Kirei Wheatboard

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Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Traditional uses 1.2 Emerging uses / trends 1.3 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.4 Surface forms / shapes 1.5 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Primary structural use 2.2 Material performance 2.3 Dimensional and opening restriction 2.4 Acoustic property 2.5 Manufacturing process and assembly 3 Environmental impact 3.1 LEED 4 Life Safety & Rating Standards 4.1 Flammability rating 4.2 Coefficient of friction 5 References 5.1 Notes 5.2 Student contributions 6 See also 6.1 Similar materials 6.2 Building references 7 External links 7.1 Additional resources 7.2 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

MasterFormat Number: 00 00 00

Made from the inedible portion of wheat stalk.

Traditional uses

• Millwork
• Wall Covering
• Retail Displays
• Furniture
• Finished Products
• Cabinetry
• Flooring
• Countertops

Emerging uses / trends

• Residential Design

Finish and aesthetic qualities

Kirei WheatBoard panels can be filled, sealed, painted, stained or varnished with most commercial finishing materials including short and medium oil length primers, fillers, lacquers, and synthetic base coats and topcoats and high temperature bake and acrylic and epoxy systems. Kirei recommends low-VOC emission finishes.^[1]

Surface forms / shapes

• Kirei Wheatboard can be customized for any design
• It can be cut, drilled, painted, etc...

Cost analysis

• 1/2"x48"x96" = $110.22
• 11/16"x48"x96" = $119.68
• 3/4"x48"x96" = $150.67
• 5/8"x48"x96" = $138.62

Material properties

Primary structural use

Kirei Wheatboard is a renewable, nontoxic alternative to MDF or particle board.

Material performance

• Strong

Dimensional and opening restriction

• Sheet Size: 1220mm x 2440mm (48"x96")
• Standard Thickness: 12.7mm (1/2"), 19.1mm (3/4")
• Sheet Weights: 1/2" 54 lbs, 3/4" 81 lbs

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Acoustic property

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Manufacturing process and assembly

Kirei WheatBoard is machinable using standard fabricating techniques applicable for wood-based products.

• Cutting: For best results use a high-quality saw blade, feeding the material at a uniform speed

through the saw. Solidly back panels to prevent chipping along kerf on the saw tooth exit side. Finishing material with a sealer coat can help avoid chipping along saw cuts.

• Drilling: A high-speed drill is recommended. To avoid chipout or breakage on the exit side, back

the panel with scrap material.

• Routing: A speed of 20,000 RPM is recommended using double-fluted router bits.
• Filling: Standard wood putty can be used to fill any chips or holes caused by cutting and sanding.

Select a color that best matches the color of Kirei WheatBoard or your finish color.

• Fastening: All fastening methods may be used, including nail, staples, rivets, screws, bolts, glue

or combination. Type A or AB, sheet metal, twin fast types and fully threaded screws designed for use in particle board offer better withdrawal resistance than wood screws. Pre-drilled pilot holes are recommended for the size screw used. If nailing, use spiral or ring shank nails for extra holding power. (Note: Nailing or screwing into edge grain may result in lower screw holding power due to fewer cross-layers being engaged.)

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Environmental impact

Kirei WheatBoard reduces forest clear-cutting, air pollution and landfill use. The wheat stalks used in the manufacture of Kirei WheatBoard are a rapidly renewable resource left after the edible portion of the plant is harvested.

• Reduced Waste:Until now, these stalks have been discarded or burned,

adding to landfill waste and pollution. Kirei WheatBoard helps reduce this waste and ease deforestation by substituting for wood.

• Zero VOC: In addition, Kirei WheatBoard is made with a no-addedurea-

formaldehyde adhesive that does not emit toxic formaldehyde.

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LEED

• MR 4.1/4.2 Recycled Content
• 90% post-industrial recycled material: Wheat Straw
• MR 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
• Manufactured with rapidly renewable raw material: Wheat straw grown in yearly harvest cycle.
• 90% rapidly renewable material in Kirei Wheatboard:
• EQ 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials: Composite Wood
• No added urea formaldehyde ^[5]

Life Safety & Rating Standards

Flammability rating

• Class A: May ignite but won't sustain a flame due to treatment with specialized nontoxic flame retardants.^[6]

Coefficient of friction

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References

Notes

1. ↑ http://www.kireiusa.com/pdfs/KirWht_SpecSheet_Aug08_F.pdf
2. ↑ http://www.kireiusa.com/pdfs/KirWht_SpecSheet_Aug08_F.pdf
3. ↑ http://www.kireiusa.com/pdfs/KirWht_SpecSheet_Aug08_F.pdf
4. ↑ http://www.kireiusa.com/pdfs/KirWht_SpecSheet_Aug08_F.pdf
5. ↑ http://kireiusa.com/pdfs/LEED_SpecSheet_Aug08_F.pdf
6. ↑ http://hardwareaisle.thisoldhouse.com/2010/01/kirei-green-building-materials.html

Student contributions

• Sarah Niland, Spring 2010

See also

Similar materials

• MDF
• Particle Board
• Kirei
• Kirei Coco tiles

Building references

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External links

Additional resources

• [http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/Public/Eco-CountertopsBambooMillwork/KireiBoardBambooPlywoodWheatboard/index.cfm http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/Public/Eco-CountertopsBambooMillwork/KireiBoardBambooPlywoodWheatboard/index.cfm

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Leading manufacturers

• www.kireiusa.com