Silvex.lv = Your experienced partner in the production and supply
of tropical timber and other precious wood types


      1. What is Silvex.lv?

SILVA in Latin means tree or forest

.lv - because we are a Latvian-based company

Silvex.lv Ltd was registered in January of 2012, however its owners have 19 years of experience in the timber trade and industry, gaining experience by working in Latvian, Swiss, British, Dutch, Italian and Russian markets.

 


      2. What do we offer?


Selection of right timber type, complete finishing (planing (eeveleshana), sawing, trimming, packing and quality control) and delivery to the final customer (or end user).


The main final products we offer (see more details under "Products"):

A) sauna laths

B) exterior wall cladding boards

C) decking

D) flooring boards

 

      3. What to choose for your home decoration, deck, cladding or floor?

If you have no experience in dealing with tropical board types, then we suggest that you choose based on the following:

             a) colour

                           1) reddish (KERUING, YELLOW BALAU, MERANTI, etc.)

                           2) yellowish (BILINGA, IROKO, etc.)

                           3) brownish (TEAK, IPE, BASRALOCUS, PADOUK, etc.)

                           4) other (black, white, etc.).

             b) final use and durability

                           1) outside cladding (not in direct contact with the ground - (thermo-treated products, etc.)

                           2) decking (contact with the ground)

                           3) for inside applications only (OAK, WENGE, etc.)

             c) prices

                           1) less-expensive (BILINGA, KERUING, etc.)

                           2) medium (IROKO, YATANZA, BASRALOCUS, CUMARU, etc.)

                           3) expensive (IPE, TEAK, PADOUK, etc.)

 

      4. Installation

In order to install timber to serve longer and perform better, the cladding, decking & flooring will be properly installed.
Some examples (using materials from our supplier Plato / NL):



Depending on the type of use and quantity, we will recommend professionals who will be able to find the best solution for your project.


      5. Oiling

Same as for all other types, you must take good care of your tropical timber installations so that they last longer and perform better!
It is recommended that timber boards are coated with special oils, which protect against UV rays and allows the original colour and appearance to last longer.
After many years of tests done by a few Western oil companies, they have come up with solutions of different oils, which will protect against UV rays and aging for about 3-5 years. Thereafter, the oil layer on the boards surface must be re-coated.

Depending on the type of use and quantity, we will recommend professionals who will be able to find the best solution for your project.