Grad for Kebony is a Click-in Wood Cladding system that marries Kebony and Grad Concept USA’s aluminum mini-rail system for simple and efficient installation. Kebony Grad cladding come… Read More
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Official Kebony blog. Stories and News from Kebony about our products, initiatives and projects.
In partnership with Grad Concept USA, Kebony recently launched Grad for Kebony at the 2022 International Builders’ Show (IBS). This rainscreen cladding system shortens installation tim… Read More
Grad for Kebony is a new rainscreen system by Grad Concept USA and Kebony that combines patented, long-lasting modified wood cladding with an aluminum rail and clip system. The system create… Read More
“Deforestation is real, and when you’re looking at the wood on a building, that wood came from somewhere.”-Scott Walter, Architect at Office Untitled
Scott Walter of Office… Read More
We have loved spotlighting our wonderful team members over the past few months, and this month we are introducing Kelsey Thibert. Kelsey is in Customer Relations, and performs a variety of a… Read More
What do architects have to say about their experiences using Kebony modified wood on their design projects? These architects are sharing their perspectives and telling what they love most ab… Read More
“There’s something magical about concealing as opposed to revealing.”-Michael Goorevich , Wood Screen House Architect
The Vision
“We kind of felt like we needed an … Read More
The past few years have been universally trying in so many ways. In times like these, it is important to look back in gratitude for all the positive moments we experienced amidst the storm… Read More
The People Behind the Product: Meet James Burniston
We are continuing to highlight all the wonderful members of the Kebony North America team, and this month we’d like to introduce you… Read More
Fall is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Leaves are changing color, the air is getting crisp, and there is no better time to be outside taking in the beauty nature provides. Kebo… Read More
Meet Judy Andrade!
Judy Andrade is a Business Development Specialist at Kebony, and is originally from Los Angeles County, California. She is engaged, and she and her fiance plan to get marr… Read More
A 100-room hotel was recently completed by 7 Cedars Resort Properties adjacent to the 7 Cedars Casino on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. The addition of the hotel significantly ex… Read More
Kebony Deck Board is a versatile and widely-favored product, due to its ease of installation and clean, beautiful finish. The product provides three different hidden fastener options to use… Read More
Celebrity IOU is an HGTV series featuring twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, known for their appearance on another network show called The Property Brothers. The series showcases how the… Read More
Design vs. Build recently won Telly gold awards in three categories for its latest episode featuring TheatreSquared, a community theatre in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Design vs. Build is a… Read More
“With ADDASPACE, homeowners can enjoy modern, modular living at an affordable price with a space to suit their diverse and ever-evolving needs.”-Andrew Naperotic, ADDASPACE Co-Fo… Read More
Custom Beach Designs Sustainable Outdoor Hospitality SolutionsFeaturing Thomas Bache-Wiig
CustomBeach is a leading manufacturer of outdoor hospitality and beautiful, sustainable construction… Read More
Rum Punch House: A Carribean-Inspired OasisFeaturing Robert Deutschman
Husband and wife Robert Deutschman and Sybile Kohn-Deutschman recently completed renovations on their ranch-style home… Read More
As Kebony North America continues to expand and grow our team, we want to introduce you to the people behind the product. Meet Haley Bacarella!
Haley Bacarella is a Business Development Spec… Read More
“I’m just happiest when I’m making stuff! Blogging lets me play, which is a gift.”
–Melissa Coleman, The Faux Martha
Melissa Coleman is best known for her onlin… Read More
Shelter, a new global streaming platform for architecture, design lifestyle and outdoor living enthusiasts has recently launched, and Kebony is honored to have Design vs. Build episodes avai… Read More
Featuring:
Matt Anderson, Builder and Owner of MRA Design and Build, LLC
Chelsea Anderson, Architect and Founder of Habitable Form
Habitable Form and MRA Design and Build, LLC are owned by h… Read More
“This building really represents the magic of live theatre, the magic of human connectivity, the magic of being able to collaborate with fellow artists.”-Shannon Jones, Associate… Read More
What is Kebony Direct?
