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April 15, 2024

Wow, wood tiles from Vancouver Island!

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Stephen Lentz

General Contractor

Here is a report about hemlock being sawn in a manner to be waterproof making it able to be used in bathroom shower installs. I believe the author says it all when they say, there is a reason that ceramic tiles are made to look like wood.

Article: Would You Choose Wood Tiles over Ceramic Ones? This Startup Is Betting Yes
Timber Tiles on Vancouver Island offers a climate-friendly alternative to an ancient craft that today relies on fossil fuels.

By Andrew Findlay, The Tyee
Andrew Findlay, a freelance journalist in B.C.’s Comox Valley, writes about environmental and social issues, travel and business.

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