a globally trusted leader in phenolics, and while phenolic panels are not a natural building material in the organic sense, they do pair well with other...

The History of Fundermax

Fundermax is a global leader among phenolic panel manufacturers. With a history that is more than a century-long and many locations all over the world, we remain committed to providing the best products, service, and support in the industry. ...

Exposed vs. Concealed Fasteners With Exterior Phenolic Panels

A phenolic wall panel system offers architects virtually limitless design freedom with its combination of technical and creative versatility – and part of that versatility is the choice between different fastening systems. Therefore, when specifying...

Maintaining and Cleaning Phenolic Lab Work Surfaces & Casework

Anyone who has worked in a lab knows: If there is a spill, you must clean it immediately – and what you clean it with will depend on what was spilled. So, if you’re looking for specific spill-cleaning guidelines, please refer to these resources: ...

Phenolic vs Epoxy Lab Work Surfaces: Is Phenolic a Suitable Alternative to Epoxy?

If you’ve done any amount of research into lab work surface materials (and specifically, epoxy vs phenolic), then you know there is already an abundance of content available on the topic – and you’re probably still not sure what to think. It’s no...