Garnica Fireshield: Elevators fire-rated with innovation and sustainability.

Elevator interiors are crucial for both design and functionality. With the growing emphasis on net-zero carbon footprint goals among builders and property managers, sustainability has become more critical than ever in elevator design. Additionally, many elevators require retrofitting and upgrading to comply with current building codes.

Elevator interiors are high-traffic areas that require durable components and finishes to withstand constant foot traffic. To address this, numerous elevator companies are turning to plywood as a sustainable solution. One such company is Garnica, a global leader in producing high-quality sustainable plywood. Garnica's poplar panels are farm-grown in Europe, knot-free, flat, and even, providing consistency and strength. They are lightweight, durable, and come in a vast selection of finishes, including rare woods, allowing them to replicate the elegant wood paneling of the past.

These panels have the added advantage of being available in large formats, up to 5 ft x 10 ft, making them an excellent size for elevator interiors. This reduces waste and is an eco-friendly option. Unlike other panels that are coated with fire-retardant, Garnica's Fireshield building panels undergo an innovative treatment, soaking, drying, and laminating.

As a result, no matter how the board is machined, sanded, or drilled, it retains its fire-rated integrity of 100%. The company's Fireshield building panels have received the highest ratings for wood, ASTM E-84 class A, and CAN/ULC S102-10, and the product is tested annually to maintain its rating. Garnica has challenged the norm and created a sustainable solution that benefits elevator builders, property managers, and designers.