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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2011
Viridian Wood introduces range of high-end architectural panels made from domestic reclaimed veneers
Portland, OR – Viridian Wood Products today announced the introduction of a new line of 4’x8’ architectural-grade veneered panels milled from reclaimed North American wood, according to Viridian co-owner Joe Mitchoff.
Viridian’s sliced veneers—derived from old-growth redwood previously used in wine tanks, Oregon black walnut reclaimed from urban salvage, and old-growth Douglas fir from warehouse deconstruction—are produced domestically and laid-up on urea formaldehyde-free, FSC®-certified medium density fiberboard (MDF) in a variety of thicknesses, including fire-rated cores. Mitchoff said more species are being sourced for launch in the future.
“These are distinctive, beautiful and rich in history, a befitting use of some amazing wood,” Mitchoff said. “And they’re equally appropriate for store fixtures, wall panels, commercial casework and cabinetry.”
All Viridian products are manufactured in Portland and derived from reclaimed wood from unique industrial sources. Products can contribute points toward the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Credits: MRc3: (Materials Reuse), MRc4 (Recycled Content), MRc5 (Regional Materials) and MRc7 (Certified Wood).
Viridian Wood Products manufactures flooring, architectural panels, table/countertops, paneling, decking and beams. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and was founded with the purpose of upcycling post-industrial and dockside discards (shipping crates, pallets, scrap lumber) into useful reclaimed interior and exterior building products. Viridian sells direct through its website and ships throughout North America. For more information visit http://viridianwood.com or call 1-877-909-WOOD.
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Contact: John McIsaac 503-481-9621 john@mcisaacpr.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2011
Viridian Wood debuts two new exotic hardwood flooring products reclaimed from shipping pallets and crates
Portland, OR – Viridian Wood Products today announced the introduction of two new 100% reclaimed and FSC®-certified (SW-COC-001962), commercial-grade, exotic hardwood flooring products, according to Viridian co-owner Joe Mitchoff.
Both types of flooring—Jakarta Market Blend and Fishtail Oak—are milled from reclaimed shipping pallets and crates, sourced from docks and harbors.
Jakarta Market Blend is a varied mix of dense hardwoods from the tropical lowlands of Asia, and comes in four different finishes—Dark Sort, Light Sort, Tropical Mix and Rustic.
“This flooring is available in a wide array of striking looks, from dark reds to vibrant blondes,” Mitchoff said. “Each floor has its own character as unique as the source it came from. It’s a fun material to work with.” The Rustic finish features the original weathered beam face, precision milled to a high tolerance while retaining the vintage quality of the wood.
Fishtail Oak (Mempening) offers a look rich in variations of chocolate, honey and cinnamon, with tinges of burgundy. Iridescent copper flecks give a subtle fishtail appearance, and its quarter sawn cut provides a “rich look that can warm a modern space or blend beautifully with traditional environments,” Mitchoff said.
Both flooring products are extremely hard (Jakarta: 1,100-3,500 Janka scale, Fishtail: 1,450 Janka scale) and well suited to high-traffic or commercial applications, and are available unfinished and factory-finished in a low-VOC polyurethane. Viridian flooring is solid-strip and comes in a 2½-inch width and 5/8-inch thickness, in random lengths of 2 feet to 6½ feet.
Viridian hardwood flooring products can contribute points toward the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Credits: MRc3: (Materials Reuse), MRc4 (Recycled Content), MRc5 (Regional Materials) and MRc7 (Certified Wood).
Viridian Wood Products manufactures flooring, architectural panels, table/countertops, paneling, decking and beams. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and was founded with the purpose of upcycling dockside discards (shipping crates, pallets, scrap lumber) into useful reclaimed interior and exterior architectural products. Viridian sells direct through its website and ships throughout North American and beyond. For more information visit http://viridianwood.com or call 1-877-909-WOOD.
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