Kebony North America recently launched its innovative online decking store, Kebony Direct. The store ships Kebony’s 4-in-1 Deck Board and fasteners needed for in… Read More
Kebony recently launched a new Site Furnishings division, and the first collection in the division is now available for purchase. The inaugural line is named North Cape by Kebony, and includ… Read More
Pier 26 at Hudson River Park in Manhattan, New York recently reopened to the public with updated Kebony wood walkways and an environmentally-sound addition at the end. The park is focused la… Read More
Peached Casita: A Luxury Tiny Home ExperienceFeaturing Kim Lewis of Kim Lewis Designs
The idea of tiny home living has become a popular subculture in recent years. Our team spoke with Kim L… Read More
Life during a global pandemic has been a reality we never expected to face, but we are taking the waves of change in stride. Staying physically distant has become normalized across most of t… Read More
The Architect’s Newspaper has announced the winners of the 2020 Best of Products Awards, this year naming winners, honorable mentions, and editor’s picks in 31 total categories… Read More
Sweaters, cooler weather, and pumpkin spice lattes are finally back in season, because fall is here! We look forward to spending time outdoors in the crisp fall air all year long, and having… Read More
Green Home Solutions: Steering Clients Toward Sustainable ConstructionFeaturing Pieter Sundgren, Trade Sales Manager at GHS
Pieter Sundgren is a Trade Sales Manager at Green Home Solutions (… Read More
Wood Architecture is a Growing Trend
Wood architecture is becoming an increasingly popular trend worldwide. From decking, to cladding, to designing the structure for an entire building, many… Read More
We recently spoke with Tom Giacinto, CEO of DM Braun, about his work and the ways he utilizes Kebony in his commercial exterior projects throughout the country.
“I don’t even re… Read More
“Arnolds Park is the crown jewel of the Iowa Great Lakes.”-Jill Harms, President of Historic Arnolds Park Inc.
Jill Harms, President of Historic Arnolds Park Inc., is a resident… Read More
You may already know that Kebony is simple to install, but how simple? In this post we will dispel some common myths around installing Kebony cladding and decking that will help you prepare… Read More
“As an architect of homes, I get to work on people’s dreams. I’m in the dream business.”-Michael Goorevich
Michael Goorevich is an independent architect with a one-p… Read More
“To build anything that’s worth talking about… that’s what I’m most proud of.”
-Scott Walter, Technical Director and Architect at OFFICE UNTITLED
The… Read More
When looking for the right sustainable product, Scott Walter from Office Untitled weighed every option. Here’s why he chose Kebony modified wood.
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Matthew Roth is a senior architect at HM DG in Los Angeles, which is an architecture firm that focuses mostly on residential projects in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. HM DG has selected Keb… Read More
Architect of the MonthMatthew Roth- Senior Architect at HM DG
Matthew Roth is a senior architect at HM DG in Los Angeles, which is an architecture firm that focuses mostly on residential pro… Read More
Kebony’s Design Vs. Build Video Series Pulled in Two Gold and One Silver Telly Award in Three Different Categories.
Kebony’s North American marketing team received three separat… Read More
In the world of modified woods, there are many different versions. But not all modification processes are created equal, so how do you tell the difference? Here are 5 primary categories to h… Read More
What is Kebony?
Kebony is a leading modified wood brand that uses a proven, innovative, patented technology to enhance traditional timber. The technology chemically alters softwoods at the c… Read More
The Fulshear House developers were thoughtful and intentional with every product they chose for the exterior. Hear about the sustainable and long-lasting wood cladding, Kebony wood, and why… Read More
Take a first-hand look into our factory in Skien, Norway, the patented process, and some Kebony projects!
