The winning house of the 2019 Tar Award

Scenic on Kinnekulle
The house is beautifully located on Kinnekulle outside Götene, in an area that is both a nature reserve, biosphere reserve and cultural reserve, and overlooking Lake Vänern. Outside the house, the cycle path Kinnekulleleden passes, which winds its way up the mountain through natural pastures lined with large estates and associated workers’ homes.

The choice fell on Tjärvitriolen, partly because of the relatively long maintenance intervals, the natural elements, and the fantastic architectural expression that gives both a modern and traditional impression that fits perfectly in the environment we built our house. We wanted a house that blended in with its surroundings,” says the Sånnek family.

– We have painted the house ourselves and chose to paint it twice before we moved in, as the house is relatively large, we spent quite a lot of time on the painting, about a work week for two people.

Anna-Karin and Richard also say that they have received incredibly positive comments about the house they designed themselves. Many people are curious about the color used and think it’s nice.

– We are most pleased with the relatively light painting, as well as the end result, both before the paint turned gray and now after a year when it has aged slightly.

Three arguments that they emphasize to others who are considering painting with Tar Vitriol are that it is easy to handle, gives a nice end result and is a good and natural wood protection.

Auson congratulates you on winning 1st place in the 2019 Tjärlek competition!