THE NEW WOOD - Kebony

THE NEW WOOD

Contemporary“The potential for this,the impact, is enormous,isn’t it ...CNNLIST OF CONTENTSA revolution in wood products 4What is kebonization? 7Many alternatives – hidden benefits 8A solution for the future 11Kebonization gives durability and strength 12Kebony wood – an exciting new material 14Durable“One way out of this problemwould be an environmentallyfriendly way of makingsoftwood harder and moredurable - something that aNorwegian company calledKebony has now achieved.The EconomistLet the Nature Decide 16Contemporary 18Durable 21Environmentally friendly 22It all began with a few architects … 25Quality Spa & Resort Kragerø 26Environmentallyfriendly“Commercial logging is a keydriver behind the destructionof the rainforest. You need tothink. Don’t use tropical timbers,find alternatives because weneed the tropical rainforest forour common future.Lars Løvold, Director of RainforestFoundation NorwayLandscape and garden designer Darren Saineson Kebony wood 29Public sector clients are thinking innovatively 31Commercial buildings send out signals 33House or cottage in Kebony wood 35Marine projects 36Compare for yourself 382

Cottage Hurum, Norway, Kebony Pine4A revolutionin woodproductsKebony is a Norwegian company behind a worldwide sensation. Many years ofresearch and the will to think innovatively have yielded results.General interest in form and colour is growing, as isour desire to add a personal touch to the structureswe build. We don’t want to spend all our time andresources on maintaining our house or cottage. Ourawareness of environmental and climate issues ison the increase.Kebony has developed a technology which givesarchitects, designers, construction clients and craftsmena product that satisfies these needs:contemporary and innovative solutionsdurability and minimum maintenanceenvironmentally friendly productsKebony wood products can replace surface coatedwhite wood that requires priming and painting.Kebony can replace impregnated timber andprecious wood from tropical rain forests. This is whyKebony is the wood for the future!

Greenwich project, London, UK, Kebony SYPWhat is kebonization?Kebonization is a patented process in whichwood properties are enhanced. The woodbecomes harder and more stable, with improveddurability.The liquid used in the process contains a bio-basedsubstance which enchances the cell structure. Theprocess involves the following four stages:1/ Ingredients are mixed according to a paten tedrecipe, using a liquid derived from a agriculturalbiowaste2/ The liquid is impregnated into the woodunder pressure3/ The wood is heated to above 100˚C andthe chemical is polymerized permanentlytransforming the cell structure4/ Excess liquid is recycled and re-used in theproduction processKebony’s patented modification methods are theresult of many years research and developmentin Norway, Sweden and Canada. They are alsobased on collaborations with universities andinstitutes in Germany, the Netherlands, USA andSouth Africa, including the Norwegian Instituteof Wood Technology, the Norwegian Forest andLandscape Institute, the SP Technical ResearchInstitute of Sweden, SHR Timber Research in theNetherlands, and the University of New Brunswickand Woodtech in Canada.6

Norwegian projects: above left: The Nansen Park, Oslo, above right: Villa Malla, Hurum. Right page: Helle school, Kragerø.Many alternatives –hidden benefitsSeveral wood types are suitable for kebonization.Currently Kebony is produced from various pines andmaple.Kebony has the versatility to be used for internal andexternal applications. Choosing from Scots Pine, SouthernYellow Pine or Maple with a wide range of dimensions andprofiles. Kebony offers the political, social, economic andenvironmental choice.8

A solution for the futureThe construction industry is in constant change.Public authorities and clients in the industry getnew requirements and expectations. Architectsenvision new possibilities.Kebony has created solutions that satisfy demandfor innovation in terms of quality, aesthetics andenvironmental friendliness. This new variety ofwood tolerates harsh climates and acquires anattractive patina on exposure to the sun andnatural elements.Its areas of application are numerous:Internal and externalA wide variety of applications from largecommercial or public buildings to terraces or jettiesMany types of structures, from roofs, wallcladdings to floorsFurniture, kitchens, yacht decking etc.Kebony wood is the choice for the future:It provides a solution that is contemporary, durableand aesthetically pleasing for you and the nextgeneration.10SYP untreated SYP kebonized SYP aged

