Because North America’s growing population can only sprawl so far, eventually the only way to go is up. High-rise buildings are becoming commonplace in urban settings which means the demand for elevators is growing in tandem. In fact, according to Connection Elevator, there are over 900,000 operating elevators globally, moving the equivalent of the Earth’s population every three days!
Confidence across the board
Designers and architects are looking for safe, durable, and sustainable materials to meet the growing demand for new elevator builds and upgrades, and Garnica, a global leader in manufacturing premium sustainable plywood, offers the ideal solution. Its poplar panels, farm-grown in Europe, are knot-free, flat, and even, creating a highly uniform product with an elegant finish. Perhaps most importantly in the context of elevator construction, these panels are extremely lightweight and durable, designed to bear extreme load capacities without warping or losing their shape. They are also available in large formats, up to 5 ft x 10 ft, making them an ideal size for elevators. Builders can use the whole board with less waste, a great advantage when sourcing eco-friendly options.
Innovative fire-rated panels
Safety is undoubtedly the top priority when it comes to designing and upgrading elevators. The risk of electrical and mechanical malfunctions cannot be overstated, and it is essential to take every precaution to avoid potential hazards including fires. Architects and builders are increasingly relying on Garnica’s innovative Fireshield® plywood panels to ensure the safest possible elevator design. Unlike traditional MDF and plywood used in construction that relies on a fire-retardant coating, Garnica’s Fireshield® veneers are individually soaked in a proprietary treatment before they’re dried, glued, and compressed to create plywood panels. This process ensures the panels can be sanded or machined in any configuration and will still retain their fire-retardant rating of 100%, the only product on the market with this distinction. Fireshield® building panels are ASTM E-84 class A and CAN/ULC S102-10 rated (the highest for wood), and the product is tested on an annual basis in order to maintain its rating.
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By challenging the ordinary, Garnica has created safe, sustainable solutions to accommodate a growing population and rapidly developing infrastructure.
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