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Platowood
Fraké

Fraké is a fast-growing hardwood species from certified forests in West Africa, which by itself is only very limited in durability. Previously, fraké wasn’t harvested at all – it decayed too quickly. By platowooding fraké, we transform it into a usable material that adds value.

Advantages
Platowood Fraké

Various applications

Platowood Fraké is a sustainable wood species with countless applications. Ideal for façade cladding, decking, windows, doors, and even sunshades. Thanks to its unique properties and natural appearance, Platowood Fraké is the perfect choice for a uniform look.

Natural weathering

When you apply Platowood Fraké untreated, it will gradually weather to a silver-grey shade over time. Would you like to pre-weather the wood or retain the warm brown color? Then take a look at all our finishes.

Durability class 1-2

Previously, fraké wasn’t harvested at all, it decayed too quickly. Through our process, it goes from durability class 5 to 1-2, which means we increase its lifespan by at least 25 years. With OLB and KOMO certification.

Low environmental costs

Did you know that Platowood Fraké has an environmental cost indicator of only €0.43 per m²? That’s quickly 5 to 25 times better than comparable alternatives.

Through the platowood process, the subtle flame-like pattern characteristic of fraké is accentuated. Platowood Fraké is a sustainable wood species with a warm and stylish appearance. The chalk lines and pinholes that may occur give the wood a distinctive look.

Platowood Fraké is strong, dimensionally stable wood and suitable for various applications. Among others for façade cladding, frames, windows and doors, and decking.

Platowood Fraké has durability class 1-2. As standard, it meets Euro fire class D. With our 100% natural fire-retardant treatment, Euro fire class B can be achieved.

Frequently asked
questions

FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and OLB (Origine et Légalité des Bois) are two different certification systems focused on sustainability, but they apply to different aspects of natural resources and production processes.

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.

Untreated, fraké has a color reminiscent of oak. However, there are significant differences between oak wood and Platowood Fraké. First, our wood turns brown in color due to the platowood process, which eliminates its natural pale yellow tone. Second, oak is a very hard and slow-growing wood species, unlike fraké, which can grow up to 50 meters tall in just 30 years.

For all available lengths of our wood, we recommend checking our dimensions and profile overview.

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.

Want to read the full story about the origin of Platowood Fraké? Then check out our news article: Platowood Fraké: from forest to sustainable wood product (1/2).