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ROC 190556
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September 2008 - Volume 3
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Lyptus
- Hardness
of Maple
- 10%
harder than Red Oak
- 55%
harder than Alder
- Light
Salmon to Red Cherry color
- Grain
similar to Mahogany
- Plantation
grown in Brazil
- Grows
to maturity in 15 years
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Bamboo
- 15% harder than Maple
- 25% harder than Red Oak
- 65% harder than Alder
- Natural Blond or Dark Amber color
- Vertical Grain with Long Lines
- Grown in Asia and Pacific Region
- Grows to maturity in 5-6 years
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Now Available
at Wood Whims
Kirei Board (Sorghum)
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Zebra Bamboo
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Contact Us
Phone: (480) 837-1458
Fax: (480) 837-7750
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Greetings!
Welcome to the September
edition of The Wood Whims Word. Please let us know what topics
you would like to see in future editions.
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What's In Line for 2009?
See and hear
about the latest trends in cabinetry,
doors,
countertops and appliances.
Wood Whims
Fountain Hills Door and Supply
Wild West Granite
Noble Distributors, Inc.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
4:00pm-6:00pm
Fox Sports Grill
16203 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ
Food and
refreshments will be served.
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Eco-Friendly Choices
Lyptus is a true premium high-grade hardwood; a
perfect choice for the eco-conscious homeowner. Plantation
grown in Brazil; this eucalyptus hybrid harvests in 15 years so it is
readily available. Lyptus is an environmentally responsible
product. It features a grain similar to mahogany with a rich,
cherry coloring and is versatile enough to take a wide range of
stains and finishes for a lighter or darker look to complement nearly
every décor.
Bamboo is another eco-friendly choice because it regenerates and
reaches maturity in five to six years when it is at the height of its
strength and performance capabilities. Although not classified
as a wood, Bamboo is a grass that is much denser and therefore
stronger than hardwoods. Bamboo is a very stable material
because it absorbs less moisture and does not shrink or swell as much
as most other hardwoods.
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 LEED
Opportunity
Kirei Board (pronounced KEY' ray)
is a strong, lightweight, durable, environmentally
friendly substitute for wood that is usable in furniture, cabinetry,
casework, and interior design elements. Manufactured from
reclaimed sorghum straw, no-added-formaldehyde (NAF) adhesive and
Poplar, Kirei board brings a beautiful new element to modern interior
design.
Sorghum, the fifth most important cereal crop grown in the world,
with the US being the largest producer. It is used for foods
such as couscous, flour, popcorn, molasses and syrup; distilled beverages
and gluten-free beer such as Wisconsin's "New Grist" and
Anheuser-Busch's "Redbridge"; and production of ethanol.
Kirei Board reduces forest clear-cutting, air
pollution and landfill use. The sorghum stalks used in the
manufacture of Kirei Board are a rapidly renewable resource left
after the edible portion of the plant is harvested. Kirei
Bamboo is made from Moso Bamboo Grass which grows as much as a foot
per day on reclaimed farmland in a plantation environment. This
keeps the Panda protected to live in an uncut habitat.
Kirei Board and Kirei Bamboo can be an excellent way to help your
project qualify for LEED credit for environmentally friendly
construction.
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Question of the Month
How
fast can Bamboo grow?
Click on the
link to answer our question.
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Wood Whims has become a member of the National Kitchen
& Bath Association (NKBA). The NKBA has been the heart of
the kitchen and bath industry through education and leadership since
1963 with over 40,000 members nationwide.
The mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success
and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business
practices, and provide leadership and direction for the
industry. All this has helped to make the National Kitchen
& Bath Association the choice for the finest professionals in the
kitchen and bath industry.
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