The Derako Cradle to Cradle wall system consists of solid wooden slats that are fitted to the underlying building structure with a special construction. The linear system uses patented stainless steel clips, on the reverse side of the slats, that provide for an assembly without nails or screws. Because of this the timber remains intact.
During the manufacturing and engineering of the wall system according to the Cradle to Cradle®-principle, not only our present needs are looked at but also the possibilities for future generations. From this perspective improvements are constantly worked on within five quality categories. These improvements are in the field of material health, material recycling, renewable energy and carbon management, water management and social justice. For each category the "Derako Cradle to Cradle wall system" has received an individual performance assessment.
Derako wants to be sure that the wall system and the remaining solid wood products have a lasting positive influence on people's health and on the environment. Socially and environmentally responsible entrepreneurship are very important principles for Derako. The linear economy of, "buying, using and throwing away "is no longer tenable, with the ever more limited resources available. It is necessary to operate more as a circular economy where products and materials can be reused and recycled. Because of its characteristics the use of solid wood suit this philosophy very well!
Within the Cradle to Cradle wall system there is a choice of various types of timber, that carry a quality assurance label for sustainable forest management. Therefore most types of timber used by Derako are available with a FSC® or PEFC certificate. Some of these species are; ash, cambara, ayous (abachi), jatoba and pine. Also, the Derako bamboo wall can be supplied with a FSC or PEFC certificate. Under the menu item 'Wood Species' you will find a complete summary of the types of timber for the wall system.
The solid wood linear system as well as the grill system are suitable for arched or curved implementations. The wall system can then merge smoothly into the ceilings or the walls can contain various organic shapes. For all these versions the creativity of the architect/designer is all important. Just as for the level walls, the mounting system for the wooden curved walls is supplied entirely prefabricated by Derako. For the solid wood grill system flexible dowels are used, through which the panels can easily be shaped to the underlying (concrete) walls.
In addition to the various types of timber with a transparent finish, Derako also has a palette of varnish colours available. Normally all walls are finished with a high quality non-film-forming varnish, to protect the wood against dirt, damp and dust. Depending on the application the wood can also be treated to be fire resistant according to European standards.
In addition, Derako also supplies a Cradle to Cradle certified ceiling system
Derako's Cradle to Cradle certified ceiling system offers great freedom to the designer. The ceiling is manufactured from highly sustainable materials and the solid wood used can be supplied with an FSC® or PEFC certificate. There are various versions available, such as the open and closed linear system, the multi panel linear system and the ceiling grill system. With any version of the Derako system you can provide any space with a unique, natural and contemporary look. In addition most versions are also suitable to be used for outside ceilings.
During the engineering and construction of the ceiling systems, in accordance with the Cradle to Cradle®-principle, not only our present needs are looked at but also the future possibilities for recycling. Within the five quality categories the manufacturer is constantly working on improvements. These improvements are in the field of material recycling, material health, renewable energy and carbon management, water management and social justice. For each category the Derako ceiling system has received an individual performance assessment from Cradle to Cradle.
As a sustainable operating organisation Derako wants to be sure that all their products, including the ceiling systems, have a lasting positive influence on people's health and on the environment. Because of the ever more limited resources, Derako also realises that the linear economy of "buying, using and throwing away" is no longer tenable. It is necessary to operate more as a circular economy, where goods and materials can be reused and recycled. Using solid wood (with its favourable material properties) obviously suits this philosophy!
The Derako solid wood ceiling system consists of slats which, in a pre-defined pattern, are mounted onto a purposely developed metal support system of rails and clips that cannot be seen. The suspended ceiling system can be applied as a linear version to hide the sight of the underlying (concrete) ceiling. But the structure can, in the case of the grill system for example, also be open to create a contemporary look. The solid wood ceiling system contributes in both cases, each one with its own characteristics, to obtaining better acoustics in the space below. Also, Derako's wooden ceilings comply with the European fire protection requirements with regard to the use of wood as a coating material.
The Derako Cradle to Cradle certified ceilings are ideal for curved or arched shapes. The architect’s creativity is all important. For these curved ceiling versions the rails are fixed and shaped to the desired radius. They can be suspended with quick hangers or nonius hangers. Just like for a level wooden ceiling, the carrier system is supplied totally prefabricated.
The ceiling system can be supplied in a large diversity of high quality types of timber, such as ayous (abachi), pine, ash, bamboo or oak. The slats of the Cradle to Cradle ceiling system can be finished with a layer of clear varnish or with a varnish layer in a specific colour. In addition to the ceiling system, Derako also supplies a Cradle to Cradle certified wall system.
A solid wood bamboo ceiling is very sustainable, contributes to BREEAM and LEED accreditation and above all is just very beautiful. The Derako MOSO bamboo ceiling is available in four bamboo colours and can be implemented as a grill and linear panel system. The ceilings meet the European fire resistance requirements.
Derako MOSO bamboo ceilingsThe Derako bamboo MOSO ceilings are unique in their kind and combine the innovative Derako system with the sustainable and high quality MOSO bamboo slats. By using Moso Bamboo X-treme within the Derako ceiling, it is now also possible to use solid bamboo without nailing, screwing or drilling. The ceilings are easy to assemble and need no maintenance from a technical point of view.
Bamboo is very sustainable and certainly just as durable as tropical hardwood. Did you know that the Moso (Maozhu) bamboo, that is used in the Derako MOSO system, is the fastest growing plant in the world? Within a few months the bamboo stems reach a height of up to 20 meters. Because of the high growth rate the bamboo plant absorbs a large quantity of CO2 during growth and after 4 or 5 years the bamboo stem turns into wood and then gets its final characteristics. These characteristics with regard to hardness and stability are very similar to those of hardwood.
