1/2" Natural Birch D Grade Rotary Sliced Spliced Front and 3 Grade Book Matched Natural Birch Back Plywood on 48.5" x 96.5" Veneer Core
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Taking a consultative approach to best understand the needs and desires of our customers, we are committed to Delivering the Difference with our specialty hardwood plywood products. Please contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for a consultation to identify the best product for your application.
Hardwood Plywood
Hardwood Plywood is defined by the types of slicing, matching, and grade of the wood product. With various methods of slicing and matching, veneers can be customized to each wood species and project, resulting in multiple exceptional options to make any project uniquely artful.
Rotary Slice:
Rotary Sliced veneer is peeled from a whole log set in a lathe and turned against a special knife, resulting in a cut that roughly parallels the growth rings to produce a bold and often striated grain pattern. Like unwinding a roll of paper, the ribbon of veneer is then cut to usable widths. Rotary Slice creates exceptionally wide sheets with distinctive grain patterns. Rotary cutting is the only method of producing veneers that create Whole Piece Faces (WPF). This is generally the most economical way to create veneer.
Spliced
Spliced Plywood is comprised of several pieces of veneer in various widths that are adhered together to create a whole sheet. This is a flexible, variable process depending on the desired appearance of the veneer. The veneer is spliced together to create a unique and desirable veneer face.
Why Natural Birch?
- Heavy, hard and strong
- Glues, stains and polishes well
- Generally straight grain with a fine, uniform texture
- Cost-effective
- Ideal for cabinetry, millwork and furniture
- Good bending properties
Hardwood Plywood products are made from beautiful hardwood, designed to showcase the stunning figure and allure of wood. Often stained or finished, these thin sheets are assembled using an engineered core—from veneer core, particleboard, to medium density fiberboard.
Contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for more information on how to configure Birch Hardwood Plywood for your project.
Specifications
Contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for further information on specific colour and character varieties available and best suited for your project.
Natural Birch Colour Grade:
Like Birch lumber, Birch veneer is graded by its colour. Natural Birch veneer will not have the pristinely white colour of White Birch. Natural Birch will contain the cream, white sapwood imbued with the pinkish tones of the heartwood. A calico mix of light browns, pinks and whites, it may also contain natural grade characteristics of small, closed knots, pin knots, streaks and colour variation. For a rustic and organic feel, or for optimal painting and staining, Natural Birch hardwood plywood is an ideal choice. The heartwood is very apparent in Rotary Natural Birch and tends to have a grain with a wavy appearance and fine, even texture.
D Grade Plywood:
The grading standard for Hardwood plywood comes from the Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (HPVA). D Grade allows for increased natural characteristics with the exception of allowing for some rough-cut veneer and allowing for more knot holes. Pin knots, small burls, solid and repaired knots are allowed. However, a smooth and sound finish is ensured. D Grade Birch is ideal for applications where a more economical panel with natural characteristics is desired.
Grading hardwood plywood is inherently a subjective and difficult process, as although the standard gives rules for specific numbers of defects, there is always personal or operational bias when it comes to the overall appearance of a particular piece. From one grade to the next, not only does variation in appearance get wider, but the amount of overlap between the low end of one grade and the higher end of the next grade down gets wider as well. Because of the inherent individuality of each tree and species, consideration should be given to the overall appearance of the veneer face to determine the appropriate grade for that veneer.
Sustainability:
Birch is widely available both domestically and internationally. Found in Eastern North America, Birch consists of almost 40 distinct species. Birch has been utilized in cabinetry and architecture for centuries. Birch is the ideal choice for long-lasting architectural projects because of its exceptional hardness and wear-resistance. It is an easily grown, sustainably harvested, domestic hardwood.
We recognize the importance of ethically harvested lumber. As our most valuable resource, sustainably harvested forests increase the rate of carbon sequestration and significantly cut carbon emissions. Wood is a renewable and sustainable material, requiring less energy than alternatives like concrete or steel. From harvesting to recycling, lumber is the most carbon-efficient choice for building materials. Wood is of the few elements that can increase sustainability in a building’s life cycle, reduce waste, and create positive biophilic health benefits. Increasingly, architects and designers are calling for a return to wood as the prominent basic building material.
As an early adopter of FSC®, we recognize the importance of sustainably harvested lumber. FSC® Certified lumber is available upon request. Contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for more information.
