Here is a report about hemlock being sawn in a manner to be waterproof making it able to be used in bathroom shower installs. I believe the author says it all when they say, there is a reason that ceramic tiles are made to look like wood.
Would You Choose Wood Tiles over Ceramic Ones? This Startup Is Betting Yes
Timber Tiles on Vancouver Island offers a climate-friendly alternative to an ancient craft that today relies on fossil fuels.
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Andrew Findlay, a freelance journalist in B.C.’s Comox Valley, writes about environmental and social issues, travel and business.