Is timber a truly sustainable building material?

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11 February 2024

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As the focus on sustainability increases, so does greenwashing. With the help of timber suppliers, IWD, we dive into the world of sustainable forestry to discover if timber is truly a sustainable building material.
Vitex, one of the most common decking timbers, is sourced from low-impact, village-based operations in the Solomon Islands.
With its fine texture, Vitex timber is soft and smooth under foot.
Sourced from responsibly managed forests in South America, Garapa or Brazilian Ash is a dense and durable hardwood ideal for decking.
Garapa is naturally resistant to insect attack, rot, and decay.
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