Timber provides a hardwearing, long-lasting worksurface
for the busiest environment. It also offers an attractive unifying element,
equally at home in traditional or contemporary designs of kitchen.
Timber worksurfaces are constructed from solid timber staves and carefully
crafted to ensure maximum strength, stability and durabilty throughout
years of constant use.
The
kiln dried timber is finely oiled to create a beautiful water repellent
surface.
As with many natural materials, a solid wood worksurface grows more beautiful
with age. The timber slowly seasons and the patina mellows, adding an
evolving character. The real beauty of wood is that it transcends time
and trends.
A choice of thicknesses is available from 27mm to 100mm.
Only
simple maintenence is required to retain the looks and characteristics
of a solid wood worksurface. Common sense and re-oiling will help maintain
the beauty and water resistance of the wood year after year. The time
span between oiling is dependant on the degree of use.
Bespoke layouts can be designed to suit your kitchen and accomodate features
such as undermount sinks (fig 5),
flush mounted sinks (fig 1), Belfast
sinks, edge profiles, cut-outs, drainer grooves (fig 2) and shaped ends.
Timber co-ordinates well with other materials. As illustrated in fig
4 timber shelves provide a striking contrast against a stainless steel
back
panel.
Stainless steel 'hotrods' (fig 3) can be designed into the surface to
act as a trivet, protecting the surface from hot pans.
Several
species of timber are available (see below for choices), each sourced
from sustainable resources. Varieties are aimed to accommodate personal
tastes and aesthetic requirements.
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