Cladding Brochure Kebony Clear & Character

Product catalog summary

Wood Durability and Hardness:
The document provides a comparison of various wood species based on durability, hardness, and swelling characteristics. Key species include Kebony Clear, Thermo Ash, Kebony Character, Bangkirai, Oak, Thermo Pine, Thermo Spruce, Western Red Cedar, Siberian Larch, Douglas Fir, and Maple. Durability is rated according to EN 350 standards, while hardness is measured using the Brinell scale (EN 1534). Swelling is assessed in the tangential direction from dry to wet conditions.

Key Findings:

Kebony Clear: Rated best in durability with a Brinell hardness of 41 N/mm² and a swelling rate of 4%.
Thermo Ash: Durability rated 1-2, hardness of 30 N/mm², and swelling of 5%.
Bangkirai: Durability rated 2, highest hardness at 63 N/mm², and swelling of 11%.
Oak: Durability rated 2, hardness of 33 N/mm², and swelling between 4-6%.

Product Features:

Real Wood: Enhanced cell structure for improved performance.
Low Maintenance: Requires only normal cleaning, no additional treatment.
Maximum Hardness: Hardness levels comparable to the best hardwoods.
Outstanding Stability: Swelling and shrinkage reduced by 40-60%.
Sustainable Sources: All products are FSC certified, ensuring sustainable sourcing.

Kebony Cladding Options:

Various cladding board designs including 75° Shiplap, rhombus, and rectangular shapes in different dimensions.
Products are subject to natural weathering, which may cause color changes and surface cracks over time. These changes do not affect the durability or performance.

Additional Information:
The document includes product numbers and contact information for Kebony, a company based in Norway.

Catalog excerpts

Cladding Brochure Kebony Clear & Character-1

Wood species Kebony Character Thermo Pine Thermo Spruce Siberian Larch Look for our FSC certified products REAL WOOD MAXIMUM HARDNESS OUTSTANDING STABILITY SUSTAINABLE SOURCES Real wood with enhanced cell structure No additional treatment needed beyond normal cleaning Hardness levels increased to levels of the best hardwoods Swelling and shrinkage reduced by 40 – 60 % Sustainably certified woods *) Heart wood

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Cladding Brochure Kebony Clear & Character-2

KEBONY CLADDING Clear Cladding board rectangular Kebony Character 21 x 123 mm Cladding board rectangular Kebony Clear 19 x 110 mm Cladding board rhombus Kebony Clear 19 x 120 mm Cladding board rhombus Kebony Character 29 x 59 mm Cladding board 75° shiplap Kebony Character 21 x 148 mm Cladding board 75° shiplap Kebony Clear 19 x 120 mm Cladding board 75° Shiplap w/shadow line Kebony Clear 19 x 120 mm Cladding board 75° Shiplap w/shadow line Kebony Character 21 x 148 mm Kebony is a natural wood product. For outdoor applications the appearance will be inﬂuenced by local environmental conditions...

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Cladding Brochure Kebony Clear & Character

Cladding Brochure Kebony Clear & Character

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