Posts tagged sustainable tropical hardwood
Amazon Warriors Fight Illegal Logging of Tropical Hardwoods

NBC shared photos last week of Amazonian warriors taking back their land from illegal loggers. The Ka'apor Indians have had enough of their government providing inadequate protection of the land, and are taking matters into their own hands - expelling loggers from the area and setting up watch areas.  View the images here (warning, violence depicted).

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Adventures in Sourcing Part II: Dinizia

It started with a notice from one of our sourcing partners in the Midwest: a tropical hardwood sound barrier was being removed to widen a highway in the Chicago area, and the contractors needed to dispose of it. Specializing in reclaimed and sustainable wood flooring, cladding & tables, Anthology Woods is always looking for high-quality and unique woods ready for a second life, and the silver-gray weathered patina was beautiful

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The Best Sustainable Wood for Exterior Siding & Decking

Anthology Woods is receiving increasing inquiries about the best woods to use for decking that will have long-lasting durability and a beautiful look while protecting our environment. The same species selected for Decking also make excellent choices for exterior siding in classic and rain screen applications, as well as soffit cladding. We've compiled a quick list of your best bets in terms of beautiful woods excelling in exterior durability & sustainability.

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Anthology Woods Featured in Hardwood Floors "Green Issue"

Our reclaimed woods featured include flooring, wall paneling, siding, and decking in species of Teak, Oak, Pine, Douglas Fir, Dinizia, Cedar, Redwood and more. Whether you want the weathered gray wood look or a more refined sustainable aesthetic, we look forward to helping you meet your goals!

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Ipe Vs. Dinizia

Tropical hardwoods are prized for durability in outdoor environments, and architects and designers have been seeking a sustainable, durable natural wood alternative to Ipe.  The alternative is here, and it is 100% FSC recycled: Reclaimed Dinizia for decking & siding. Here, a direct comparison between Ipe & Dinizia.

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