Northern Large Plank (NWP) has launched PureCraft, a brand new three-layer engineered hardwood building composed of one hundred pc strong wooden. The corporate says it’s structurally secure, environmentally sustainable, and is appropriate for any inside setting.

“With this new building, our shoppers can count on the identical high-end finishes, wide selection of widths, and artisanal craftsmanship that has outlined the NWP model,” says John Nagtzaam, nationwide gross sales supervisor for NWP. “All NWP merchandise will keep their present sustainability certifications, corresponding to The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification upon request, MAS Licensed Inexperienced, and Declare labels via the Worldwide Dwelling Future Institute. Owners, designers, architects, and different design professionals can now get pleasure from a one hundred pc made in Canada product, additional lowering our carbon footprint for the setting.”

Commenting on the product’s attributes, Shawn Peebles, co-founder and CEO of NWP added: “This new three-layer building has exceeded expectations in testing. PureCraft’s efficiency attributes have proven wonderful flatness and humidity resistance outcomes, and we couldn’t be extra excited to share this with our shoppers.”

NWP’s new PureCraft building consists of three-layers, and based mostly on the width of the plank, consists of two or three wooden species, with an trade main thickness, as much as 20mm (3/4 in). Relying on the product specs, the highest put on layer can be created from a single strong hardwood as much as 6mm thick. The center layer is created from strong hardwood slats that run in the wrong way, limiting motion whereas permitting the highest and backside layers to develop and contract as one. The underside layer is designed to equalize the forces brought on by moisture associated adjustments in dimension. With solely two bond strains, the layers are bonded with a high-strength elastomeric one hundred pc VOC-free adhesive with no added formaldehyde, making it a wholesome and fully distinctive building.

“PureCraft hardwood supplies are responsibly sourced,” acknowledged Jamie Peebles, NWP Co-Founder and Director. “Because of this they’ve been sourced from sustainably managed forests, guaranteeing that the forests should not overharvested, and that the setting is protected. The significance for a neighborhood North American manufactured and sourced product couldn’t be emphasised sufficient. From starting to finish, the method produces a really sustainable product, lowering our emissions and our environmental influence by leveraging our North American sources.”