Kebonization givesdurability and strengthOne notable benefit of kebonized wood is itsresistance to weather and wear; an importantproperty in situations where wood is exposedto the elements. Kebony is particularly suitablefor use in outdoor applications such as decking,terrace surfaces and jetties.The main criteria for using the Swan label:No heavy metal addedNo biocides addedProduced from sustainable forestryDurabilityDoes not create problems in the disposal phaseOther notable benefits are its exceptionally gooddecay resistance and long life span. This durabilityis achieved without the drawbacks associatedwith traditional impregnation methods. That is whyKebony has been granted the Swan eco-label forits environmental credentials.12

Kebony is far more stable than the parentwood. Over time, Kebony patinates whenexposed to the elements.Kebony has the appearance of tropicalhardwood and acquires a silver greypatina over time. Kebony wood hasimproved stability and durability makingit the ideal choice in construction.Kebony wood– an exciting new material14

Carbon footprintStudy by Bergfald & Co, 2010.—16.000—14.000—12.000—10.000—08.000—06.000—04.000— 2.000“The tropicalrain forest ison the verge ofdestructionRain ForestFoundationIpêclear cutKebonySYPTonnes CO 2 pr m 316Let the NatureDecideKebony is a modified wood that is unique inits offering. It is a sustainable modified woodalter native to endangered tropical hardwoodswhich are diminishing.Bio WasteFurfuryl alcohol is derived from theagri cultural waste in the production ofsugar, corn or other bio food sources.Kebony has beenused by a number ofleading inter nationalarchitects, buildersand designers.Tried and tested,its benefits as analternative highperformance woodare resulting inincreasing demand.A global environmentalawake ning isone of the key driversfor contractors andarchitects choosingmodified wood.Kebony wood has a longer lifecycle than otherwoods, acting like a carbon ‘sink’ by locking inCO2 seven times longer than untreated wood.Kebony has received several awards inrecog nition of its green credentials. Mostrecent ly it was named as one of the world’smost promising clean techno logy companiesin the Global Cleantech 100. Kebony was alsocited as one of the top 50 companies that couldchange our world in 2010 and one of the top 25creative European Companies.Kebony is FSC-/PEFC-certified and embraced byleading preservation organisations such as TheRain Forest Coalition and the WWF. Kebony hasreceived the Nordic region’s eco-label, the Swan,the Glass Bear for sustainable consumptionand production and the Norwegian Blue OceanAward.Kebony was presented at the CC8 ClimateConference and invited to display theirinnovative products at the UN-ClimateConference in Copenhagen.Recent environmental studies by Norwegianenvironmental consulting firm Bergfald & Co alsodemonstrate that Kebony has a substantiallylower carbon footprint than unsustainably loggedBurmese teak and Brazilian ipê.Kebony is an environmentally friendly real woodalternative to tropical hardwoods. Only sustainablyharvested raw materials are used in the productionof Kebony wood.PEFC/81-36-89Product certfication may vary depending on species and current supply.

Hurst Avenue, London, Kebony SYPContemporaryAesthetic and innovative.Now and for the future.18

Boathouse Aure, Norway, Kebony PineDurableStrong and maintenance free.Suitable for extreme climateconditions in applications wheredurability is required.20

The Nansen Park, Oslo, Norway, Kebony PineEnvironmentallyfriendlyKebony is an environmentally sustainablealternative to tropical hardwoods and otherbuilding materials such as metals, plasticsand concrete.22

Bexhill Pavillions, UK, Kebony Pine and Kebony SYPIt all beganwith a fewarchitects…It all began when a few architects realised the possi ­bilites Kebony wood had to offer. Architects adviseconstruction clients on long term solutions. Theserecommen dations are based on stringent aesthetic,qualitative and financial considerations.Kebony offers new design possibilities and is well suited forInternal and external applications such as flooring, facades,roofs and terraces.Kebony wood offers a very competitive solution to surfacetreated woods during its long life cycle. With no priming andpainting required, Kebony offers a maintenance free solutionthroughout its long life span.24

