Swiss stone pine and its use in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Swiss stone pine is a very versatile wood. The wood is light, has particularly beautiful markings and is easy to work with. The perfect conditions for more Swiss stone pine rooms in Bad Kleinkirchheim!
Swiss stone pine is the lightest of the native pines weighing just 400 kilograms per m2. The Swiss stone pine has a thin yellow band of sapwood while the heartwood is red and becomes darker. The wood’s numerous dark knots do not lessen the quality at all. On the contrary, the distinctive markings are much admired. As the branches are particularly solid, they present no problems during cutting or planing.
Swiss stone pine wood is especially easy to process. It is light as well as soft and durable. It is therefore easy to cut, dry and process mechanically. The wood does not tend to fissure during drying. Freshly felled Swiss stone pine emits a distinctive smell which has been found to have beneficial health effects. This aroma remains in the Swiss stone pine rooms for decades.
People have been using Swiss stone pine since the beginning of time. Since then, it has had to battle against its rustic image. Now, contemporary design – as with the Nockberge Swiss stone pine rooms – is increasing the popularity of the wood again. The wood is now used in interior design for wooden panelling and for furniture, clapboard and wood carvings. In the past, entire Alpine cabins were built from the material due to the lack of other wood types in the area.
The scientifically proven recuperative effects of Swiss stone pine are nothing new to residents of Bad Kleinkirchheim. The scent of the ancient Swiss stone pine rooms has been popular for centuries. Now guests to the region can also benefit from the advantages of the wood – and not just by visiting a traditional guesthouse. Regional carpenters and privately managed accommodation establishments have begun to specialise in this local raw material to produce the Nockberge Swiss stone pine rooms.
There should be no concerns are regards the environment – the rate of use matches the rate of growth. Sustainability and respecting nature are important criteria at the Alpine well-being resort of Bad Kleinkirchheim. This is why there is not a huge number of Swiss stone pine rooms. Book your room on time! Click here for a non-binding holiday offer.
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