Why We Suspend Timber Intake in Summer: Kelaiwood’s “Color Philosophy”

Inspiration from Nordic Forests

Since Kelaiwood entered the timber industry, we’ve drawn on Nordic best practices developed over a century: harvest only in the dry autumn months and allow the wood to balance its moisture content through the heating season naturally. Just as a fine wine demands precise decanting, premium hardwoods require a respectful breathing cycle in harmony with nature.

Battling Summer’s “Invisible Killers”

When temperatures exceed 30 °C and relative humidity soars above 70%, every board faces critical threats:

– Accelerated tannin oxidation: light-colored woods begin yellowing within 48 hours
– Subclinical mold spread: over 200 fungal spores lurk in humid crevices
– Irreversible color shifts: batches may develop 3–5 distinct shade variances

Kelaiwood’s “Zero-Tolerance” Quality Standard

In our extreme trials, AAA-grade walnuts sourced during summer and stored under standard conditions for six months yielded:

– 37% showing peripheral discoloration
– 22% with fine mold spotting
– Only 8% of meeting Kelaiwood’s rigorous intake criteria

Suspension as a Quality Pledge

Every batch of summer-harvested lumber we decline helps us avert:

– an 85% increase in customer complaints over color inconsistency
– a 120% jump in aftermarket maintenance costs
– lasting damage to brand reputation

At Kelaiwood, true luxury means having the courage to say “no” in pursuit of perfection. We willingly trade three seasons of waiting for three decades of enduring, lustrous warmth underfoot. When you run your hand across those smooth, uniform grains, you’ll understand the real value of this summer restraint.