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I N T E R N AT I O N A L
n. 25
www.iloveparquet.com
December 2020
The fascination
of herringbone
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I N T E R N AT I O N A L
www.iloveparquet.com
n. 25
December 2020
The fascination
of herringbone
Contents
9 Editorial - Federica Fiorellini
10 Agenda - Davide Vernich
COVER BY 14 NewsRoom
Listone Giordano
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18 Oh my wood! - Francesca Ferrari
20 A surprise in the basement - Tito Franceschini
24 Red Oak - Francesca Ferrari
26 Zygia racemose (Marblewood) - Gianni
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38 Parquet is a sustainable choice for a
climate-friendly future - By FEP
Editor in chief
Federica Fiorellini 42 Formaldehyde in rough wood - Franco Bulian
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Editor
Davide Vernich
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Editorial staff
Anna Baroni, Franco Bulian, Tito
Franceschini, Eleonora Mazzola,
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SUSTAINABLE YES,
BUT HOW MUCH?
NOW WE KNOW
and just recognition of Brussels fossil emissions in the European
through its responsible, expert Union.
competence and it has worked for To put it simply, products from
the common interest but, above all, forests have a very low carbon
has investigated the best strategies footprint, as well as reducing
to use to increase the market share the demand for energy based on
of our wonderful product. combustible fuels.
Fep was one of the supporters of In short, all (or nearly all) of us
recent research commissioned by know that timber is sustainable.
Cepi (The European Confederation It is completely recyclable, as its
of Paper Industries) to calculate production, processing and disposal
the effect of timber and timber uses far less energy than any
products as ‘carbon absorbers’. other type of building material and,
I Love Parquet has had a close I’ll only mention one finding (you most importantly, thanks to the
relationship with Fep (The European can find more details on page 38 combined effects of “carbon sink”
Federation of the Parquet Industry) of this edition): the total positive (carbon absorption) and “carbon
for about a year. Every edition of effect of timber and wood-based stock” (ability to treat carbon) it
the Fep journal talks about the products on the climate is estimate helps to reduce carbon emissions.
efforts being made to promote at -806 tons of equivalent CO2 However, we never knew how
the wood floor sector. I am very per year (equivalent CO2 is a sustainable it was.
proud of this collaboration because unit of measurement which can This research seems to me to be
I have followed and appreciated weigh different greenhouse gas a formidable marketing tool. To
the federation’s work for some emissions with different climate- be read and repeated to clients,
time. Through the years it has changing effects together) which partners and stakeholders as a
been able to gain the respect corresponds to about 20% of all the mantra.
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AGENDA
CORONAVIRUS, “One of our sessions is called
CLIMATE, URBAN, ‘Facing the future’, which
DEVELOPMENT could also serve as general
BAU Online’s conference theme of the hour”, explains
program from January 13 to Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, Deputy
15, 2021 will be varied and Chairman of the Board of
rich in content. All sessions Messe München. “BAU
in the three conference Online will provide valuable
panels will be guided by guidance in turbulent times.
the key themes “Digital Together with our partners,
BAU Online transformation”, “Challenge we have put together a
Online of climate change”, substantial program with
13 - 15 january 2021 “Resources & recycling” many experts from the
bau-muenchen.com and “Homes of the future.” construction industry, science
And the Covid-19 pandemic’s and politics.” The program will
effects on architecture and consist of three pillars: Forum
the construction industry will Future of Building, BAU TV,
also be examined. Studio Bund.
European countries reflecting
on topics of design,
architecture, demography,
new technologies and
renewable energy to share
A New European Bauhaus ABOUT EUROPEAN proposals in this particular
Online BAUHAUS moment in European and
Until march 2021 Using as a starting point world history. The online
triennale.org a project of the European meetings, scheduled
Commission, this cycle of between November 2020
digital conferences analyse and March 2021, include
the studies of Curators, appointments with various
Designers, scholars and European nations.
