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Leaderflush Shapland is essentially a timber based
manufacturing company. Even where our products have
non-timber finishes such as laminate, metal, PVCu or paint,
the substantial mass of our constructions will comprise timber based
products.
As a natural, organic, renewable material that is also
recyclable, waste-efficient, biodegradable and non-toxic,
timber has many environmental advantages for the building
industry – and doorsets in particular.
Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the
atmosphere, and converting timber into building products
takes far less energy (generating less CO2) than many
other materials.
However, there are concerns that poor management
in some countries could lead to deforestation
and so a responsible approach to timber sourcing
by suppliers and manufacturers is essential.
Leaderflush Shapland was the first company in
its industry to develop and implement tracking
systems independently assessed by BM Trada
to meet the requirements of the FSC Chain of Custody
scheme.
As a result, doors and doorsets can be specified using solid
timber and timber-based raw materials exclusively from
well-managed and sustainable sources, independently
certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Further information is available on the on the FSC website
www.fsc.org.
The tracking system will shortly be extended to
cover other certificated, traceable and sustainable
wood materials, offering specifiers even greater
choice. In addition, Leaderflush Shapland and its
divisions do not source any timber species
prohibited under Appendix 1 of the Convention
on International Trade in Endangered Species
(CITES). We also work closely with our timber suppliers
to meet the requirements of FSC controlled wood standard FSC-STD-40-00.
At Leaderflush Shapland we are proud of our extensive
involvement with timber – probably the most sustainable of
building materials available to the British building industry
today. By specifying products from Leaderflush Shapland,
you can be sure of making the most of renewable and
sustainable timber sources.
View our FSC Registration Certificate.
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