VENEERS - EARTH FRIENDLY

Veneer reduces the harvest of both common and exotic woods. The milling process of veneer in and of itself reduces waste. Solid wood timber is typically sawn into 1" thick boards. The sawblade itself cuts a space (called a "kerf") between boards 1/16" to 1/4" thick that winds up as sawdust. Veneer, on the other hand,  is not cut from the log but is sliced with a knife into leaves or sheets with little or no sawdust at all. This produces 42 wood  surfaces using veneer for every one surface that a 1" board produces, thereby  reducing the demand for solid wood.

 

 

 

 

A - PLAIN SLICING
The slicing is parallel to the center of the log. This creates a "cathedral effect" formed by the innermost growth tings. This cut is also called Flat Cut.

 

B - RIFT CUT
The slicing is at a slight angle to minimize the irregularities in the wood. This cut creates a narrow striped grain appearance and is used primarily for red and white oak.

C - ROTARY CUT
The log is centered on a lathe and turned against a broad cutting knife set into the log at a slight angle. This cut creates a variegated figured grain appearance. Rotary veneer is not matched due to nature of cut. Seams have uniform grain and color.
VARIATIONS
Our wood ceiling panels are made with real wood veneers. We try very hard to provide consistency in color, texture and graining. However, as with any natural product, some variations will be evident from panel to panel. Most consider the inconsistency part of the beauty of real wood. Our panels should be unpacked and reviewed to determine the best layout to minimize the effect of variations panel to panel. If consistency is critical, we have many solutions to offer you. Give us a call to discuss this.

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