Quality Spa & Resort, Kragerø, Norway, Kebony PineQuality Spa & Resort Kragerøwith 28,000 sq. m. of Kebony wood“Lund Hagem Architects often utilize wood inour projects, and prefer to do so. We believe thatwood is a material with many good properties,”says Einar Hagem.“Whenever possible, we opt for solutions that allowthe wood to retain its natural appearance – withoutpaint or other types of treatment. Wood also worksextremely well in natural environments and inconjunction with other building materials such asconcrete, slate, steel and glass.We had previously tried out Kebony wood in someof our smaller projects. We had also kept materialsamples to observe how the wood reacts to sun,wind and rain over time. So when we won thecontract to design Quality Spa & Resort Kragerø,we recommended Kebony Pine as one of thematerials to be used.We placed particular emphasis on the colour tonesand patina that will develop over the years to come.We try to avoid painting or staining of façades, bothfor reasons of maintenance and also to bring outthe material’s appearance of roughness. The factthat the impregnation method has a documentedecological profile is very positive.”Lund Hagem Arkitekter AS seeks to form a modern,timeless architectural style which is clearly rootedin Nordic traditions. This has won the firm ofarchitects considerable acclaim for its projects,as well as a number of awards. The article showspictures of Quality Spa & Resort Kragerø, designedby Lund Hagem Arkitekter and opened in 2007.26

Chelsea Flower Show, London, Kebony SYP and Kebony PineLandscape and garden designerDarren Saines on Kebony wood28“We Englishmenhave roughlythe same attitudeto our gardens asNorwegians do totheir forests andfields.There is a growinginterest in new and moreunconventional gardeningsolutions. And what couldbe more natural in Norwaythan bringing wood into thegarden?Wood that is used in gardenshas to withstand the harshNorwegian climate. A lot canbe said in favour of copperimpregnation, but it isn’texactly attractive. The alternative is having tospend the few sunny summer days we do geton painting, oiling or staining. With Kebony woodthis could all be a thing of the past. Durable andbeautiful all in one go!Darren Saines is one of Norway’s leading landscapeand garden designers. He has undertakennumerous exciting projects and often recommendsKebony wood as an integral part of the gardendesign.

123 4Public sector clientsare thinking innovativelyPublic authorities are concerned with environmentalissues combined with functionality, aesthetics andmeasures that can reduce the requirements forcontinual maintenance.56Kebony has been well received by municipalities who havechosen Kebony wood when build ing many of their schoolsand day care institutions. By using Kebony they are makingan environmental statement with the benefit of reducedmaintenance costs.The Norwegian Ministry of the Environment’s action planfor 2007-2010 states: “The Government will be instrumentalin ensuring that the public sector sets an example asa conscientious consumer and demands environmentallyfriendly goods and services that are produced according tohigh ethical standards.” ”Products and services are chosenon the basis of life cycle costs, quality and environmentalproperties.” “In the case of goods for which environmentallabelling criteria have been developed under the Swan or EUFlower eco-labelling schemes, decisions shall be made onthe basis of these criteria as far as possible.”Norwegian public projects1/ Vestsiden oppvekstsenter, Porsgrunn2/ Subway seatings, Oslo3/ Retirement Homes, Trondheim4/ Høvik School, Oslo5/ Helle School, Kragerø6/ Sound barrier RV 47, Haugesund30

1263 7Commercial buildingssend out signalsNowadays, it’s no longer a case of simplyputting up an office building. The media andlocal communities take note on aesthetics,environmental and energy efficient solutions.Businesses are becoming increasingly aware oftheir reputation, they cannot claim to be concernedwith the environment if their conduct indicatesotherwise. Kebony is therefore a wise choice for acorporate profile.458Commercial projects1/ Barrat Homes, London, UK2/ Barrat Homes, London, UK3/ Farris Bad, Larvik, Norway4/ Farris Bad, Larvik, Norway5/ Farris Bad, Larvik, Norway6/ Comfort Hotel, Stavanger, Norway327/ Comfort Hotel, Stavanger, Norway8/ Comfort Hotel, Stavanger, Norway

