TRUE GENUINE MAHOGANY

Small enough to know you, big enough to serve you . . . 13025 SW TUALATIN SHERWOOD RD – SHERWOOD, OR 97140 503-625-7535 / FAX 503-625-5267 [email protected] WEB SITE: http://www.conradlumberco.com True Genuine Mahogany

The ultimate wood for all decking purposes, Genuine Mahogany’s utility is unparalleled. In an age where trends and fashions come and go with the wind, throughout time true Genuine Mahogany’s quality stands above all other possible material choices. Despite many imitations and false substitutes, Genuine Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla) is prized all over the world for its combination of high durability and unique beauty. Genuine Mahogany represents a new category of decking from a plantation grown source that can be used for any decking needs. Its rot and mildew resistance combined with being one of the most stable timbers on the market makes it perfect for docks and near-water decks. It’s ideal for high above ground and close to ground decks due to its intrinsic hardiness. It can also be used for wooden patios. Genuine Mahogany’s capability to accept stains, oils, and other finishes mean that it can be preserved and accented to meet absolutely every need. Fiji is often thought of as simply a beautiful destination in the middle of the South Pacific. In fact it has a lot more to offer! Today we live in a world where the rate of the virgin rainforest destruction is out of control. The Genuine Fijian Mahogany available through Conrad Lumber Company represents a unique opportunity for Architects, Designers, and Manufactures to develop products and projects that are based on a LEGAL, RENEWABLE resource. The first plantations were established after World War 2. The seeds were from Honduras and were true Swietenia Macrophlla (Genuine Mahogany). Today there are over 40,000 hectares under plantation management in Fiji. The commercial harvest of these plantations only commenced in 2003, and volumes were small to begin with, but have now risen closer to long term sustainable levels. The plantations are owned by the Government of Fiji, and are managed for the benefit of the local landowners (Tribal Groups), and for the people of Fiji. BEAUTIFUL * SUSTAINABLE * DURABLE GENUINE MAHOGANY HAS BEEN ONE OF THE VERY SOUGHT AFTER WOODS OF THE WORLD FOR CENTURIES. So many amazing projects can be completed using this beautiful, sustainable and very durable Genuine Mahogany! Tongue and Groove These beautiful ceilings were created with Genuine Mahogany Tongue & Groove! Shiplap Genuine Mahogany can be used for siding on any structure to add a beautiful outdoor appeal!

KEY POINTS ABOUT GENUINE MAHOGANY

• Our product is Swietenia Macrophylla, TRUE Genuine Mahogany.

• All of our products are fully legal and one of only a few “Green” sustainable plantation grown hardwood decking products available in the United States today.

• Genuine Mahogany is labeled as a Class II in durability: 20+ year lifespan.

• Genuine Mahogany readily takes stain like fine furniture. Allows for plenty of options in color and appearance. No stain or seal required, can be left to naturally turn to a silvery gray appearance.

• Genuine Mahogany is very stable. Our state of the art kilning process helps to ensure stability. Our Mahogany is Kiln dried down to approximately 12% moisture. Most other hardwood decking products are Air Dried or Green, making them susceptible to potential end checking.

• All our deck boards are MCA treated for longevity and stability. Our deck boards are at least 95% heartwood, which is to dense to uptake treatment. The sapwood in any of our boards uptake the treatment to ensure long life span and protect against degradation. The end result is a long lasting, beautiful decking option.

• Plantation grown means our product was planted as a crop for the purpose it is serving, to be a building product. End users and dealers who sell other exotic species are unknowingly and/or willingly supporting widespread harvesting of Natural/Virgin Rain Forests all over the world. Our mahogany was planted after World War II for the exact purpose of this current enterprise. Also, it is sustainable due to strict regulations by the Fijian government.

• Production has passed the California Wildland Urban Interface (W.U.I.) standard

• Currently available in 5/4x4 , 5/4x6 and we will also be supporting mahogany in dimensions of 1x4, 1x6 , and 4x4 with lengths from 6’ to 19’ (odds and evens).