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Strumber is an ideal substitute for hardwood (oak, beech, ash, walnut) and can be used in the production of furniture, doors, flooring, stairs, and wall cladding.
Strumber is recommended for indoor use only.
Yes, Strumber can be stained or lacquered using the same products as those used for wood finishing.
If your company builds its image around ESG principles, Strumber aligns with both the environmental and social aspects. If your goal is to achieve the lowest possible carbon footprint, Strumber enables this to a much greater extent than wood.
Our woodworking experts are available to provide support, both on-site training for your team and online training sessions.
Strumber is made from the stems of hemp and flax. We also plan to test straw from other annual plants such as rapeseed, sunflower, corn, miscanthus, and sorghum.
Strumber features a negative carbon footprint, density and hardness comparable to solid oak, and zero formaldehyde emissions.
Like wood, Strumber should be protected against moisture using standard finishes such as varnishes, oils, or oil-waxes.
Strumber is intended solely as a finishing material, not for structural use.
Strumber is available as beam (measuring 170 × 170 × 2550 mm) or as pre-cut boards and friezes. We also offer cross-laminated layered panels in the format 2500 × 1250 mm and thicknesses of 18, 22, and 36 mm. Detailed information can be found in the PRODUCTS tab.
The name combines the English words STRAW and LUMBER, meaning literally “lumber made from straw.”
Yes, cross-laminated three-layer Strumber boards work perfectly for kitchen countertops, provided the surface is properly protected.
Yes. Just like wood, Strumber should be coated with varnish, oil, or oil-wax. The same materials used for wood finishing are suitable. More information can be found in our Manual.
Yes. Strumber was designed with this in mind. You can use the same saws, cutters, and abrasives as for hardwood. Detailed processing guidelines are available in our Manual.
