PURE GENIUS
Engineered Oak from Havwoods’ PurePlank range proved the perfect choice for
architects working on the large office refit project at a global creative agency.
Established architect firm, MODUS recently completed the renovation of the London premises of TAGWorldwide, with 40,000 square feet of meeting rooms and open-plan office space the project included exposed ceilings, a feature staircase, new furniture and, of course, wood flooring from Havwoods.
This was the first time Havwoods had provided MODUS with wood, but after supplying them with flooring for a second project, Havwoods is now the official go-to supplier for all their projects requiring timber floors.
The primary objective for any office or workspace flooring surface is durability. As a high footfall environment, the daily traffic of employees, clients, management and visitors meant that the flooring needed to be tough and long-lasting, whilst also being visually appealing, which is where Havwoods’ engineered wood flooring came in.
With hundreds of wood species, finishes and dimensions to choose from, the creative team at MODUS decided on the Havwoods’ PurePlank range, in the Provence finish. PurePlank is an affordable, FSC certified, 14mm engineered plank, ideal for everything from single residencies to the largest multi-purpose complexes. A triple layered engineered construction, which involves a solid oak surface bonded to two layers of softwood ensures stability.
The PurePlank range features a click system, making installation exceptionally quick; a further benefit on large projects. PurePlank Provence is a light- toned, engineered oak plank with a contemporary matt lacquered finish. This aesthetic complemented perfectly with the office’s mid-century inspired scheme and created a light and fresh interior look.
Havwoods sells both solid and engineered wood flooring, however, in certain environments and living/working spaces, engineered is far superior. Because wood is hydroscopic it will expand and contract as the levels of moisture in the air change, due to the seasons or the use of heating and air conditioning, for example.
An engineered wood product is produced by bonding layers, generally formed of hardwood, softwood or ply,
together
so that the grain runs perpendicularly; this makes it very difficult for the plank to expand/contract, thus making it far more stable. The thickness of the top layer (otherwise known as the wear layer or lamella) of oak, walnut, or other chosen species, can vary from a thin sliver in a veneered product, right up to a similar thickness to that
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above the tongue in a solid wood plank. Therefore, the thicker the wear layer the more often it may be re-sanded (usually cited as a benefit of solid wood flooring).
Since they are more stable, engineered planks are far less likely to cup or gap, and it also means that much wider planks may be produced, a popular aesthetic currently. Engineered planks offer quicker, and consequently cheaper, methods of fitment. Furthermore, since less of the feature wood is used, it makes better use of these usually slower growing timbers.
Continually researching new ideas and trend forecasts, Havwoods is renowned as a leader in its field, both technologically and aesthetically, and it is this quest for innovation that has led to the introduction of the brand’s most cutting-edge and revolutionary ranges. Havwoods understands its product, and it’s this unparalleled expertise and depth of knowledge for wood that truly sets it apart as a company. From installation, to performance and maintenance, Havwoods’ team of wood-flooring professionals is always on hand to impart its expertise, ensuring that your flooring is as durable as it is impressive.
Combining an unrivalled delivery service, up-to-the- minute designs and an ever-expanding international portfolio of showrooms, Havwoods sets the benchmark for superior quality wood flooring for both the residential and commercial markets.
www.havwoods.co.uk www.tomorrowscontractfloors.com
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