ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
The choice of Kebony wood was a logical one , given our emphasis on durability and quality .
Epimmo and Statsbygg selected Kebony Clear , a market-leading , customisable timber decking product developed in Norway , for a functional , sustainable , and visually appealing finish to the roof terrace . A Norwegian technology company and a pioneer across the global construction industry for over 25 years , Kebony launched its second wood production facility in Flanders , Belgium , in 2018 , furthering the application of its eco-friendly building products across the European market .
The patent-protected Kebony technology transforms sustainable , FSC-certified softwoods , such as pine , into products with the aesthetic and mechanical characteristics to tropical hardwoods . The wood is infused with a bio-based liquid , activating a reaction in the wood cell walls to become 50 % thicker , increasing the dimensional stability , durability , and hardness of the wood . This diverts the need for
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