The post The Kebony Modification Process appeared first on Kebony USA Read More
One of the most appealing qualities of Kebony wood is that it requires very little maintenance. The Kebony Technology takes sustainably-sourced softwoods and modifies the wood properties to… Read More
“A living work of art…I think that’s what we have here.”
–David Wersebe, Developer of Orchards at Pecan Acres
History & Vision
David Wersebe’s famil… Read More
Between increased fires in the Amazon Basin and illegal harvesting, it’s time to start looking for alternatives for Ipé. How does Kebony stack up against Ipé and other Br… Read More
As mentioned in a previous post, Kebony US was nominated for seven different Architizer A+ Awards this year, which, in and of itself, is a rare and very special achievement. And of those sev… Read More
FSC certified wood – what is it?
Known as the mark of responsible forestry, you’ll find the FSC label on many wood products that you can buy for your home. Those who are looking… Read More
Your Guide to Timber Roof Cladding
When it comes to roofing your home, you have a lot of options in material, style and color to choose from. Many people simply opt for asphalt shingles, not… Read More
Exterior windows trim – enhance your exterior with wood window trim
The siding you choose for your house makes the biggest visual impact, but the smaller details on a home’s ext… Read More
Rot resistant wood – choosing the best wood
Natural wood for both exterior and interior applications has become one of the most popular products for architects, designers and homeowne… Read More
Kebony was the material of choice when the first ecolabelled school in the Nordic region was to be built in Røyken on the outskirts of Oslo, Norway. The result is Sydskogen school, a… Read More
First-ever ecolabelled school in the Nordic region chooses Kebony
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Kebony nominated for SEVEN Architizer A+ Awards!
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On the outskirts of Vilnius in Lithuania, stands an exceptional villa. Despite its dramatic natural surroundings, the expanses of Kebony wood on the roof, walls and terraces are immediately… Read More
David Stanley and Romy Grabosch are both experienced architects and have worked on prestigious projects all over the globe. When they came to build their own home, they wanted to create some… Read More
Nestled in the mouth of the fjord, an hour’s boat ride from the island of Bodø, is the idyllic, but extremely exposed Fleinvær archipelago. The main island, Sørv&ae… Read More
Many Danes dream of a seaside holiday home with swooping gulls and fresh breezes. At Boeslum Strand, on the Jutlandic east coast of Denmark, architect Elin Donskov has created one such covet… Read More
A maintenance-free holiday home
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Reflective space in Northern Norway
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Tue, 04/23/2019 - 04:37 Read More
Architects chose Kebony for their own London flat
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Villa Vilnius – a visionary dream home
Tue, 04/09/2019 - 12:00
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Pool Deck
Pools greatly enhance the property they are installed in, boosting property value and bringing enjoyment as well as more options for entertaining. And with any pool installation co… Read More
Whether you're building a brand new dock or you're renovating an existing dock, the boat dock decking material you end up with will play an important role in how much enjoyment you get from… Read More
Composite is a familiar term in the decking industry and likely something we’ve all heard of before. Composite decking rose in popularity throughout the 1990s as consumers sought a mor… Read More
Vertical Siding - 13 Distinct wood siding designs to influence your next project
The finishing touch of every building or outdoor structure is the siding you choose to place on it. Although… Read More
Exterior wood siding ideas
Wood siding enhances any home no matter what style of property it’s installed on. For many people, the look and feel of real wood is truly what makes a hous… Read More
Deck design ideas
Wood is the number one preferred material for decking according to the majority of home and business owners surveyed. Wood decking has a natural beauty and a warm, invitin… Read More
Floating dock design considerations and ideas
As the popularity of boating and watersports grows, so does the need for marinas and docking areas to grow and expand their capacity to ha… Read More
Wood Deck - A definitive guide for choosing the best wood
The classic wood deck is a quintessential addition to any residential home. A well-built, spacious deck is not only the perfect spot… Read More
Boat dock construction and design ideas
In many instances, boat docks are built very similarly to traditional decks. They have the same weight distribution, along with the same beams, joist… Read More
Wooden Pergola & Gazebo - selecting the right wood
Pergolas and Gazebos are a wonderful accent structure to add to a garden, patio or uncovered deck. They are extremely versatile a… Read More
There’s nothing quite like the look and feel of real wood and timber. When it comes to your home or building’s exterior, there’s also nothing as versatile or as likely to g… Read More
No lakefront home, cabin or marina is complete without a great dock. A dock is a very versatile and valuable addition to a lakefront property. A well-built dock provides a place to tie up bo… Read More
There are countless siding options to choose from for a home’s exterior. One classic style of siding that remains popular is board and batten siding. This siding can give any home a be… Read More
Wall Panels - 18 Interior Wood Wall Paneling Design Ideas
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Every year, there are new trends that emerge in every area: food, technology, television, and especially design. When it comes to design trends specifically, they can have a significant impa… Read More
Wood window frame design - upgrade Your exterior
When it comes to exterior design, it's often the details that make the most difference in appearance. An important detail to consider is the… Read More
The Apollo Apartments is a truly stunning example of modern apartment complex design.