Museum Directors from
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AGENDA
POSTPONED Following renewed
Responding to market intensive discussions with
requests, the date of our stakeholders and their
the world’s leading trade concerns, the decision has
show for carpets and now been taken: The next
floor coverings in may has Domotex will take place
been brought forward by from 18 - 20 May 2021
two days. Following the (tuesday to thursday).
postponement of Domotex As already announced -
from january to may 2021, Domotex is planning to
exhibitors from the D-A- hold a digital conference
Domotex 2021 CH region have expressed on January 15, 2021, the
Deutsche Messe - Hannover reservations about holding original trade show launch
18 - 20 may 2021 the event including the date. Further information
domotex.de beginning of the Whitsun will be available shortly.
weekend.
SEPTEMBER in view of the evolving
EDITION situation. Moving the
Finally it’s possible to dates of the Salone del
know the dates, following Mobile is not just a matter
lengthy and wide-ranging of rejigging the calendar,
discussions between it also has to consider
the Management of the the many days needed to
Salone del Mobile and set up and dismantle the
Fiera Milano, allocated various pavilions, which
Salone del Mobile.Milano the delicate task of in turn have to fit in with
2021 finding the best possible the demands of many
Fiera Milano - Milano solutions to enable the other fairs held in the Fiera
5 - 9 september 2021 Salone del Mobile.Milano Milano spaces. Now that
salonemilano.it 2021 to go ahead, whilst we have achieved the best
guaranteeing safety in light possible all-round solution,
of the ongoing pandemic. thanks to the collaboration
The sixtieth edition of the of Fiera Milano, we are
Salone will be held in 2021, in a position to confirm
not in April as is traditional, the new date. We also
but from 5th to 10th believe that moving the
September. fair to September will
President of the Salone del leave enough time for the
Mobile, Claudio Luti, had ongoing acute phase of the
this to say: “Being able to pandemic to subside and
hold the Salone next year that this will provide a real
is an absolute priority for chance to kickstart design
all those of us whose lives at global level. We all need
revolve around design. the Salone in Milan”.
We have tried very hard The 60th edition will bring
over the last few weeks together for the first time
not to make proclamations all the product categories,
or announcements that representing a special
might subsequently have moment.
to be denied or revised
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NEWSROOM
BAUWERK GROUP: NAME CHANGE
AND RELOCATION
The Extraordinary General Meeting of
Bauwerk Boen AG approved the name
change from Bauwerk Boen AG to
Bauwerk Group AG. The relocation of the
headquarters from Wallisellen/ZH to St.
Margrethen/SG was also approved.
The Bauwerk Group sells its products
under the well-known brands Bauwerk
Parkett and Boen. The market
development is designed for the respective
sales channel and the geographic markets.
The proven market presence of the
two brands Bauwerk and Boen will be
continued.
PANTONE SELECTS TWO SHADES with the vibrant yellow Illuminating
AS ITS COLOURS OF THE YEAR FOR expresses a message of positivity
2021 supported by fortitude - said Leatrice
Pantone, the global color authority and Eiseman, Executive Director of the
provider of professional color language Pantone Color Institute - Practical
standards and digital solutions for the and rock solid but at the same time
design community, announced 17-5104 warming and optimistic, this is a color
Ultimate Gray and 13-0647 Illuminating, combination that gives us resilience and
as the Pantone Color of the Year hope. We need to feel encouraged and
selection for 2021, two independent uplifted, this is essential to the human
colors that come together to create spirit.”
an aspirational color pairing, conjoining
deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with
the optimistic promise of a sunshine
filled day.
“The selection of two independent
colors highlight how different elements
come together to express a message
of strength and hopefulness that is
both enduring and uplifting, conveying
the idea that it’s not about one color or
one person, it’s about more than one.
The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray
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NEWSROOM A World of warmth A New evolution
FEP: RENOVATION IS DRIVING THE RECOVERY ON EUROPEAN
and comfort with the goal of flexibility,
PARQUET MARKETS in respect with the nature. innovation and energy efficiency.
