| Veneer a product of nature Being a product of nature and its forces, timber veneer gains much of its beauty and uniqueness from natural variations from tree to tree, with differences in grain, colour, figure and critically working properties. These unique characteristics imbued by nature allow timber veneered products to offer the innovative architect and designer unlimited scope in design options for both commercial and residential applications. By utilizing the natural textures, intricate grains, distinctive figuring and rich warm colourings available in natural veneers aesthetically pleasing environments can be created to be enjoyed and appreciated by all who live and work in them. To best understand and appreciate the colour, grain and natural characteristics to be expected within a veneer specie Processed Forest Products recommend that inspection of the veneers in large samples be carried out where ever possible. To assist Architects, Designers and Manufacturers in this we welcome you to arrange to inspect veneer at our factory at Granville, Sydney or we can arrange for samples to be sent to you. Timber veneer is produced by two methods. Sliced veneer is produced by slicing selected logs usually at 0.5 mm or 0.6 mm in thickness or secondly by peeling at varying thicknesses. The manner in which veneers are cut is an important factor in producing the various visual effects obtained. Two veneers of the same specie, but with their veneer cut differently, will have entirely different visual characteristics even though their colours may be similar. In veneer manufacture the principle methods of cutting to produce these various grain patterns are Crown, Quarter and Rotary. Other methods exist to highlight certain features in the logs such as Burl/Burr, Birdseye, Pomelle or Quilted. Reconstructed man made veneers are also available for laying on MDF, Particleboard, Plywood or Blockboard Solid Core substrates. These reconstituted veneers enhanced with selected designer colouring are processed from plantation grown timbers, allowing flexibility, distinctive style and environmental sensitivity in design. For Architectural & Designer Inquiries:
Processed Forest Products Telephone: 02-9771
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