The growth rate is in stark contrast to that of various hardwoods, which often take more than fifty years before they are ready to be chopped down and therefore are also becoming scarcer and more expensive. Above all the continuous deforestation in the tropical rain forests is having a significantly negative influence on the biodiversity and the worldwide greenhouse effect. Among other things, because of the enormous growth rate of the giant bamboo species Moso, it forms a CO2 neutral alternative to tropical hardwood.
The solid bamboo Derako MOSO ceiling is available in several versions, including an open and closed linear system, a multi panel linear system and a grill system. Most system versions are also suitable for use as exterior ceilings.
The Derako MOSO bamboo ceiling is uniquely suited, both in the linear and grill version, to use in curved or arched shapes. Here the creativity of the architect is the guiding principle. The rails are curved and fixed in the desired radius and then fitted either with quick or nonius hangers. Just as with the flat bamboo ceiling, the unique supporting system comes completely prefabricated.
A bamboo exterior ceiling gives a building a warm and natural look. The Derako MOSO bamboo ceiling is suitable for implementation outdoors under a canopy, whilst the bamboo DT version can be exposed to all weather conditions. In the linear open and multi-panel system, the non woven tissue in the ceiling system is replaced with a hard spring for outside applications.
For more information about the solid bamboo ceilings please contact Derako. Under the menu-item 'types of wood' you can find more information about the available bamboo varieties and colours. On the following pages you will find information about; Bamboo walls, Exterior ceiling, Wood design ceiling and Sustainable wall cladding.
Solid bamboo walls give a room a pleasant and warm look. The bamboo walls have, just like many other Derako walls, very good acoustic characteristics. To improve these acoustic characteristics even further the spaces between the bamboo slats can be fitted with an acoustic non-woven tissue. The bamboo used on the walls is available in four different colours: DT neutral, DT caramel, SP neutral and SP caramel.
Derako MOSO bamboo claddingThis Derako bamboo cladding is unique in its kind and combines the sustainable and high quality MOSO bamboo slats with the innovative Derako system. By using Moso Bamboo X-treme within the Derako system, it is now also possible to process solid bamboo without nailing, screwing or drilling. The cladding is easy to assemble and needs no maintenance from a technical point of view.
Walls fitted with solid bamboo are extremely sustainable. Bamboo walls are just as durable as walls fitted with tropical hardwood. Did you know that the Maozhu (Moso) bamboo, that is used in the Derako MOSO wall system, is the fastest growing plant in the world? Within a few months the bamboo stems reach a height of up to 20 meters. Because of the high growth rate the bamboo plant absorbs a large amount of CO2 during growth. After 4 or 5 years the bamboo stem turns into wood and then gets its final characteristics, and as far as hardness and stability are concerned starts to look very much like hardwood.
The growth rate is in stark contrast to that of various hardwoods, which often take more than fifty years before they are ready to be chopped down and therefore are also becoming scarcer and more expensive. Above all the continuous deforestation in the tropical rain forests is having a significantly negative influence on the biodiversity and the worldwide greenhouse effect. Among other things, because of the enormous growth rate of the giant bamboo sort Moazhu, it is a very suitable alternative for CO2 neutral tropical hardwood.
Both the linear system fitted with solid bamboo slats (finished with SLR profile), and the grill system are suitable for curved or arched applications. These can be applications in which the walls are curved or where they flow smoothly into the ceilings. For these walls the creativity of the architect/designer is all important. If so desired, Derako can provide technical support and advice with regard to the bamboo slats to be used. Just as for a flat wall application, the unique assembly system for walls comes prefabricated. In the solid bamboo grill system, flexible dowels are used allowing the panels to be simply curved to the form of the sub-frame and the panels are secured with wall clips.
For more information about the solid bamboo walls and all its variations please contact Derako. Under the menu-item 'types of wood' you will find more information about the available bamboo varieties. For more information you can contact or look on the following pages; Exterior ceiling, Sustainable cladding, Sustainable wall cladding, Wooden design ceiling, External wood cladding and Cradle to Cradle wall system.
If you are looking for sustainable, natural wall cladding or panels, then you have come to the right address at Derako. Derako delivers project-based systems and solid wood double walls. With the extremely durable systems, it is easy to give an existing room a completely new, contemporary look. The systems can be used in both renovation and new build projects.
All Derako systems are made of solid wood, a raw material that is renewable and also virtually 100% CO2-neutral. There is no other general building material that is produced with as little energy as wood. The Derako wall cladding solution can be design as the linear or grill system. The linear system comprises solid wooden slats that are mounted on a specially designed rear construction. The construction consists of anodised aluminium profiles that are equipped based on the specific project with slots for the fastening in stainless steel clips. The ends of the sustainable wood slats are connected to each other by a milled top tongue and groove connection. The grill panel system consists of solid wooden slats, fixed to each other by plastic flexible or aluminium dowels. The composite slats make up the grill panel which are connected to each other using a half-lap dowel.
The new DERAKO solid wood wall system allows you to make a complex design simple and clear. When designing a sustainable wall solution, your creativity is the guiding principle. The architect specifies the forms in which this sustainable wall cladding can be used in curved or arched shapes. The systems and panels also provide improved acoustics and is therefore often used in public buildings. Derako staff will be delighted to advise you about special applications and technical details.
In the menu-item products, you will find more information on our solutions for wall cladding and sustainable cladding. Download our product brochure or contact one of our staff.
For more information, you can contact us or view the following pages; Ceiling panels of wood, Wood design ceiling, Acoustic wall, Grid ceiling, Strip ceiling, Grill ceilings, Sustainable cladding, System ceiling, Wooden walls, Acoustic ceiling, Cradle-to-Cradle wall system.
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