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1 L u m b e r M e l a m i n e H a r d w o o d P l y w o o d A r c h i t ec t u r a l P a n e l s C o l o r e d C a u l k P a r t i c l e B o a r d Ex o t i c L u m b e r M D F V e n e e r M o u l d i n g L a m i n a te s H a r d w a r e E d g e b a n d A d h e s i v e s B e n d a b l eP a n e l s L u m b e r M e l a m i n e H a r d w o o d P l y w o o dPLYWOOD & VENEERSP a n e l s L u m b e r M e l a m i n e H a r d w o o d P l y w o o dA r c h i t e c t u r a l P a n e l s C o l o r e d C a u l k P a r t i c l ePlywood and Veneersto Meet YourConstruction andManufacturing NeedsOur distribution centers offer a wide selection ofexotic and domestic PLYWOOD and veneer panels with avariety of cores.

2 Our inventory is ideally suited to meetthe needs of architects, builders and manufacturers,such as furniture and cabinet the more than 70,000 different woods known toman, only approximately 200 species are availablecommercially as VENEERS . The following product summary outlines the unique veneer selections weoffer, including: Natural wood and composite VENEERS veneer faces (both backed and un-backed) Sequenced and numbered architectural panels Pre-finished VENEERS Specialty panels (fire-retardant,moisture-resistant, bendable, and others).For maximum design flexibility, we also provide thefollowing options in our veneer collection: Unbacked Paper-backed Phenolic-backed Wood-backedFor additional technical guidance, please call us at800-964-7804 or visit our showroom in Atlanta formore information.

3 You can also find additional information at , or contactus by e-mail at courtesy of Columbia Forest ProductsTechnical ReferenceThis technical reference is provided as a quick guide to veneer grades, veneer cuts, veneer matching and veneer a more comprehensive guide, we invite you to read our publication veneer and Architectural Panels TechnicalReference Guide. Please call your local sales or spec rep to request a free copy! We also offer a binder that includesmore than 70 samples of the finest VENEERS available. Our veneer binder may be viewed in one of our distribution center showrooms, or may be made available to architectural firms and other organizations by GradesVoluntary grading standards have been adopted within the hardwood veneer industry.

4 The industry grades of faceveneers as established by the Hardwood PLYWOOD and veneer Association (HPVA), and, in general, are accepted industry-wide by organizations such as Architectural Woodword Institute (AWI). The most uniform colors and grainsare at the top of the scale for face grades and include:P a n e l s L u m b e r M e l a m i n e H a r d w o o d P l y w o o dA r c h i t e c t u r a l P a n e l s C o l o r e d C a u l k P a r t i c l eL u m b e r M e l a m i n e H a r d w o o d P l y w o o d A r c h i t ec t u r a l P a n e l s C o l o r e d C a u l k P a r t i c l e B o a r d Ex o t i c L u m b e r M D F V e n e e r M o u l d i n g L a m i n a te s H a r d w a r e E d g e b a n d A d h e s i v e s B e n d a b l eP a n e l s L u m b e r M e l a m i n e H a r d w o o d P l y w o o dPLYWOOD & VENEERSPLYWOOD &

5 VENEERS13 Courtesy of the American Hardwood Information Center Padana LegnaP a n e l s L u m b e r M e l a m i n e H a r d w o o d P l y w o o dA r c h i t e c t u r a l P a n e l s C o l o r e d C a u l k P a r t i c l eNOTE: Face grade allowable defects vary by species14 PLYWOOD & VENEERSBack GradeDescription1 Allows color variation, no large sound knots, tight knots cannot exceed 3/8" in laps are not holes and splits are required to be is not a consideration. Sound knots cannot exceed 3/4" in diameter. Repairedcore laps and repaired knots holes of 1" in diameter are permitted4 Reject back grade not sound.

6 Allows many open GRADEDESCRIPTIONAAA rchitectural grade. The best quality face grade for high-end uses, such as architecturalpaneling, doors and cabinets, case goods and quality furniture. Generally available byspecial AA is not required, but excellent appearance is very important, as in cabinetsand furniture. Select grade veneer for quality and color. A select veneer is composed ofentirely heartwood or sapwood and is matched for both grain pattern and color. Ifspliced, leaves must be spliced and book-matched for a pleasing effect of color andgrain. Minor infrequent burls, pin knots and inconspicuous small patches are of defects depends on the natural characteristics and appearance of the species are desirable.

7 B gradeis composed entirely of heartwood or sapwood but is matched for color only. Similarto A grade, but allows more numerous and larger burls, pin knots and color more numerous and larger burls, pin knots, color variations and rough-cutveneers. C grade is sound and grade free of open defects, but allows unlimited and more repaired defects thanthe C grade with all repaired defects grade contains minor imperfections and is guaranteed to be a minimum of85% useable. Usually, the panel is a high-grade product, but due to some defect,did not make the standards for the high grade. It may have a broken corner, asmall area of void, or a sanding a n e l s L u m b e r M e l a m i n e H a r d w o o d P l y w o o dA r c h i t e c t u r a l P a n e l s C o l o r e d C a u l k P a r t i c l eVENEER CUTST here are two main methods used to cut VENEERS ; rotary cut and slicing.

8 Rotary cutting produces wide sheets (normallya full face 50" wide) with a wild, variegated grain pattern. Slicing a log produces narrow leaves with a more pronounced,repeating grain pattern, which makes it more desirable for use in higher quality cabinets, store fixtures, wall panels, andfurniture. In fact, most architectural jobs specify flat-cut or quarter-cut VENEERS . Certain cuts and figures are only available in select Cut (Plain Slicing)This cut of veneer is ideally suited for wall panels and furniture because of the grain consistency. Grain consistencyallows for matched sequences of leaves in book- and Cut (Slicing)Half-round slicing is used primarily to accentuate the grain in various woods, such as in burls or Bird s-eye Maple, or togain a wider width on a cathedral on small dimension & VENEERS15P a n e l s L u m b e r M e l a m i n e H a r d w o o d P l y w o o dA r c h i t e c t u r a l P a n e l s C o l o r e d C a u l k P a r t i c l eQuarter Cut (Slicing)Quartered veneer is narrower than plain-sliced veneer and typically contains straighter grain.

9 Quarter-cut veneer canbe easily sequenced and Cut (Slicing)Rift slicing produces very straight grain. Rift VENEERS are produced most often in red and white oak, and rarely in other Cut Comb GrainComb grain is a select product of the rift process distinguished by tight, straight grain along the entire length of theveneer. A slight angle in the grain is allowed. Comb grains are restricted to red and white oak & VENEERSP a n e l s L u m b e r M e l a m i n e H a r d w o o d P l y w o o dA r c h i t e c t u r a l P a n e l s C o l o r e d C a u l k P a r t i c l eRotary CutRotary cut VENEERS appear bold and random.

10 Matching at veneer joints is extremely difficult. Most all softwood veneersare cut this way. Except to create a specific design effect, rotary-cut hardwood VENEERS are rarely used in fine architectural woodwork. Whole piece faces are available only in rotary veneer CutsThe different slicing methods mentioned before are not applicable when discussing composite wood to beused in composite VENEERS is harvested from fast-growing African trees. The logs are peeled into rotary veneer , thenclipped, dyed and glued together to form a laminated block. The way in which the composite VENEERS are glued together and re-sliced determines the grain and figures.