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“After carrying out a great deal of research, we realised that it was
the best solution for achieving the result we wanted in technical,
aesthetic, and environmental terms. Above all, Kebony wood is a
viable alternative to other woods such as tropical hardwoods, which
are less in tune with our vision of healthy architecture”, explains the
couple.

Developed in Norway, Kebony provides a sustainable alternative
to tropical hardwoods, helping to ease the global dependence on
traditional construction materials, thereby reducing the continued
environmental damage caused by deforestation. Through the
production of enhanced dually modifiedTM timber, sourced from
fast growing FSC-certified sustainable softwoods such as pine,
Kebony offers architects a wood product with the same characteristics
of protected wood species such Ipe and Cumaru, without the same
cost to the carbon footprint.

Increasing the dimensional stability and hardness of the wood
by forming locked in furan polymers in the wood well walls, this
dual modificationTM ensures resistance to all weather conditions
and guarantees a long design life with minimal maintenance
requirements. The Kebony Clear cladding will also gradually acquire
a characteristic silver-gray patina, weathering alongside the building
and allowing the house to blend harmoniously into its woodland
surroundings over time.

Nina Landbø, International Sales Manager for Kebony, comments,:
‘’We are delighted to see Kebony proving to be a popular choice of
cladding material for architects worldwide, and to see these eco-
conscious inspirations brought to life through beautiful new private
home projects. We hope the homeowners at Bois-le-Roi have many
years of enjoyment in their stunning residential property, and the
calming natural harmony afforded by the use of sustainably-sourced
Kebony wood‘’. dw

www.kebony.com

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