The Board of Directors of FEP - the European Federation of the Parquet Industry - met virtually on 8 October
2020 and discussed, amongst others, the parquet situation and the continuous impacts of the Covid-19 crisis
on the European markets. A brief per country recap is provided in the table.
south of the country which has these last months. The parquet
been less affected last spring. market is a bit down, with less
AUSTRIA Parquet consumption then investments, but this is due to
The situation has started to slowed down in September but structural changes and not a NT ED PATE
NT
PATE ED
improve in May. Renovation renovation is driving the market consequence of the pandemic.
continues to be the parquet while contract business is lower. On the one hand, commercial
consumption driver and supports All the losses from spring will and hospitality businesses are
the recovery. However, for the not be compensated but a stable really challenging. On the other
whole year, a slight decline of
the market compared to 2019 is
result or a slight decrease only is
expected for the year 2020 as a
hand, renovation represents
a strong market as people are
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mid-May, the situation in France is also been hit during spring. New be used on all kinds of substrate thanks to the membrane management features has a 8,5 mm thickness and a thermowelded non-
now “neither bad, nor good”. The buildings are down but renovation uncoupling and waterproofing properties. Temperature woven fabric on the back side, which guarantees the adhesion to the
contract business is significantly is strong, especially in Norway. In SWITZERLAND and operating times can be controlled from a latest substrate.
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also maintenance free over time. This smart, responsible only the broken resistance stops working but not the whole cable.
DIY is performing well. SPAIN on the Swiss parquet market.
technology supports the growing demand for sustainable The thermostat of last generation interfaces with Android and Apple
While the Spanish market was Renovation is the main driver but
solutions and energy saving while also satisfying the devices, that is why it is possible to adjust all settings and time schedule
recovering from the spring lock- alternatives to wood solutions needs of contemporary architecture and evolved home using an application with internet connection as remote control.
down during the summer, the benefit the most. A stagnation is automation. A world of natural, warm wellbeing.
GERMANY new Covid-19 related measures expected for the 4th quarter and
While the parquet market was taken now could hamper this the whole year 2020.
subdued in April and May, the recovery. Renovation is doing
trends upturned during the well while construction of new
summer and are now very buildings is stopped. The long-
positive in Germany and until the term economic impacts of the UK - STABILE
UNCOUPLING VAPOR AND MOISTURE UNCOUPLING VAPOR AND MOISTURE
end of the year. New projects are pandemic and the related public The country has been harshly MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
decreasing but renovation is on an expenses are still to come. All in hit by the pandemic and its
increasing path. all, a slightly decreasing or a flat market situation is comparable
parquet market is expected for to the south of Europe with a
the year 2020 as a whole. recovery during the 3rd quarter.
Nevertheless, the uncertainties
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RED XMAS
OH MY
WOOD !
Wooden Dolls
The Wooden Dolls by Alexander
Girard are a large family of wooden
figures representing human and animal
characters. Girard designed them in
1952 for his own use as decorative
Red XMas
objects in his Santa Fe home. These
originals, which are part of the Girard
estate in the holdings of the Vitra Design
Museum, served as models for the
current re-editions. Precisely replicated
down to the last detail, the many different
Wooden Dolls are still fabricated and
painted by hand today, just like the
vintage pieces by Alexander Girard.
xmas sheeps vitra.com
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New wave
This modern pendant light is made from
two pieces of wood veneer, one set
inside the other, that feature two distinct
yet complementary colors. The two
pieces of wood are bent and shaped
into a seemingly endless, sinuous shape
which produces the effect of solidity
while simultaneously achieving an elegant
structural balance.
ylighting.com Fly Agaric
The fantastic properties of this
mushroom will fill the room with
The Dots from Muuto good vibes. Fly Agaric makes a
Designed by Norwegian designer Lars Tornøe, The Dots is a series collectable, or a gift for that special
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suit a wall with or without clothes and you can arrange them on your Geckeler Michels.
