The Kebony technology is an environmentally friendly, patented process that enhances the properties of sustainable softwood with a bio-based liquid. The process permanently modifies the wood cell walls giving Kebony premium hardwood characteristics and a rich brown color. It installs twice as fast as ipê, is highly durable, and requires no maintenance beyond normal cleaning.
Kebony was invented and developed in Canada by Dr. Marc Schneider at the University of New Brunswick, and then further refined and commercialized in Norway. Recognized as Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and listed as a Global Cleantech 100 company, Kebony has been embraced by leading architects and developers all over the world for a wide variety of applications.
Recently, with long-term performance studies surpassing expectations, Kebony upgraded its warranty from 25 to 30 years.
A wide variety of applications
Available in clear and character grade
After exposure to sun and rain the wood develops a natural silver-gray patina. Performance is maintained, while beauty is enhanced.
- 350
Western Red Cedar
- 1300
Kebony Untreated
- 1350
Red Oak
- 1700
Beech
- 1730
Kebony
- 3200
Ipê
A true win-win product
FEATURED CANADIAN PROJECTS
FEATURED PROJECTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
MONEY WELL SPENT
The true cost of ownership shows why Kebony is the smarter choice.
^ Notes
- Accoya is sold unsurfaced. Therefore it must get shipped to a moulding shop, handled and surfaced and shipped to the site.
- Nova Wood is rated at 12" O/C for joists.
- Red Balau must be treated on all 4 faces with a product similar to Ipê oil or Cutek "clear" prior to install. It is also recommended to apply the same product to the top deck face every 1-2 years depending on exposure. Without the oil treatment the wood is prone to having the micro cracks develop into the structural cracks in as few as 1-2 years — climate dependent.
- Ipê harvesting results in the loss of rainforest habitat. It has also resulted in a decline in quality due to over-harvest, second growth and lesser quality logs, resulting in cupped, curved and different density and colour gradation in deck boards, making it slower to install and with higher waste and/or returns. Many Ipê deck boards require the use of a "hardwood wrench" to torque them into position and align with their contiguous mates.
- Kebony warranty is 30 years, exclusive to original purchaser.
- Accoya warranty is exclusive to original purchaser, 50 years above ground, with maintenance.
- Special infrastructure is required as Kebony's long life-cycle will outlast typical PT framing by as much as 40 years. Best infrastructure material is Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) Micronized Copper Azole (MCA) pressure-treated to ground contact standard (UC4.2), which North on Sixty does carry.
- Kebony must be affixed using stainless steel fasteners only, or our Step-Clip system.
- Although Kebony 22x142mm is rated for commercial foot traffic at 24” O/C, we recommend 16” O/C to provide the highest quality “feel” underfoot.
- Predrill only recommended for last 6” of boards.
- Labour prices have been pushed up and unstable since March 2020. Our install cost was based on professional labour pre-pandemic.
Updated Mar 2023. North on Sixty cannot guarantee accuracy but every effort has been made to provide realistic and up-to-date information.
PDF DOWNLOADS
Total Cost of Ownership Comparison
1 page
Product Guide
23 pages
Carbon Footprint vs Ipe
32 pages
Kebony vs Accoya
1 page
Material Safety Data Sheet
7 pages
Use & Maintenance
2 pages
Cut Sheet
1 page
Warranty
1 page
Installation Instructions
6 pages
Ground Screws
11 pages
Profiles
1 page
Passive Rainscreen System
3 pages
Slip
1 page
Fire Classification
1 page
Weathered Kebony
1 page
Coffee Table Book
50 pages
Architects’ Look Book
41 pages
Sustainability Report
53 pages
Greenpeace: Illegal Logging
2 pages
Greenpeace: Blood-stained Timber
14 pages
Guardian: Link to Amazon massacre
2 pages
OSU: Illegal harvests threaten Amazon
3 pages
('THE BIBLE')
167 pages
Please note that like all full-length, custom-shaped material, some inconsistencies in profile may occur at the ends of the boards during machining. Custom Kebony profiles run at the full 10’, 12’, 14’ and 16’ lengths may have some snipe occur during the shaping process. While we take every precaution to mitigate this imperfection and strive to provide a perfect, unblemished product, snipe does occur on some boards and we cannot be responsible for this minor inconsistency. All Kebony boards are expected to be defect-free. Purchasers are required to inspect their orders within 14 days of receiving same and report any deficiency(s) to North on Sixty for inspection and possible replacement.
