The Tane Mahuta, or Millennial Kauri, is the largest and most recognizable tree in New Zealand. The prehistoric giants grew during the Jurassic period and were felled by an unknown natural disaster as long as 50,000 years ago. Time and sediment accrued until the fallen logs were dug out from meters of mud and debris. […]

Red oak, white oak, ash, maple and walnut are among the most popular North American hardwoods.  It’s no wonder that these hardwoods are in high demand: These species are available in a wide array of grains, textures and colors and are plentiful in supply.  As the demand for wood grows for everything from cabinetry and […]

Humans have been making shelters out of trees since the Stone Age, when they used animal hides, branches and rocks to protect themselves from the elements. Today’s architects and designers have come a long way from those primitive tools and techniques, and today, while wood remains one of the most versatile and beautiful materials, buildings […]

Dugout canoes were one of the earliest forms of canoes. These simple watercraft, which were used throughout the Americas, West Africa, the Caribbean and other parts of the world, consisted of large felled trees that were hollowed out through repeated burning and scraping. The advent of iron tools simplified and sped the hollowing process and […]

Jacaranda’s real wood veneer wallcoverings grace the walls of some of the most recognizable corporate buildings in the country. Our revolutionary SanFoot, TransTec, FineTec and other veneer products offer strength, beauty and versatility. When used on columns, ceilings, reception counters, walls, millwork and doors, our architectural grade wood veneer offers an unparalleled turnkey design solution […]

When it comes to using natural wood building products, there are numerous species from which you can choose. Each type of wood has its own unique look and characteristics that can help you create the settings you want. Whether you are looking for a common hardwood or you’re craving something more exotic or even rare, […]

RealTec® is a natural wood wallcovering with a beautiful, consistent “fiddle-back” figure. Previously, determining if a veneer would have the eye-catching “fiddle-back” figuring was impossible before cutting into the log. It was only once the log was sliced that we could spot the figure, and even once the figure was uncovered, there were no guarantees […]

Jacaranda offers four main cuts for our wood veneers: flat cut, quarter cut, rift cut, and rotary cut. Flat cut produces the most symmetrical cathedral pattern. Quarter cut generates a much straighter wide grain and less dramatic than Flat Cut, but more pronounced than Rift Cut. Rift Cut produces a straight-line pattern across the face […]

Jacaranda, Inc., offers an extensive selection of wood and wood-based architectural materials in many species, cuts and configurations. For more than three decades, we have been perfecting the art of sustainably harvesting wood to create environmentally friendly wood veneer products that are both beautiful and durable. The result is SanFoot, a versatile, stunning veneer that […]

SanFoot’s many distinctive features have made it the choice of some of the world’s most elite establishments, including performing arts centers, universities, public spaces and healthcare facilities. Architects and designers find Jacaranda, Inc., products to be versatile, simple, beautiful and cost-effective alternatives to conventional wood panels. The application process is designed to be fast and […]