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Jannis
Jannis is defined by a contemporary rigour that
draws inspiration from the past, revealing its
personality in the details: the wooden structure, Ademar Coffee Table
lightweight to the eye but solid, holds the single seat A solid structure combined with a sober
cushion and the backrest, and is characterized by design: Ademar is a new and elegant
the metal feet with a brass finish of the feet. The Table Collection proposed by Bross and
front leg rises to define the thin profile of the armrest designed by Giulio Iacchetti. It is possible
and closes in the semi-circular tip, again with a brass to choose between natural oak, thermo-
finish. The frame and legs are connected by steam- treated oak and Canaletto walnut top
curved beech wood arches, an element of continuity finishes.
with the heritage of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna.
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A
SURPRISE
A sophisticated
space with all the
elements of the
good life. An air-
conditioned space
with a modern
IN THE
kitchen, dining
room, sitting room
and Spa. And a high-
class floor which
brings everything
BASEMENT
together
TITO FRANCESCHINI
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Elegance, harmony of colours
and shapes, clever use of
lighting and the magic of wood
have made this a really unique
space. We’re in a villa near Lake
Garda. Our photographs show a
‘basement’, but this description
does not do justice to a space
which is sophisticated with
all the elements of the good
life. An air-conditioned cellar to
store and taste wine, a modern,
functional kitchen for preparing
meals for friends, with a dining
area. A living room to relax in
after swimming in the heated
swimming pool or taking a
sauna, which are part of the
spa, separated from the rest of
the space by glass walls.
The interior design has clean
lines, broken up by colours
which range over the sofas and
the interior decor. The Firenze
oak floor adds a classic and
elegant note and is laid in Italian
herringbone style with the
characteristic right angle (90°)
of the slats which make it up.
Herringbone is one of the oldest
floor-laying designs. It can even
be found in the first century
AD. The ancient Romans used
it to lay the blocks of clay from
which they built the roads. It
started to be used for wood
floors in the XVII century inside
palaces and in the homes of
upper class Italians.
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PLAN
• Project: interior design studio
“Ligorio Paste architects”
• Floors: Firenze colour oak laid in
Italian herringbone by Garbelotto
• Laying: Italian herringbone, with
the characteristic right angle (90°)
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Getting to know
timber: Zygia
racemose
(Marblewood)
bordering on black.
Bostamarinde (Zygia racemose), This timber is sought-after by
known internationally as Marblewood, designers and architects for
is a high-quality timber species, its appearance. In
in high demand, used in different The main physical and mechanical
furniture sectors and, in fact, characteristics of Bostamarinde are
very exclusive its unique striations its high resistance to damage, its
places, resemble some valued types of hardness and its specific weight (not
as flooring and marble. too much for the ways in which it is
cladding. Although it is not easy to work with used).
The tree of this species grows because of the high density of the When working with it, protective
in north-east South America (Guyana, timber, after it has been ‘cleaned’, masks are highly recommended to
Brazil, Venezuela) and can reach a all the beauty of its shades of brown avoid breathing in dust whose smell
It was the French cabinetmakers who discovered height of about 30 metres and an on a brownish yellow background is like the smell of particularly stinky
the originality of its striations and introduced it average diameter of 60 centimetres. is revealed and makes it the main excrement. This is where it gets its
Once they had discovered it, it was protagonist of any environment where local name of Bostamarinde.
into the luxury furniture market. A close-up
the French cabinetmakers who took it is used. Matching it with other You can see examples of designer
of a truly fascinating tree it from the French Guyana Amazon single colour materials makes highly furniture in this wood in my world
GIANNI CANTARUTTI
forest naming it ‘bois serpent’ and decorative, elegant spaces. of wood xyloteca in San Giovanni al
introduced it into the luxury furniture Natisone (Udine) as well as cross-
market. Its timber is golden yellow PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL sections of a particularly fascinating
with brown striations, sometimes CHARACTERISTICS timber.
