Friday, June 12, 2009

Wood Haven, Inc. Talking Cumaru

So glad you could make it by.
We are Wood Haven, Inc. located in the scenic northeast hills of Kansas in the town of Perry.
We are a manufacturer and supplier to the green building industry. We've been in the wood business for roughly 26 years and have spent the last six of those years developing products to promote environmentally responsible ways to build commercial and residential structures.
If you've heard of or used The Deck Clip™ or The Rainscreen Clip™ then half our battle is won. We have engineered, manufactured and sold those products to many builders, developers and architects for a few years now.
In addition
to those systems, we are a one-stop source for sustainably harvested South American hardwoods and much of the re-claimed woods harvested in North America (think Katrina.) Cumaru is one of the woods we sell a lot of and not everybody knows much about.
The wood we sell comes to us from
Brazil, and is one of our top sellers. If you’ve ever been to the Atlantic City Boardwalk you’ve seen Cumaru.
Cumaru is the wood of choice when longevity, economy and aesthetics are paramount concer
ns. One of the primary attractions to choosing Cumaru for outdoor applications is its extreme density. It is not only beautiful, but has a steel-like composition as well. Certified ratings of Cumaru measure it as one of the most durable hardwoods of all hardwoods (five times harder than cedar - ten times stronger than composites.) This strength and density makes it one of the more moisture resistant woods available.
Cumaru is as maintenance-free as woo
d gets - No sealers are required due to density as well as the oils inherent in the wood. With age, Cumaru will turn to a soft silvery-gray. This aging process doesn’t compromise the strength of the wood, just the color. If you haven’t had the opportunity to work with or recommend this wood for a job, drop us a line, we can tell you even more about it and shoot you some prices. If you have already worked with it and we’re preaching to the choir – Give us a call, I’ll bet we can provide you some solid pricing, quality product and quick turn-around.