House or cottagein Kebony wood– because it’s attractive andenvironmentally friendlyFew alternatives accommodate as many individualrequire ments and specifications as Kebony wood.Choosing Kebony for external walls, roofs, windowframes and doors or on the terrace, demonstratesyour appreciation of quality.Buying Kebony wood is the environmental choicethat combines durability, strength and aesthetics oftropical hardwoods.Kebony drastically reduces the need for maintenancegiving time for you to enjoy leisure activities.Left page: Villa Malla, Norway, below: Cottage Larvik, Norway, right Princesse Square, London34

12Marine projectsJetties are continually exposed to the elementsand require exceptionally hard wearing wood.Choosing fully penetrated Kebony wood willprovide you with a durable solution – and one thatreleases no environmentally harmful emissionsinto the sea.Kebony Maple is an eco alternative to teak in yachtdecking. Kebony SYP is used in marine decking andpontoons.3Marine projects1/ Bethany Beach Boardwalk, USA2/ Yarmouth Harbour, UK3/ Windy Boats, Norway4/ Greenwich Project, UK5/ Contessa Boats, UK4536

Comparefor yourselfWood Maximum Hardness Durabilityspecies movement (brinell)(%) *) treated sapwoodKebony Maple 6 Very hard Very durableMaple 9 Hard Not durableMassaranduba 6 - 11 Very hard Very durableIpe 6 Very hard Very durableTeak 4 - 6 Hard Very durableBangkirai 11 Very hard DurableMerbau 5 Hard DurableIroko 6 Hard DurableGarapa 4 - 8 Hard DurableOak 4 - 6 Hard DurableKebony SYP 5 Hard Very durableRed Cedar 8 Soft DurableUntreated SYP 8 Soft Slightly durableKebony Pine 6 Hard Very durable* / durableSiberian Larch 7 Soft Durable / moderately durableScots Pine 8 Soft Moderately to slightly durableThe products have no harmful effects on the environment.Production of Kebony is based on a liquid extractedfrom biowaste. In the waste disposal phase,Kebony can be treated as regular untreated wood.The products have a golden brown colour which naturallyturns grey on outdoor exposure. The productsacquire a natural silver-grey patina and exposure tosun and rain creates an interesting effect of depth.The process results in the wood cells beingpermanently swelled which, compared withuntreated wood, reduces shrinkage and swellingby approximately 50%.Kebony products require no form of maintenancebeyond normal cleaning.The process increases the density of the materialsand makes them stiffer and significantly harderthan untreated wood.The raw materials for Kebony are taken fromsustainably managed forests with large timberharvests. All our suppliers hold certificatesguaran teeing the origin of their timber.Good durability and long life spans in harshclimates. No need for paint products etc to retainproduct properties. Required maintenance islimited to normal cleaning.ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLYAESTHETICDIMENSIONALLY STABLEEASY TO MAINTAINGOOD COMPRESSIVE STRENGTHSUSTAINABLECOST-EFFECTIVEKebonization– the modification processProtects against decay, fungi, insects and otherwood destroying microorganisms.RESISTANTCatalystsMixingKebony contains no chemicals that can be releasedinto the environment. The polymer is permanentlygrafted to the cell structure in the wood by anirreversible process.NON-TOXICFurfurylalcoholWaterImpregnationDryingCuringModified wood is a durable alternative to preservativetreated, surface-coated and tropical timber.GOOD DURABILITY38

Agency: Inspirit Design: BrandLab / Byrå Tusj Printed on enviromentally friendly paper.Contemporary, durable andenvironmentally friendlyKebony – an informed choiceAdministrationHoffsveien 48N-0377 Oslo, NorwayProduction, sales, R&DHavneveien 35N-3739 Skien, NorwayFor more information:info@kebony.comTelephone: +47 06125www.kebony.com40KebonyWoodKebonyWood