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ILOVEPARQUET SHOWCASE
THE
FASCINATION
OF
HERRINGBONE
Nocciolieve
Imagine opening the door and leaving behind the noise, chaos and rhythms of the city to
immerse yourself in a safe, healthy and solid place. Your home. Le spine collection
This project, like all those of Fiemme Tremila, is inspired by the concept of well-being in the Le spine collection by Tavar is avaible in two different sizes and three patterns:
home environment. The floor must act as a natural connection between the woods and the italian herringbone (90°), french herringbone (45°) and hungarian herringbone
house: in this case made by a beautiful chevron pattern in Nocciolieve essence, one of the (60°). These trendy and timeless patterns area ideal for both moderne and vintage
thermowood oaks from the Luci di Fiemme collection. design styles.
Fiemme Tremila was born from a forward-looking vision: to offer a unique, natural and Tavar is a story about men, women and love for wood since 1950. Tavar strives
absolutely healthy and biocompatible product. Our dream and our promise are to surround to guarentee quality.The 100% made in Italy certification guarantees high tecnical
our customers’ homes with nature and enhance their well-being. For this reason we have standard. Tavar has always been attentive to designers and customers needs.
thought of a product designed and manufactured to last a lifetime and only made with The history of the company is made professionalism, dedication and passion for
natural materials and procedures. A totally biocompatible product, articulated in rich and wood.
variable collections able to accommodate and satisfy different customers’ styles and tastes. In photo: french herringbone in natural european oak.
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Ethico Cipro argento
Evo Garant Collection adds some
new finishes in 2020 with silver and
golden powder. A refined product
like Ethico, whose finishes come
from the natural reaction between
salts and plant extracts, today lights
itself up with precious powders to
enhance the grain of the wood and
emphasize its true nature!
Wood conformation is comparable
to a fingerprint, as each table
is different from the other. The
particular “salt” treatment to which
Ethico is subjected enhances
its unique characteristics, the
chromatic differences - even
important ones - certify its
authenticity, making use of a
multitude of artificial materials that
are “real wood”.
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The eclectic format for spectacular parquet floors
Arrow by Woodco is the new parquet format that allows you to free your imagination
and give shape to infinite laying designs. Real tribute to simplicity and uniqueness,
because no element is the same if not in size (45 x 450 x 14 mm), Arrow allows you
to create not only Italian herringbone designs, but also combinations, weaves and
customized modular patterns. Part of the Signature collection, dedicated to architects
and interior design lovers, it is available in eight different colours, all made of fine
brushed Slavonian Oak.
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100% made in Italy
In the heart of Trieste, a central European city, the choice of wooden floors fall on elegant and refined Natural Oak
Noblesse® Herringbone, one of the oldest laying floor geometries. The wooden pieces inclined at 45 ° or 60 °, placed head
to head, give a precious and classy floor that makes the rooms unique with its unmistakable design, creating a symphony of
shapes, lights and materials. Garbelotto Noblesse® Herringbone is also available in Clip Up System installation.
Parchettificio Garbelotto is a leader in the production of 100% made in Italy wooden floors. Since 1950, passion and style
have sealed a creative union between innovation, art and design. All products are suitable for green building, eco-sustainable
and certified, respect the environment and the raw materials come from controlled reforestation areas. The research and
development department continually studies new proposals to meet the needs of the interior design world.
garbelotto.it
Gautier
The Gautier model in the Giorio Herringbone Collection by Alma, is
reminiscent of the charm of old Parisian streets, where ancient and
modern mingle to create new, elegant harmonies. Small 50 mm slats
create a dense interlocking puzzle which highlights the most authentic
characteristics of the wood.
This parquet gives an original, sophisticated touch to any kind of space and
can be matched with very different styles making it perfect for those who
like to have a discreet originality.
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38 39ILOVEPARQUET SHOWCASE
I Classici Collection
I.P.F. means research, tradition, care for details, passion
and Italian creativity: the pre-finished wood floors, chevron,
herringbone and the artistic compositions, combine style and
design to ‘green’ living.
Along time I.P.F. has been improving the eco credentials of its
flooring making changes to the materials used as well as their
provenance: FSC European Oak has been sustainably harvested
and all wood floors of the company are made with non-toxic
adhesives and finishes.
