Introduction
Palmwood is a hardwood timber from palm trees, most commonly associated with the Coconut Palm. It is a relatively new timber resource that comes from plantation crops and offers an alternative to rainforest timber.
Background
Palmwood comes from farmed plantations of old coconut palms. The coconut palm was planted as a crop in large plantations throughout the tropics in the early half of the 20th century in order to harvest the coconut fruit. The tree bears fruit until approximately 70 years of age, at which point it is considered to have reached the end of its economic life and is felled to make way for future crops. Each year, several million palms are felled throughout the tropics. Traditionally, the trunks have been wasted by-products from this process.
Only in very recent years have people begun to explore the potential commercial uses for this vast, alternative supply of wood. This led to the commercial launch of Palmwood in a range of different products, from flooring to posts to furniture. With these products performing at equal to or even better than conventional hardwoods, Palmwood represents a viable substitute for endangered hardwoods from an ecologically-sound source.
Characteristics
Colour tones and hues range from golden to near ebony, with dark brown flecks. There are three basic Palmwood colour divisions relating to the wood's density: dark brown tones (high density); medium brown tones (medium density); and light golden tones (low density).
Coconut trees have no annual growth rings, rays, heartwood or branches, meaning that Palmwood is free from knots and other such imperfections.
Properties
The coconut palm is a monocotyledon. It has a smooth, slender stem that grows to a height of about 25 metres and with an average diameter of 300mm. The hardest, densest part of the wood is found on the outer perimeter of the trunk, which gives the tree its strength, while the wood’s high silica content gives the tree elasticity. Towards the centre of the trunk, the wood gets relatively less hard.
Palmwood is classified according to three degrees of density:
High-density wood (dermal) – hard: 600-900kg/m³
Medium-density wood (sub-dermal) – medium/hard: 400-600kg/m³
Low-density wood (core) – soft/medium: 200-400kg/m³
Processed Palmwood is resistant to termites and borers, as well as mould and wood rot, making Palmwood suitable to both interiors and exteriors, in wet and dry climates.
Usage
Palmwood has many applications as both a structural and interior design material. The harder, high-density wood is suitable for general structural purposes such as pillars, trusses, rafting, furniture, window and doorframes, floors and floor joists. Medium density Palmwood can be used for walls, ceiling joists and horizontal studs. Low density Palmwood is used in non-load bearing applications like wood panelling, internal trim and ceilings, as well as homewares.
For Further Information Please contact Eileen Larkin @Urban Haven
16 Briarhill Business Park,
Ballybrit, Co Galway,Ireland
353 (0)87 2215972 353
(0)91 796255
info.urbanhaven@gmail.com
http://www.urbanhaven.ie/
http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Urban Haven Press Release
Urban Haven is a young and dynamic company that focuses on importing unique and boutique ranges of furniture. Our ranges will be equally stunning in home, hotel or commercial setting. We supply to both the retail industry and for contract fulfillment. We are currently seeking stockists throughtout Ireland (N&S)
Our Philosophy is to select niche ranges of furniture and to distribute to our selected dealers & partners. We focus on delivering a quality product, a quality service and to build long term relationships with our customers.
Urban Haven are proud to be the exclusive importers of Australian designed furniture from the leading manufacturers ‘Pacific Green’
This line is crafted from senile Fijian coconut palms whose densely grained planks boast a smooth, wax-infused surface and superior durability in a variety of warm, natural tones.
No longer able to produce coconuts, the ‘senile’ tree were once felled and burned to make way for new crops. Pacific Green’s renowned Australian designer, Bruce Dowse, saw them as a valuable resource and during the last 14 years discovered how to cut, dry and employ every part of the palm. Unused building materials are resold to the community as a cheap and renewable energy source. Thoroughly impregnated with wax during the drying process, palmwood needs no varnish and has a satin surface loved by modern design enthusiasts. Extensive testing of the wood revealed exceptional strength and durability, with a hardness equivalent to Jarrah or Ebony. This strength derived from densely ingrained silica - the key ingredient which gives the wood its golden sheen and an inherent unique beauty.
