OUR STORY
Wallaba shingles have been in use since 18th century locally in Guyana. The shingles used in the 18th and 19th century were mainly manufactured manually which is referred to as handsplit shakes. Around 1960 machines were introduced to Guyana using circular sawmills which originated from Canada. These mills are still in use today by some cedar shingles operators in the US and Canada. Durable Wood Products (DWP) first experienced manufacturing of Wallaba shingles in 2001 with Superior Shingles and Wood Products Inc. using similar machines. In 2014, DWP begin manufacturing Wallaba shingles using modern state-of-the-art machines. With the new manufacturing, DWP shingles carried its own private brand which is Sandura® Premium Shingles. By enhancing the production techniques with our modern machines, there is less waste of forest resources, creating greater sustainable harvesting and reducing negative effects on the rainforest environment.
New technology used in the manufacturing of Sandura® tropical hardwood shingles is safer for experienced craftsmen and offers consumers a wider range of styles and shapes. Also, one of the greatest advantages of the Sandura® Wallaba shingles process is that it produces a very uniform product. Sandura® shingles are naturally beautiful, environmentally friendly and the manufacturing process has a low carbon footprint. These hardwood shingles have superior insulating value and are incredibly durable.
Rafeek Khan is the founder and co-founder of several multinational companies involving the manufacturing of tropical hardwood products from his ancestral home in Guyana, South America. Rafeek’s first manufactured product was Wallaba Shingles. After his manufacturing success, Rafeek embarked on a mission to find team members who are as passionate as him in manufacturing fine wooden products.
Rafeek and his team now share the same vision of providing tropical hardwood products worldwide, while being responsible to future generations through sustainable harvesting and smart manufacturing practices. Sandura® Shingles are manufactured by both Durable Wood Products and Woods Direct Inc. The sales and marketing function is mainly handled by Woods Direct International based in the United States.
The company continues to pioneer new products with the same quality and standards. For information about the other products please visit www.WoodsDirect.com
Our People are as diverse as our products. We have a history of building careers and developing local talents within the company. Along the way, we have a great team that is committed to satisfying our customers with the highest possible quality products and excellent durability. Sustaining a high-performing workforce depends on many factors. The most important is respect for our people—for their dignity, their talents, and their interests. We strive to maintain an environment that encourages them to develop their talents, exercise creativity and achieve superior performance.
Wallaba shingles have been in use since 18th century locally in Guyana. The shingles used in the 18th and 19th century were mainly manufactured manually which is referred to as handsplit shakes. Around 1960 machines were introduced to Guyana using circular sawmills which originated from Canada. These mills are still in use today by some cedar shingles operators in the US and Canada. Durable Wood Products (DWP) first experienced manufacturing of Wallaba shingles in 2001 with Superior Shingles and Wood Products Inc. using similar machines. In 2014, DWP begin manufacturing Wallaba shingles using modern state-of-the-art machines. With the new manufacturing, DWP shingles carried its own private brand which is Sandura® Premium Shingles. By enhancing the production techniques with our modern machines, there is less waste of forest resources, creating greater sustainable harvesting and reducing negative effects on the rainforest environment.
New technology used in the manufacturing of Sandura® tropical hardwood shingles is safer for experienced craftsmen and offers consumers a wider range of styles and shapes. Also, one of the greatest advantages of the Sandura® Wallaba shingles process is that it produces a very uniform product. Sandura® shingles are naturally beautiful, environmentally friendly and the manufacturing process has a low carbon footprint. These hardwood shingles have superior insulating value and are incredibly durable.
Rafeek Khan is the founder and co-founder of several multinational companies involving the manufacturing of tropical hardwood products from his ancestral home in Guyana, South America. Rafeek’s first manufactured product was Wallaba Shingles. After his manufacturing success, Rafeek embarked on a mission to find team members who are as passionate as him in manufacturing fine wooden products.
Rafeek and his team now share the same vision of providing tropical hardwood products worldwide, while being responsible to future generations through sustainable harvesting and smart manufacturing practices. Sandura® Shingles are manufactured by both Durable Wood Products and Woods Direct Inc. The sales and marketing function is mainly handled by Woods Direct International based in the United States.
The company continues to pioneer new products with the same quality and standards. For information about the other products please visit www.WoodsDirect.com
Our People are as diverse as our products. We have a history of building careers and developing local talents within the company. Along the way, we have a great team that is committed to satisfying our customers with the highest possible quality products and excellent durability. Sustaining a high-performing workforce depends on many factors. The most important is respect for our people—for their dignity, their talents, and their interests. We strive to maintain an environment that encourages them to develop their talents, exercise creativity and achieve superior performance.
