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International Timber, a leading importer and distributor of bespoke, sustainable timber and panel products, has announced stocks of a new FSCⓇ certified range of modified timber. Rhino Wood, of which International Timber is the sole UK distributor, is manufactured from sustainable, plantation-grown pine. It undergoes a process of thermal modification, which brings the moisture content down to below 5% and turns the pine from a yellow colour to a more aesthetically pleasing walnut brown that naturally weathers to a beautiful silver-grey. It's then pressure impregnated with a non-toxic compound, which solidifies within the timber cells to create a long-lasting, low-maintenance timber that rivals the durability of traditional hardwood.

The manufacturing process relies on waste products as an energy source – using clean energy over fossil fuels. In recognition of their contribution to curbing deforestation, in 2014, International Timber received the WWF Climate Solver Award.

Kerry Wardle, Marketing Manager at International Timber, said: “We're delighted to stock Rhino Wood, with stocks due to arrive in early September. This timber is a game-changer for the UK market, which is struggling with global supply chain issues.

“Not only is Rhino Wood an environmentally responsible choice thanks to its sustainable sourcing, but it delivers on performance too. The impregnation treatment increases the pine's strength by up to 60% without decreasing its bending ability or elasticity; this results in a class 1 durability rating, making it ideal for endless applications including cladding, decking, pergolas, gates and laminated beams.”

To place an order for Rhino Wood, visit www.internationaltimber.com/contact.