Platonium 11 is a profile suitable for concealed fastening. The extended tongue of the P11 provides space for a screw or nail, which is covered by the groove of the next board. The result is a façade with no visible screw or nail holes. The reverse side of Platowood Spruce Platonium 11 can be identified by a marking, either a perforation line or a groove.
| Profile | Tongue and groove for blind fastening | |
| Optional | Fine-sawn facing side | |
| Application | Horizontal + vertical | |
| Lengths | Fraké 185-545 cm1 - Poplar 105-415 cm1 - Spruce 360-540cm1 | |
| Sizes | Thickness x width: | Working size:* |
| 20 x 90 mm | 70+4 mm | |
| 20 x 115 mm | 95+4 mm | |
| 20 x 140 mm | 120+4 mm | |
| 20 x 185 mm (Fraké and Spruce) | 165+4 mm | |
*Working dimension: the covering product dimension plus the spacing to be applied gives the total effective dimension.
Custom dimensions available on request.
The prices of our wood depend on the cross-section, profile, and finish. Platowood works exclusively with a dealer network, who set their own prices. For current retail prices, you can contact your nearest dealer.
The sustainability of Platowood Fraké is a frequently asked question. Thanks to its low environmental cost indicator of just €0.43 per square meter, Platowood Fraké is an extremely sustainable choice. Fraké is a fast-growing wood species that gains a long lifespan through hydro-thermal modification.
The Terminalia Superba, better known as the limba tree, provides the wood from which Platowood Fraké is made. Naturally, this wood is not durable and falls into durability class 5 — meaning that untreated, it will rot quickly when used outdoors.
By platowooding the wood, its lifespan is significantly extended, creating a sustainable product suitable for outdoor use. In addition, harvesting these trees contributes to the local economy.
Platowood Fraké and meranti are both suitable for window and frame applications. The difference between the two is that Platowood Fraké can be used untreated, while meranti must be painted. Although fraké may be more expensive initially, it becomes more cost-effective over time because paint requires maintenance.
In addition, Platowood Fraké shrinks and swells 70% less, which means windows and doors are less likely to stick during winter.