Agriboards & Biobased Boards

Agriboards and biobased boards are becoming prevalent as interest in sustainable building products and the number of LEED™ certification projects grows worldwide.  These boards are primarily made from plant waste and/or rapidly renewable plant materials.

Agriboards are generally lighter than traditional wood particle boards, so product weight is reduced and less energy is expended in shipping. We look for boards that have formaldehyde-free, non-toxic resins and are manufactured in plants that make every effort to curb energy and water use.

Many of these boards offer stunning color, texture, and lines. Stay tuned as we introduce new products!

Textured Kirei provides the perfect accent for our Autumn Award.

Straw Board

Most of our products are solid wood, but we occasionally use straw particleboard, a formaldehyde-free board made from wheat straw.  Wheat or straw board is stronger and lighter than particleboard and less sensitive to moisture (a real benefit in humid Virginia).  We like to incorporate it when we can, since this recycled agricultural byproduct creates an alternative income opportunity for farmers.

Bamboo

One of the most exciting new materials we’re using to create bamboo plaques is a laminated bamboo product called plyboo™.  Bamboo is a rapidly renewable resource.  The bamboo used in plyboo™ is grown in managed forests in China.  It reaches a mature height of 40 feet in 4 years and does not require replanting after harvesting.  We’re enjoying our initial work with bamboo and have a number of new bamboo products in development.

Bamboo is a grass and therefore a rapidly renewable resource. The bamboo for this plaque is grown
in managed forests.

Kirei

We have fallen for Kirei, one of the most beautiful agriboards we've seen.  Kirei is made from recycled sorghum, a plant that is grown around the world for food.   The stalks left over after the harvest are heat pressed with a non-toxic adhesive to create a board with a stunning visual effect.