Panamerican Woods
Since its founding in 1986, Panamerican Woods has earned high marks in quality hardwood flooring manufacturing and industrial-scale reforestation. The result is a responsible corporate citizen that is both profitable and community-driven. The Panamerican plantation lies in Guanacaste, a Northwest province of Costa Rica, and comprises nearly 10,000 acres (3,800 hectares), which includes a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Panamerican Wood products are sold under two brand names throughout North America and Europe: the Monteverde Collection and RealTeak.
All teak flooring from Panamerican Woods has been Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified since 2000. The certification is a matter of pride and success for the company. The FSC certification features a program called Chain of Custody Certification Process, which tracks the wood through all avenues from factory to consumer. The tracking process ensures that products bearing FSC certification actually come from "well managed" forests.
Monteverde Collection Product Features:
- Teak wood core with blended Costa Rican hardwood surface.
- Three layer construction with each layer laid perpendicular to the one before it, making for a very strong product.
- 3-3/8" (85.6mm) W x 9/16" (13.4mm) T x 1' to 7' lengths.
- Long lasting varnish finish.
- Flex back style to accommodate uneven sub-flooring.
- Warranted over radiant heating.
- Nail or Polyurethane glue adhesion.
- 3,000 Janka Hardness Scale rating = some of the most durable flooring on the market.
RealTeak Product Features
- 100% Teak hardwood, both beautiful and strong.
- 15 years of manufacturing experience.
- Variable thickness: 2 1/4" - 3 1/4" and 4 3/4" to suit any application (solid teak is prized in outdoor and marine applications for its durability under harsh conditions).
- 1 to 4 foot lengths available.
- 7-layer polyurethane with aluminum oxide finish.
- Warranted over radiant heating.
- Nail or polyurethane glue adhesion methods.
- Low shrinkage rate.
- 25-year factory warranty
- 1,100 *Janka Hardness Scale Rating = "very desirable flooring"
*The Janka hardness test measures the force required to embed a .444-inch steel ball to half its diameter in wood. This is one of the best measures of the ability of wood species to withstand denting and wear.
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