Consider the beauty of a single 16-foot long, 10-inch wide wooden panel. Now multiply it 20 fold. Heroic proportions for a breathtaking expanse of polished pure wood elegance. Virtu will not compromise the vision of the architect for the expedience of production. The information below will give you an idea of how far your imagination can go on a Virtu wide plank masterpiece.

Virtu Wide Plank Flooring Specifications

Point of Origin

Manufactured in the USA

Species

Most commercially available domestic and imported species

Product construction

3 layer construction; 100% wood components

Face and back layer:
same species, cut and thickness
Core layer:
oak or red maple, applied cross grain for stability;
extracted responsibly from North American forests

Thickness

Total thickness:
19 mm (3/4")
Top layer:
4.4 mm (11/64")
Core layer:
10.2 mm (13/32")
Bottom layer:
4.4 mm (11/32")

Widths

Standard widths:
3"–10" wide
Special order:
custom widths up to 12" wide

Lengths

Standard lengths:
3'–12' long
Special order:
longer available on request

Finish

Unfinished; custom finishing available

Density/hardness

Varies by species

Moisture content

6–8% moisture content

Grading

Standard grade:
NWFA Clear and better
Special order:
Custom grades available

Custom Construction

Custom thicknesses and widths available

Milling

Tongue and groove edges; end matched ends

Radiant heat

Designed to be used in radiant heat applications

Formaldehyde content

No urea formaldehyde

Finish

Unfinished, sanded to 100 grit

Packaging

Bundled for easy handling; approximately 7–10 square feet per bundle

Lead time

For material in stock:
prompt
For custom production:
3 to 4 weeks (specialty items may be longer)

Installation

In accordance with National Wood Flooring Association guidelines

FSC Certification

When specified

LEED Residential

MR-2
For FSC certified products that are extracted, processed and manufactured
within 500 miles of the installation – 1/2 point for each

LEED Commercial

EQ 4.1
Low emitting adhesives – (contributing)
EQ 4.2
Low emitting finish (if selected) – 1 point
EQ 4.4
No urea formaldehyde used in the manufacture of engineered flooring – 1 point
MR 5.1
Material is extracted and manufactured within 500 mile of the installation – 1 point
MR 5.2
Value of regional materials is at least 20% of the total material value – (contributing)
MR 7
FSC certified material (when specified) – 1 point

Manufacturer

Virtu Wood Flooring
200 North Route 303, West Nyack, NY 10994
(866) 668-6200

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Virtu is proud to announce it is FSC certified.

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