T E AG A N F O RT U N E

WOOD VENEER

HISTORY

• Veneers have been around for more than 4,000 years• Originated in Egypt• Logs were sawed into thin

boards• 19th Century slicing and

peeling began• Became an industry in the

1950’s

USE

• Veneer is a decorative addition to the assembly• Furniture, walls,

doors, etc.

• Best laminated to a flat smooth surface

• Common Substrates:• Particle Board,

Plywood, and Medium density Fiberboards

CHARACTERISTICS

• Different Species appear differently• Course and Smooth• Controlled Appearances• Bleaching, Staining, Dying• Start with species that is naturally that color• Redish: Cherry or Mahogany• Blonde: Maple or Ash• Brown: Walnut or Pecan• Pearwood is Pink• PurpleHeart is naturally purple

VENEER CUTS

• Plain • Quarter • Rift • Rotary

VENEER MATCHING

• Running Match• Balance Match• Center Match• Book Match• Slip Match• Random Match• Radial Match• Diamond• Box Match

HOW ITS MADE!

• Separated by species• Debarking• Cutting begins• Soak 12-72 Hours• Slicing and Tagging• Drying stage and reconstruction of original log• Classifying • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdYDsIhy2VU

SUPPLY CONCERNS

• Rare species of trees• High demand• By cutting the lumber into veneer you are

increasing the sq. ft. of “face” material by over 4,000%

CODES

• Veneer Grades A, B, C, D• CSI Section 06 40 26• Construction Type V• NFPA 703• Boston Fire Code

COSTS

• Inexpensive or even free depending on how you acquired the lumber• Some as low as $.50/sq.ft. and some can reach

over $20• Typically anywhere from $2-6/sq.ft.• More expensive if it is already backed

MANUFACTURERS

• FormWood• Brookside Veneers• Flexwood• Laminart• WiseWood Veneer Company

SUMMARY

• Wood Veneer-thin slice of wood that is used on plywood, fine furniture, and laminated shapes for aesthetic qualities• CSI Section: 06 40 26• $2-6/ sq.ft.