TerraMai illustration It’s Earth Day – and at TerraMai, our focus on eco-friendly practices in sustainably harvested and reclaimed wood is what we’re all about. If you want to celebrate Earth Day everyday, here are four reasons to work with TerraMai to get beautiful, high-quality, sustainable materials for your next project. 1. Wood: A building … Read more
Like butter on toast or frosting on a cupcake, wood is not deemed fit for use until a special product is applied to the surface. Hence the term “Wood Finish” – a unique turn of phrase that succinctly says it all. Wood finishes provide a broad array of benefits, enabling wood to be used virtually … Read more
There are two requirements of Super Heroes – they must have special powers and they must have a cool back story. TerraMai’s exterior woods have both, which is why together they form our Exterior Woods League of Super Woods (X-Woods League for short). All these woods have been endowed by Mother Nature with the special … Read more
GOATs have suddenly become trendy. Not the hoofed, horned, iron-gutted variety but the Greatest of All Time variety. This type of GOAT is popping up all over the place, most notably in sports (e.g. Michael Jordan) but also literature (Shakespeare), singers (Aretha Franklin), conquerors (Genghis Khan), ice cream flavors (Vanilla), rappers (Vanilla Ice…..). OK, there … Read more
Does it really have to feel this bland? This drab? This dreary? If you’ve ever visited a healthcare facility, chances are you felt these thoughts. The one type of environment that should feel the most calm and nurturing so often feels the opposite. Thankfully, a miracle cure exists – Wood. Wood has the unique ability … Read more
On this Earth Day, we at TerraMai are reminded that wood lies at the heart of the human experience. From the very origins of our species (whether we came down from the tree tops or took the Adam, Eve & Tree route) to the boundless wood objects, artifacts, structures and materials that adorn our lives, … Read more
Speed kills. In the construction industry, it kills anyone who lacks it. In an ever changing world, where multi-tasking and constant deadlines are the reality, it is our job to make sure we are never the bottleneck. Reclaimed and sustainably sourced wood is what we do. Our mission is to travel around the country and … Read more
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! “Ipe is Dead”. Now that’s a sensational headline…If only it were true. An ipe purchase contributes to deforestation, and the likelihood of illegal logging and forged documents is high. It’s a risky purchase. Especially if you need FSC certification, you’ll find those documents are hard to come by. Ipe … Read more
Earth Day is upon us, and it is time once again to give our support and attention to environmental protection. With that said, TerraMai will be launching a new sustainable product line of tropical hardwoods that could one day lead to the end of rainforest destruction. Stay tuned! For me, Earth Day is a not … Read more
Reclaimed wood flooring is a unique, organic, and natural design element. Choose wisely and wood floors are a highly sustainable and durable flooring option even in high traffic commercial settings. Asking and answering key questions at the beginning of your project will ensure your floor not only looks great at installation but in the months … Read more
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