A winter by the fire in a Kebony wooden chalet

It's winter, many countries are covered in a blanket of snow, and the time has come to shelter from the freezing temperatures by the fire. The chalet is the winter refuge par excellence. Whether you spend time there with a good book or in the company of those you love, the chalet embodies the warmest aspect of an otherwise harsh season.

For terraces, cladding, roofs or outdoor furniture, the ecological and durable qualities of Kebony modified wood make it the preferred choice of many architects. Kebony's Doubly ModifiedTM technology is a patented production process which improves the properties of softwoods to give them characteristics comparable to those of exotic woods. Thanks to an environmentally friendly process, the woods are impregnated with an organic liquid from agricultural crop waste. By heating the wood, furan polymers are impregnated into the material's cell walls, increasing its density and dimensional stability, and giving it a dark brown color similar to that of tropical wood.

Kebony wood elegantly adorns the exterior of these chalets and refuges. In the snow, in the rain or in the mist, wood perfectly resists the vagaries of the weather. Kebony offers two ranges: Kebony Character with knots for rustic charm or Kebony Clear without any knots for a more contemporary look. As Kebony wood ages, it becomes covered with a silver patina which gives it a modern and natural appearance. It helps it blend into its natural environment. Its visible knots are a real aesthetic added value.

Developed in Norway, Kebony technology is a patented, environmentally friendly process that modifies softwoods from sustainable FSC-labeled sources. By heating the wood with furfuryl alcohol; a product of organic origin, the cell wall of the wood is polymerized, the softwoods irreversibly adopt the attributes of tropical hardwood, while having a minimized impact on the environment.

Finally, Kebony wood requires no maintenance – ideal when you just want to warm up by the fire, observing the beauty of the season, right there, outside.