Natural wood panels and phenolic panels are two very popular options for anyone who desires an organic wood aesthetic. Choosing the right wall panel material involves several factors including desired aesthetic, budget, and environmental exposures.
Consider the specifications and demands of your project and the benefits and capabilities of each material to help choose which is right for your next project.
As part of an expansion process, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Nassau in Uniondale, New York, was clad with a combination of stone and Max Compact Exterior panels in Amazon, a rich woodgrain.
Throughout the facade, soffits, sunshades, and furniture applications, the combination of the two materials conveys an eye-catching contrast. The decor extends to the building’s main entrance signage, offering a sleek and high-class branding appearance.
Explore this remarkable project in full detail on our website.
Architect: Ewing Cole NY
Partner Rep Agency: Cladding Concepts
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Phenolic panels are rising in popularity among virtually everyone involved in the design and building process. The versatility, durability, and sustainability keeps them at the top of the list for a wide variety of exterior and interior applications.
For contractors specifically, our phenolic panels take every job to the next level. From ease of installation to install costs, phenolic panels are the most beneficial choice.
Read about these benefits in more depth on our website!
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When a lab planner or designer identifies lab materials that will meet their sustainability standards, they must also ensure the materials are durable enough to meet the heavy demands of the lab sector.
The good news is, in today’s material landscape, those two qualities are not mutually exclusive. In choosing a lab material that meets both durability and sustainability goals, a key indication is material transparency.
Read our blog to learn what to look for and why Fundermax’s lab-grade phenolic panels offer a viable solution.
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Rep Spotlight on ASI - Architectural Systems Incorporated. Covering Arizona, Southern California, Washington, and Oregon, this team knows how to bring Individualdecor to life! Every project featured here is digitally printed and completely custom - and the results really do speak for themselves. Swipe through to see what great partnership looks like in practice.
You may have walked by Fundermax panels in use before and had no idea. From office buildings and schools to fire stations, our exterior panels can be used for almost any project.
Rainscreen facades, soffits, sunshades, balconies, and more can be brought to life using a variety of decors to make the project your own.
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Oak patterns have long been a symbol of strength and permanence, and in exterior architecture, they provide that same impact.
These woodgrain decors bring warmth, texture, and familiarity to façades, softening modern building forms while adding depth and scale. When paired with high-performance phenolic panels, that natural aesthetic is resistant to moisture, UV exposure, impact, and weathering, delivering an organic look without long-term concerns.
For architects, these decors provide an opportunity to design exteriors that feel grounded, inviting, and built to last. Order free samples of these featured decors on our website.
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Beyond wall lining, Max Compact Interior phenolic panels provide design value to a range of interior applications.
Interior furniture, including lockers, cupboards, stairs, and cabinetry, can round out a project’s design story. With phenolic panels, you benefit from a wide selection of decors and finishes while retaining the material’s performance capabilities and sustainable qualities.
Explore the many unique and dynamic furniture applications that Max Compact Interior panels unlock through the link in our bio.
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In façade design, a selection of color combinations can shape an architectural story and impact how a space is experienced.
Earthy greens introduce a sense of calm and connection to nature, supporting environments that feel restorative, while sleek whites and greys bring clarity and precision. Ocean blues can evoke openness and stability, and sunset pinks provide warmth and subtle energy.
For architects, thoughtful color combinations become a powerful design tool to influence mood, perception, and how occupants engage with a space from the outside in.
Order free samples from our wide range of decors to discover how color combinations can reinforce your design vision.
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With Fundermax’s Individualdecor custom, digitally printed panels, a façade can become a canvas.
One striking example is the Indar Electric Company S.L. building in Beasaín, Spain, featuring black and white artwork that elevates the building into a bold architectural statement.
Brand-aligned design elements were printed directly onto 10 mm-thick Max Compact Exterior phenolic panels, resulting in a one-of-a-kind exterior that not only captures attention, but stands up to the demands of the environment.
Explore this one-of-a-kind project through the link in our bio.
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Lead time frustrations can lead to headaches, especially for projects with tight or non-negotiable deadlines.
That’s why we’ve developed a FastMax program that expedites production and delivery processes for Modulo fastener applications, a concealed fastener, closed joint modern façade plank system.
When FastMax is leveraged with a decor from our North American Stock program, the result is a quicker lead time than ever before.
Learn more about the FastMax program and how it benefits installers by reading our blog.
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Earth Day reminds us to prioritize sustainability in all of our business processes, a sentiment we’ve held near and dear for over 130 years. This includes:
🌲Using 100% Post Consumer Recycled Paper in our interior and laboratory products
🌲Using FSC and PEFC raw materials to promote sustainable forest management
🌲Having an EPD and HPD
🌲Achieving GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD GOLD certification in some cases
Learn about sustainability in the Fundermax process through the link in our bio.
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