In photo: European Oak 100% FSC, Chevron 10x90x610 mm,
beveled, brushed, handlacquered for wax effect. Antibacterial
finish, stain resistant, no additional maintenance, Class E1.
Collection: I Classici, color Aria.
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Fashions change, parquet stays
Wood has made a comeback and is an indisputable part of our homes. As well
as being one of the few renewable and ecological raw materials, it adapts to
every kind of living space, becoming a symbol which does not rely on fashions or
seasons. Herringbone designs are becoming more and more popular, from the
Italian 90° to the French 45° and the Hungarian 30° angles, they have the ability to
make the most of any space.
Oak is the most sought-after wood because of its classic grain and shades as
well as its suitability for tinting and colouring.
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40 41ILOVEPARQUET
What else do you need,
when you‘ve found your perfect match?
Velvet Pedross veneer covered skirting boards -
Keeping up with the latest design trends, Bruno’s collections include a wide
selection of options suitable for herringbone 90° or chevron 45° laying. For this the perfect match for your precious wood floor.
sophisticated bathroom, the client has chosen an elegant product from the
collection VELVET, a 2 layer prefinished wood flooring with 4 mm thick top layer
and CARB (California Air Resources Board) certified back support. Perfectly
combining tongue and groove joints are the essential feature for planks to be
laid as herringbone, and opting for a reliable artisan for the laying can make the
difference too. Bruno always recommends and chooses skilled professionals
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42 43ILOVEPARQUET THE FEP PAGES
Parquet is a
sustainable
choice for a
climate-friendly
future
A new study calculates the Earlier this year (cf. FEP new study commissioned by to the global climate chain: +51 Mt CO2e/yr, large contributions of forests into the atmosphere to close
pages in I Love Parquet Cepi - the Confederation of challenge on a very large • Prevented fossil and the Forest-Based the loop. Part of this carbon
CO2 effect of wood and wood International n. 24, May European Paper Industries scale. More specifically, emissions by substituting sector is the perspective of is stored, for a longer or
products as carbon sink, storage, 2020), we have briefly - and called “EU Forest- the overall and positive fossil-based materials and an integrated and circular shorter period, in a variety
presented the: “EU Forest- Based Industries 2050: CO2 climate effect is estimated fossil energy: industrial bioeconomy. CO2 is removed of forest products before re-
and substitutes to fossil-based Based Industries 2050: A effect calculation supporting at -806 million tons of CO2 products -394; traditional from the atmosphere in very entering the natural biogenic
vision of sustainable choices sector’s vision of sustainable equivalent annually (CO2e/ energy -16; for a total of large quantities and stored in carbon cycle.
alternatives for a climate-friendly future” choices for a climate-friendly yr). This corresponds to -410 Mt CO2e/yr. growing forests. The carbon Forest products have a
which highlights the positive future” (“Climate effect of approx. 20% of all fossil The key to appreciate the eventually circulates back very low climate footprint
BY EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF THE PARQUET
role to be further played by the forest-based sector in emissions in the European and moreover they reduce
INDUSTRY wood and wood products the European Union” by Dr Union. demand for products and
in tackling climate change. Holmgren, former Director The overall climate effect is energy that are based on
As other Forest-Based and General of the Centre calculated as a sum of: fossil fuels. This prevention
Woodworking Industries for International Forestry • The increased carbon of fossil emissions, or
European associations, FEP Research, Sweden). storage in forests (-406 substitution effect, is
has been involved in the Mt CO2e/yr) and in wood well known but has not
preparation of this Vision STUDY’S EXECUTIVE products (-41 Mt CO2e/ previously been visualized
and is one of the supporting SUMMARY yr) for a total of -447 Mt and quantified at the
organisations. The European forests and CO2e/yr (net carbon sink), European level. Existing
Within this framework, FEP the Forest-Based sector • Fossil emissions caused climate reporting and climate
is also a supporter of the provide integrated solutions in the forest sector value policies are not structured to
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• Eradicating waste and
boosting recycling with
ambitious sector targets
for material collection and
recycling for all wood-
based products,
- Driving resource
efficiency and enhancing
productivity in all areas
including materials,
manufacturing and
logistics.