Pacific Green manufacturers it's product in the South Pacific and the Far East. Not only is the company eco-friendly, it also has a conscience - 85% of all employees are shareholders in the company.
Each piece of furniture is handcrafted by indigenous artisans, the furniture is all handmade, no glues or chemicals are used. All Pacific Green Furniture is built on a non-visible steel frame and held together with handcrafted; hand-tied nautical knots made of steel wrapped in leather. Different colours can occur in the one piece making each and every piece of furniture that little bit special. Only top quality European leather is used in the holstering process.
The range encompasses over 100 product offerings varying from Dining & Living to Bedding & Accessories. Pacific Green is also expanding into architectural and building materials with the addition of Palmwood pillars, cladding and flooring. Urban Haven through Pacific Green is able to offer customers a complete ‘Palmwood lifestyle’ concept and thus continue the lifecycle of ‘the tree of life’. For more information on Pacific Green - please look at their website http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
Urban Haven is excited to be part of bringing this new range of endurable, lasting, uniquely elegant eco-friendly furniture to Ireland. The range is very broad and we believe it is time Ireland had a real choice in the furniture market to make a difference to their homes and the environment.
For Further Information Please contact Eileen Larkin @
Urban Haven
16 Briarhill Business Park,
Ballybrit, Co Galway,
Ireland
353 (0)87 2215972
353 (0)91 796255
info.urbanhaven@gmail.com
http://www.urbanhaven.ie/
http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
Our Philosophy is to select niche ranges of furniture and to distribute to our selected dealers & partners. We focus on delivering a quality product, a quality service and to build long term relationships with our customers.
Urban Haven are proud to be the exclusive importers of Australian designed furniture from the leading manufacturers ‘Pacific Green’
This line is crafted from senile Fijian coconut palms whose densely grained planks boast a smooth, wax-infused surface and superior durability in a variety of warm, natural tones.
No longer able to produce coconuts, the ‘senile’ tree were once felled and burned to make way for new crops. Pacific Green’s renowned Australian designer, Bruce Dowse, saw them as a valuable resource and during the last 14 years discovered how to cut, dry and employ every part of the palm. Unused building materials are resold to the community as a cheap and renewable energy source. Thoroughly impregnated with wax during the drying process, palmwood needs no varnish and has a satin surface loved by modern design enthusiasts. Extensive testing of the wood revealed exceptional strength and durability, with a hardness equivalent to Jarrah or Ebony. This strength derived from densely ingrained silica - the key ingredient which gives the wood its golden sheen and an inherent unique beauty.
Pacific Green manufacturers it's product in the South Pacific and the Far East. Not only is the company eco-friendly, it also has a conscience - 85% of all employees are shareholders in the company.
Each piece of furniture is handcrafted by indigenous artisans, the furniture is all handmade, no glues or chemicals are used. All Pacific Green Furniture is built on a non-visible steel frame and held together with handcrafted; hand-tied nautical knots made of steel wrapped in leather. Different colours can occur in the one piece making each and every piece of furniture that little bit special. Only top quality European leather is used in the holstering process.
The range encompasses over 100 product offerings varying from Dining & Living to Bedding & Accessories. Pacific Green is also expanding into architectural and building materials with the addition of Palmwood pillars, cladding and flooring. Urban Haven through Pacific Green is able to offer customers a complete ‘Palmwood lifestyle’ concept and thus continue the lifecycle of ‘the tree of life’. For more information on Pacific Green - please look at their website http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
Urban Haven is excited to be part of bringing this new range of endurable, lasting, uniquely elegant eco-friendly furniture to Ireland. The range is very broad and we believe it is time Ireland had a real choice in the furniture market to make a difference to their homes and the environment.
For Further Information Please contact Eileen Larkin @
Urban Haven
16 Briarhill Business Park,
Ballybrit, Co Galway,
Ireland
353 (0)87 2215972
353 (0)91 796255
info.urbanhaven@gmail.com
http://www.urbanhaven.ie/
http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
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