Kebony has announced a marketing and sales partnership with reSAWN TIMBER co., according to Kebony USA sales manager Andy Hehl.
“reSAWN has a positive reputation in the textured wood finishes industry,” Hehl says. “The company’s knowledge of interior design and architecture will be invaluable to us as we continue to broaden our reach across the North American market.”
reSAWN offers two charred Kebony products that are burned using a process inspired by the Japanese tradition of shou sugi ban. Additionally, they’ve created three textured designs that showcase Kebony grain structure. The Kebony cladding products are ideal for exterior applications because of its weathered look. reSAWN’s products are available across the U.S. and abroad.
Shou sugi ban is a Japanese term which literally translates to “burned cedar board.” Historically, Japanese carpenters sourced driftwood from the coastlines of Japan, both for its durability and distressed appearance, after being subjected to salt water and harsh weather conditions. Over time, it became difficult to source this driftwood due to high demand for such a hard-wearing product. As a result, carpenters chose to create the desired effect by burning or weathering timber to give the original wood a charred finish.
“Kebony is doing all of the right things right now,” reSAWN sales manager Bill Stevens says. “We’re excited to offer our customers a wood that also looks great.”
All Kebony wood products are modified with a bio-based liquid that, after it is cured, provides a combination of outstanding durability and dimensional stability. The patented process results in wood cell walls that are thicker and provide a hardness that rivals tropical hardwoods. The charred and textured Kebony wood decking and cladding products provide the same strength and stability, and therefore, also carry Kebony’s standard 30-year warranty.
reSAWN TIMBER co. provides wood products for architectural specifications for flooring, interior wall cladding, ceilings, exterior siding, furniture and custom millwork.
Kebony’s global headquarters is based in Oslo, Norway, with its production facility in Skien, South of Oslo. The Kebony USA team resides in St. Clair, Mich., with local representation both on the East and West Coasts. Kebony has received numerous awards for its environmentally friendly technology and innovation, including its naming as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and a Global Cleantech 100 company. Kebony has been embraced by architects, designers and developers, which are served through a global sales and distribution network.