Applications
- Drawer Boxes
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Kitchen Cabinet Doors
- Signage
- Vanity Cabinets
- Vanity Cabinet Doors
- Wall Paneling
- Passage Doors
- Closets
- Interior Millwork
- Residential Indoor Furniture
- Commercial Indoor Furniture
Details
Taking a consultative approach to best understand the needs and desires of our customers, we are committed to Delivering the Difference with our specialty hardwood plywood products. Please contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for a consultation to identify the best product for your application.
Hardwood Plywood
Hardwood Plywood is defined by the types of slicing, matching, and grade of the wood product. With various methods of slicing and matching, veneers can be customized to each wood species and project, resulting in multiple exceptional options to make any project uniquely artful.
Rotary Slice:
Rotary Sliced veneer is peeled from a whole log set in a lathe and turned against a special knife, resulting in a cut that roughly parallels the growth rings to produce a bold and often striated grain pattern. Like unwinding a roll of paper, the ribbon of veneer is then cut to usable widths. Rotary Slice creates exceptionally wide sheets with distinctive grain patterns. Rotary cutting is the only method of producing veneers that create Whole Piece Faces (WPF). This is generally the most economical way to create veneer.
Spliced
Spliced Plywood is comprised of several pieces of veneer in various widths that are adhered together to create a whole sheet. This is a flexible, variable process depending on the desired appearance of the veneer. The veneer is spliced together to create a unique and desirable veneer face.
Why Natural Birch?
- Heavy, hard and strong
- Glues, stains and polishes well
- Generally straight grain with a fine, uniform texture
- Cost-effective
- Ideal for cabinetry, millwork and furniture
- Good bending properties
Hardwood Plywood products are made from beautiful hardwood, designed to showcase the stunning figure and allure of wood. Often stained or finished, these thin sheets are assembled using an engineered core—from veneer core, particleboard, to medium density fiberboard.
Contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for more information on how to configure Birch Hardwood Plywood for your project.
Applications
Specifications
- Drawer Boxes
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Kitchen Cabinet Doors
- Signage
- Vanity Cabinets
- Vanity Cabinet Doors
- Wall Paneling
- Passage Doors
- Closets
- Interior Millwork
- Residential Indoor Furniture
- Commercial Indoor Furniture
Contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for further information on specific colour and character varieties available and best suited for your project.
Natural Birch Colour Grade:
Like Birch lumber, Birch veneer is graded by its colour. Natural Birch veneer will not have the pristinely white colour of White Birch. Natural Birch will contain the cream, white sapwood imbued with the pinkish tones of the heartwood. A calico mix of light browns, pinks and whites, it may also contain natural grade characteristics of small, closed knots, pin knots, streaks and colour variation. For a rustic and organic feel, or for optimal painting and staining, Natural Birch hardwood plywood is an ideal choice. The heartwood is very apparent in Rotary Natural Birch and tends to have a grain with a wavy appearance and fine, even texture.
D Grade Plywood:
The grading standard for Hardwood plywood comes from the Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (HPVA). D Grade allows for increased natural characteristics with the exception of allowing for some rough-cut veneer and allowing for more knot holes. Pin knots, small burls, solid and repaired knots are allowed. However, a smooth and sound finish is ensured. D Grade Birch is ideal for applications where a more economical panel with natural characteristics is desired.
Grading hardwood plywood is inherently a subjective and difficult process, as although the standard gives rules for specific numbers of defects, there is always personal or operational bias when it comes to the overall appearance of a particular piece. From one grade to the next, not only does variation in appearance get wider, but the amount of overlap between the low end of one grade and the higher end of the next grade down gets wider as well. Because of the inherent individuality of each tree and species, consideration should be given to the overall appearance of the veneer face to determine the appropriate grade for that veneer.
Sustainability:
Birch is widely available both domestically and internationally. Found in Eastern North America, Birch consists of almost 40 distinct species. Birch has been utilized in cabinetry and architecture for centuries. Birch is the ideal choice for long-lasting architectural projects because of its exceptional hardness and wear-resistance. It is an easily grown, sustainably harvested, domestic hardwood.
We recognize the importance of ethically harvested lumber. As our most valuable resource, sustainably harvested forests increase the rate of carbon sequestration and significantly cut carbon emissions. Wood is a renewable and sustainable material, requiring less energy than alternatives like concrete or steel. From harvesting to recycling, lumber is the most carbon-efficient choice for building materials. Wood is of the few elements that can increase sustainability in a building’s life cycle, reduce waste, and create positive biophilic health benefits. Increasingly, architects and designers are calling for a return to wood as the prominent basic building material.
As an early adopter of FSC®, we recognize the importance of sustainably harvested lumber. FSC® Certified lumber is available upon request. Contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for more information.