As the Forest-Based
Industries (F-BI) can meet
the society’s current and
future needs with non-fossil
highlight such cross-sectorial continue to expand both in materials, they anticipate a
effects. By providing a standing volume and annual growing demand for wood
complete analysis of the growth, which may offer and wood-based products
climate effects of the further potentials. that they expect to be
European Forest-Based translated into F-BI market
sector, this study aims to MAKE THE FOREST-BASED growth of 3% annually.
support the policy dialogue INDUSTRIES’ VISION FOR The study has been
towards effective climate SUSTAINABLE CHOICES A already communicated to
action. REALITY the relevant Directorates-
Viewing the Forest- The study reinforces the General of the European
Based sector as a circular commitment of the Forest- Commission to be
bioeconomy may open up Based Industries to provide considered in the debates on
debate on how to reinforce the most competitive and the EU Green Deal, Climate
sinks and carbon storage in sustainable net-zero carbon Pact, Target 2030, New
forests, while at the same solutions by: Circular Economy Action
time enhancing how forest • Substituting CO2-intensive Plan, Sustainable Products
products and bioenergy raw materials and fossil Initiative, Green Recovery,
provide climate solutions. energy with forest-based Biodiversity Strategy, Forest
European forest resources alternatives, Strategy... It will be officially
launched in September
and used, together with
ABOUT FEP the Vision 2050 issued
The European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP) earlier this year, during the
reunites European national parquet federations, parquet EU Green Week and the
manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. It is the EU Raw Material Week
main body representing and defending the interests of to be held in October and
the European parquet industries at all relevant levels. November 2020.
The activities of FEP are situated in the areas of raw
The study is available
material supply, production, market and internal affairs.
on request to the FEP
Typical examples of work items are: The collection of
market data in FEP territory and beyond; The follow-up secretariat - info@parquet.
of relevant European legislation and standardisation; The net.
publication of newsletters; The organisation of an annual
European Parquet Congress; The initiation of market
research related to parquet flooring; The promotion
of personal contact and communication amongst its
members.
parquet.net
il magazine
46 47ILOVEPARQUET IN DEPTH
by the trees themselves. CATAS: WHO WE
But formaldehyde’s ubiquity ARE
is even greater as it is
also present inside us as “Since the foundation
it is a by-product of some of Catas, more than 50
of our body’s metabolic years ago, we have the
processes. safety and the quality of
So, even though in very low raw materials and finished
doses, formaldehyde can products to our heart:
be found even inside our every day in the operating
cells and our blood. centres of San Giovanni
al Natisone (Udine)
FORMALDEHYDE AND and Lissone (Monza)
SOLID WOOD we carry out chemical
FORMALDEHYDE
Solid wood also contains analysis, physical and
formaldehyde, although in mechanical tests on raw
I have often been fairly small quantities, but materials, components
concerned with natural formaldehyde can and finished products
formaldehyde and have be detected and measured of the wood, furniture
written many technical and in all wood based materials. and building industry.
informative articles about Various studies have Thanks to our expertise
IN ROUGH
it. But maybe I have never been carried out about and specialization we are
mentioned one rather this and have shown that considered the biggest
important aspect of this formaldehyde is formed European laboratory for
substance, its ‘ubiquity’. from the main components testing and for applied
What does the word of wood (cellulose, research in the wood and
ubiquity mean and what hemicellulose and lignin) as furniture sector”.
