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Solomon Island Wood

May 9, 2012 West Wind Hardwood & SoftwoodPhotos

I recently read an article form our brokerage company advising that logging practices in the Solomon Islands was not sustainable.  So I immediately asked our contact for this wood to comment.  Here is what was said: “The Solomon Islands are a developing country and, as such, suffer from the misfortune of corruption and not having [...]

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Solomon Island Photos

November 24, 2011 West Wind ExplorationHardwood & SoftwoodPhotos

We had the privilege of having some photos sent to us from the Solomon Islands of some locals harvesting a Narra tree. These guys sure are good at what they do, as the photos prove!

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A Smokin’ Hot Trend – Smoked Oak Plank Flooring – European White Oak

August 1, 2011 West Wind FlooringNew StockSpecials

Heat-treated and ammonia dipped which creates a natural dark colour throughout the board (think caramelizing an onion). Unlike stain, colour is preserved as you scratch or refinish the floor. Natural highlights in the wood are better preserved in the finished floor.  Dark stained oak will have a more uniform, monochromatic look by comparison. Engineered 100% [...]

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