Environmental Commitment
When
wood is managed in a responsible manner, it is nature’s most infinite,
sustainable, least energy consuming material on Earth.
Wide
Plank
Hardwood
Ltd. is dedicated to the idea of innovative business practices that minimize
our impact on the environment. Our commitment to the environment has now
materialized with our Chain-of-Custody Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Certification. By offering premium quality products that have been harvested
from forests, which meet stringent environmental standards, we provide our
customers the means to create unique custom flooring while respecting the
environment. In addition, we also offer an environmentally friendly Hardwax
Oil Finish to help enhance our wood flooring and longevity of the wood.
Forest
Stewardship
There are two types of certification
available from certifiers, The Forest Management Certificate (FM) and the
Chain of Custody Certificate (COC). Using the independent certifier,
SmartWood, The Forest Stewardship Council is an international body, committed
to responsible forest and wood products management which is recognized
environmentally world wide.
COC
Certificate
The Chain of Custody Certification is a
guarantee that the certified raw wood is tracked through the various stages of
manufacturing, processing and transformation until the finished product
reaches the end consumer. This certification is a process that confirms to the
consumer that these forest products have been produced within the
environmental standards set by the FSC. The Chain of Custody certification is
a voluntary participation by a company or organization willing to promote
environmental forest practices.
SmartWood &
RainForest Alliance
SmartWood is the world’s leading non-profit
forestry certifier. This individual certifier’s purpose is to maintain forest
management standards by providing businesses with the necessary information to
implement environmentally responsible forest policies. SmartWood is a program
of Rainforest Alliance, a global non-profit conservation organization.
Eukula HardWax Oil Finish
In today’s competitive marketplace,
progressing companies are continuously searching for ways to improve the
quality and value of their products. In order to provide new, quality products
and service which our customers deserve, Wide Plank Hardwood Ltd. has
introduced the Eukula line of stains and Hardwax Oil finish. Developed in
Germany, this environmentally friendly hard wax oil finish is hand-rubbed on
each plank to enhance the natural beauty and texture of the wood while
allowing for easy maintenance and repairs. When an oil finished floor is
properly cared for, independent German tests have proven this finish will last
for generations, further reducing the use of our precious natural resources.
LEED® PROGRAM
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has
developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green
Building Rating System. LEED® has established credible and consistent
standards for sustainability in the construction environment, using a point
rating system for building projects.
Wide Plank Hardwood Ltd. is able to provide
products that may contribute to the LEED® rating points in the following
areas: MR5.2 Environmentally Preferable Products, MR3 Local Sources and
ID1.1-4 Innovative Design.
Showroom Hours
Monday to Friday :
10 am - 2 pm
Saturdays: By
appointment only
Holiday weekends closed
Wide Plank Hardwood
Ltd.
8444-A Aitken Rd. Chilliwack B.C. Canada V2R 3W8
info@wideplankhardwood.com
Toll Free 1-877-795-2236
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