WOOD
has it got to do with well as its extractives. Main activity areas:
formaldehyde? The concentrations • Laboratory tests
Ubiquity simply means ‘to found vary depending • Product certification
be present everywhere’ on the species of plant • Training
and formaldehyde really and on various other CATAS numbers:
does have the characteristic factors including, for • 10.000 m2 laboratory
of being found a little example, drying process surface
everywhere. temperatures, the time • More than 1.300 Catas
Perhaps it’s not well known taken for these processes Members
The important thing about this substance
that formaldehyde is one and the initial and final • 2 operating centres:
is its ‘ubiquity’. Catas research of the most common humidity of the wood. San Giovanni al
FRANCO BULIAN substances in the immense The quantity of Natisone (UD) and
interstellar spaces of the formaldehyde measured in Lissone (MB)
universe and that it has • More than 50.000 test/
also been detected in the year
atmospheres of some • More than 50
planets near the Earth like experts: wood
Venus and Mars. technicians, chemists,
However, a bit nearer to us, biologists, engineers,
we find that formaldehyde mathematicians and
is easily formed by common physicians
combustion processes
and some research shows
its specific formation in
conifer forests through
photochemical reactions
involving some terpene
based compounds emitted
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solid wood is also influenced shown with reference to the contradictions to this in the
by the time lapsed two wood families conifers literature. This variability
between the drying and the and deciduous trees. is probably due to the
measuring as well as by The figures obtained influence of the many above-
the intermediate storage are certainly very low mentioned factors, as well
conditions. considering, for example, as the uncertainty of the
In the above-mentioned that the limit for class E1, measurements when taken
studies, measuring was legally obligatory in Italy, for extremely small values.
carried out both in terms of is 0.1 ppm in the chamber Some Catas studies show
content (measuring done by and 8mg/100g with the also that heat-treated wood
the ISO 12460-5 perforator perforator. tends to have formaldehyde
method) and emissions emissions higher than
measured in a chamber CONIFERS, DECIDUOUS non-treated wood, because
(EN717-1). TREES AND HEAT- of, one would think, the
In the table with this TREATED WOOD decaying effect of the heat
article, we show the values Another thought-provoking on some of the components,
obtained in some of the point is the tendency to leading to the formation
studies mentioned carried find a greater quantity of of formaldehyde as well
out on different species of formaldehyde in conifers as some other volatile
wood after drying. Minimum than in deciduous trees, substances.
and maximum values are although there are
Formaldehyde: minimum and maximum values found in conifers and deciduous trees WOOD CANNOT BE limitations. their veracity but also so
after drying ‘FORMALDEHYDE FREE’ As shown above, it is not as not to exaggerate this
(AND THIS IS OK) possible to expect or look topic and provoke negative
Species Chamber (EN 717-1) Perforator (ISO 12460-5) In conclusion, the ubiquity for a material which does perceptions of everything to
of formaldehyde, the not contain formaldehyde, do with wood and furniture.
Ppm mg/100 g theme of this article, also or, in other words has zero In fact, in the long term, the
evidently includes wood formaldehyde content. market may start to consider
CONIFERS 0,003 – 0,005 0,071 - 0,086
where it can be found This is certainly not possible the natural presence of
DECIDUOUS TREE 0,003 – 0,004 0,034 – 0,051 naturally, independently of for wood-based products formaldehyde in rough
the industrial processes since they contain natural wood as a negative factor
which the wood might formaldehyde as mentioned when compared with other
subsequently undergo. above. materials and therefore lose
This finding necessitates Slogans like ‘formaldehyde faith in all the products in our
reflection on its danger free’ need to be looked at sector.
and on the consequent carefully, both to check on
BIBLIOGRAPHY
- B. Meyer, C. Boehme, Formaldehyde emission from solid wood, Forest Prod. 47,
45–48, 1997.
- M. Shafer, E. Roffael, On the forlaldehyde release of wood, Holz als Roh und
Werkstoff 58, 259-264, Springer Verlag, 2000.
- W. Choi, I. C. Faloona, N. C. Bouvier-Brown, M. McKay, A. H. Goldstein, J. Mao,
W. H. Brune, B. W. LaFranchi, R. C. Cohen, G. M. Wolfe, J. A. Thornton, D. M.
Sonnenfroh, and D. B. Millet, Observations of elevated formaldehyde over a forest
canopy suggest missing sources from rapid oxidation of arboreal hydrocarbons,
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