Classics
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EcoTimber Classics engineered flooring has all the benefits of laminated flooring—including superior stability and easy installation—and the look of solid wood. In engineered flooring, a surface layer of high-quality hardwood is bonded to two wood sub-layers. Cross-ply construction makes the product more stable than solid wood. Our wear layers are among the thickest on the market: 3.6mm (just over .14"), allowing many more sandings than the typical engineered floor’s 1/10-inch “veneer” layer.
EcoTimber Classics engineered flooring can be nailed down like solid flooring, glued directly to concrete, or “floated” (gluing the planks to each other and not to the subfloor). Because they are prefinished, these products do not have to be sanded and finished on the jobsite, and are easy and inexpensive to install.
Our engineered floors feature a state-of-the-art UV-cured aluminum oxide finish that is among the most durable available, making our product ideal for demanding commercial as well as residential applications.
Available in Cherry, Hard Maple, Chocolate Oak.
Approved by Subject Editors on September 12, 2004
Reviewed by Marian Keeler
The most important consideration in terms of sustanable criterion for wood is that it be harvested from a certified well-managed forest or be salvaged/reclaimed from a previous use. The criteria set by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) are the gold standard for these environmental concerns. Other certifying, accrediting bodies are NOT third party entities, in fact, are associated with the wood and paper industry, which is like a fox guarding the hen-house. FSC certification procedures ensure minimal waste, selectively harvested trees and social responsibility to local communities. EcoTimber's Classics are locally sourced species, as opposed to imported exotics, which are preferred from a transportation energy standpoint.
In terms of LCA, energy is expended for logging, milling and transportation of wood and production of adhesives. Hardwoods are more energy intensive than softwoods to harvest and produce.
Wood is a naturally hard material, but may require occasional refinishing, with the frequency depending on quality of sealer and traffic. Classics are an engineered floor, and as the website for EcoTimber describes: "a surface layer of high-quality hardwood is bonded to two wood sub-layers." This type of "cross-ply construction" means that engineered flooring is more stable than solid wood. EcoTimber's "wear layers" are thick, about .14", meaning that the floor can be sanded and refinished more times than a typical engineered floor. Durability is a major component of sustainability concerns. Professional installation or guidance is recommended.
Another positive aspect of engineered floors is that they don't have to be sanded, finished or sealed on site, thus minimizing IAQ emissions. The engineered floors have a UV-cured aluminum oxide finish.
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EcoTimber1611 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Toll-free: 888-801-0855
Phone: 415-258-8454
Fax: 415-258-8455
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Since 1992, EcoTimber has promoted forest conservation worldwide by selling sustainably-harvested and reclaimed wood products. We back our products with a commitment to excellent quality, friendly service, and competitive pricing.
Our suppliers’ forestry practices guarantee a perpetual yield of high-quality timber while maintaining or restoring healthy, self-regenerating forest ecosystems. EcoTimber specializes in wood products from forests that are certified well-managed according to the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). We also offer wood that is reclaimed from old buildings, and wood alternatives such as bamboo. EcoTimber thoroughly researches its sources, maintaining the highest standards in choosing genuinely eco-friendly products.
When you buy from EcoTimber, you’re not just buying the finest wood products available. You’re casting a dollar vote for sustainable forestry. Or you’re re-using top-quality wood that would otherwise go to waste. Either way, you are helping conserve forests through responsible wood use.
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