great buys » world mix "skins"

These World Mix “skins” are rich with color, texture and grain pattern. We call this inventory “skins” because it comes from the weathered outer layers of our World Mix tropical hardwood lumber. The skins, or “jackets” as they are also called, are peeled off as part of the remilling process that turns this reclaimed exotic hardwood packing crate lumber into our World Mix flooring. The thickness of these pieces varies between 1/4” and 1/2”. Our World Mix includes dozens of exotic hardwood species with a wild variety of color, grain pattern and other character. This material is ideally suited for paneling and siding applications that call for a distinctive look. The weathered as-is faces and the resawn fresh-cut faces offer two different options – both striking and compelling in their own way. This inventory is a unique value at $1 per board foot. Purchase must be per unit, with approximately 300 board feet per unit.

Sources: Tropical hardwood packing crate material, used in global industrial shipping.

Species: Balau, Pyinkado, Mempening, Bintangor, Agoho, Rengas, Mertas, Simpoh, Thitka and many others.

Colors: Weathered khaki, burnt scarlet, work-boot brown, charcoal grey and more on as-is surfaces. Resawn surfaces reveal vivid blonds, reds, mochas, graphites and more.

Dimensions: Varies from approximately 1/4” to 1/2” thick x 3” wide x 6’ long.

Millwork: As-is on one wide face and some edges. Resawn on opposing face and some edges.

Character: Fastener holes, oxide stains, seasoning checks and variable thicknesses. Also, some cupping, bowing, crook and other weathering characteristics.

Finish: Unfinished.

LEED: MR 4 (Recycled Content) and MR 5 (Regional Materials).

Price: $1 per board foot. Must be purchased per unit, with approximately 300 board feet per unit.