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Nickybee

01/05/10 10:22 PM

#23994 RE: FollowingOZ #23992

Looks like Kiri is versatile:

* Building Supplies. Light weight and resistant to decay, Kiri lumber is ideal for use in forming pieces, such as roof beams, doors, windows, partition boards, ceilings and inner roofs. In China, Paulownia roof beams exist in a 100 year old temple in Szechuan Province and are still in good condition. The wood is also used for packing boxes; the lightweight boxes can carry a larger volume of cargo, are damage resistant and cheaper to transport.

* Poles harvested after 4 years can be used to create low cost housing and produce approximately $20m USD per 1000 acres.

* Handicrafts & Furniture. Kiri Tree lumber is easy to work, does not deform and accepts stains easily. It is extensively used in the construction of chairs, tables, chests, tea boxes, fruit boxes, grain storage and even surfboards.

* Cabinetry. The strength and light weight characteristics of the lumber make Kiri wood ideal for cabinetry in housing and commercial environments including kitchens, bathroom/laundry, cupboards and shelving.

* As a consequence of its low thermal conductivity, Kiri Tree wood wool is ideal as an insulation material in cooling systems.

* Plywood. Made from 7 year old Kiri Tree is comparable with plywood from 40-50 year old poplar.

* Musical instruments. Kiri Tree wood has very good resonance qualities and can be used to make a variety of musical instruments.

* Charcoal and Pulpwood.