Situated in the epicenter of Washington D.C.'s H Street, The Apollo Apartments is located on the site of… Read More
Real wood benches and seats have a certain welcoming warmth to them that plastic and composite furnishings lack. Wood is rewarding to work with and is exceptionally versatile in how in how i… Read More
When it comes to exterior design, it's often the details that make the most difference in appearance. An important detail to consider is the trim around your windows. Window framing is impor… Read More
The beautiful thing about modern architecture is that it’s constantly changing and evolving as time moves forward, making it a very exciting concept. Several years ago modern architect… Read More
Drawing from its surroundings, the home’s construction emphasizes a site-driven expression of natural materials
A custom modern home sitting atop a bluff overlooking New Mexico&r… Read More
Spending time outdoors is a wonderful way to relax and fully enjoy what your home has to offer. Having a floored outdoor space with comfortable furniture offers the ideal environment to sit… Read More
Wood wall paneling isn’t a new design element by any means, however it is a diverse one. Wooden wall paneling has evolved greatly over the years making it a very interesting topic to d… Read More
As we all know, an important aspect of a beautiful and functional deck design is the materials used to create it. This makes staying up-to-date on the decking options the market has to offer… Read More
Innovative roof terrace in Central London brings new office building to life
Located in the heart of central London, a new build providing 14,416m² of prime office space in one of the C… Read More
The purpose of many hotels is to provide a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere for guests. Often times so much effort is focused on the interior of the hotel that the exterior is neglected. How… Read More
Every deck that is exposed to the elements will need some level of moisture-resistance, but certain situations require a more secure design than most decking can provide. Piers and docks wil… Read More
Replacing the existing structure, originally built in 1913, the new bridge celebrates the site of the city’s founding with increased access to the North Saskatchewan River
After a two… Read More
When it comes to ensuring the long-term success of your business, one of the best investments you can make is providing a better atmosphere for employees. To put it simply, happy employees a… Read More
From left to right: Roald Borré, from PMV, Bruno Van den Branden, CEO of Kebony, Ingrid Schulerud, Norwegian Ambassador in Belgium and Philippe Muyters, Flemish Minister for… Read More
9 Unique Architectural Design Marvels You Need to See
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There are few building materials as popular, versatile, and desirable as wood. Its use dates back to the Neolithic era and even today, regardless of alternatives that have popped up, wood re… Read More
The exterior design of an office is really just as important as the interior. A building’s exterior envelope can play a big role in how clients view the business (and first impressions… Read More
Located on Kilkea Drive, the Project Features Indoor/Outdoor Living Areas, Sustainable Materials, and a Two-Lane Lap Pool
Construction was recently completed on a striking custom home… Read More
Choosing Siding for Homes in Wet and Humid Climates
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Selecting the Right Wood for Your Outdoor Pergola
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