Crafted from solid timber through finger jointing and lamination, Freeboard is a wide-plank wood panel designed for versatility across applications — from professional contractors to DIY users.
Its solid wood construction allows easy cutting, trimming, and customization to suit various design requirements. Compared to conventional composite panels, Freeboard offers greater strength, durability, and a more natural wood performance.
Available in thicknesses of 25–45 mm, lengths of 1.8–3.0 m, and flexible widths from 60–600 mm. Custom sizes can be produced to meet specific project requirements.
Easily cut, trimmed, and machined according to design needs, offering maximum flexibility for contractors and end users.
Finger jointing and lamination ensure stable structure, uniform performance, and reduced defects compared to solid sawn timber.
Produced from FSC® or PEFC-certified timber, supporting responsible forest management and sustainable supply chains.
Ongoing investment in new machinery enables expansion to wider panels and enhanced production capabilities.
More robust and long-lasting than conventional composite boards, with improved performance in real wood applications.
High-precision saws that deliver clean, accurate cuts for uniform lamella thickness, ensuring optimal bonding surfaces and reduced material waste.
Standalone systems that join short wood pieces end-to-end with finger joints, creating longer, structurally sound lamella while maximising material yield.
Applies controlled heat and pressure to bond multiple lamella into solid timber sections. This ensures superior adhesion, structural integrity, and long-term performance.
Dedicated profiling machines that shape timber to precise dimensions, enabling smooth assembly and custom profiles with tight tolerances.
Advanced sanding units that deliver consistent, smooth surfaces on finished scantlings, readying them for coating, painting, or final use.
Explore a range of Freeboard configurations, offering flexibility in size, strength, and solid wood performance to suit diverse construction, joinery, and design applications.
Sapele, sourced from the African region, is valued for its high density, strength, and dimensional stability. When used in Freeboard, it produces a sturdy, heavy, and durable panel suitable for demanding applications where structural performance is essential. Available in both FSC®-certified and EUDR-compliant supply.
Typical air-dry density: 620–670 kg/m³
Movement classification: Medium
Workability: Good, with attention required for interlocked grain
Sapele is classified as Durability Class 2–3 (EN 350), offering moderate to good natural resistance to decay. It is suitable for interior applications and protected exterior use when properly coated or maintained.
With an average air-dry density of approximately 620–670 kg/m³, Sapele provides good mechanical strength and stability. The timber machines well and produces smooth surfaces for finishing.
Sapele is positioned as a premium joinery hardwood, valued for its consistent quality, attractive figure, and reliable machining performance.
Noawood Freeboard is manufactured from thermally modified medium-density Malaysian hardwood, offering improved dimensional stability and resistance to moisture and fungal decay. The thermal modification process reduces hygroscopicity while lowering the material weight, resulting in a more stable yet lighter panel. It is available in selected Malaysian hardwood species with rich natural tones.
Typical density: 500–650 kg/m³ (after thermal modification)
Movement classification: Low to medium after modification
Workability: Slightly more brittle compared to air-dried or kiln-dried wood; requires careful selection of tooling and appropriate machining parameters to achieve optimal results.
Thermal modification improves the biological durability of tropical hardwood by reducing equilibrium moisture content and enhancing resistance to fungal decay, while also improving dimensional stability. For outdoor applications—particularly in tropical or high UV exposure regions—protective coating is recommended, as prolonged UV exposure may accelerate degradation of the glue bond.
Thermally modified timber demonstrates improved dimensional stability and reduced moisture-related movement compared with untreated wood.
Noawood is produced from tropical hardwood sourced from responsibly managed forests, including FSC®-certified supply in Malaysia.
Thermally modified tropical hardwood offers a balanced performance solution, providing improved durability and stability compared with Sapele Freeboard at a cost level.
Crafted from solid timber for strength and versatility. Reach out now to discuss pricing, custom solutions, and availability for your project.
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