1. TEAGAN FORTUNE WOOD VENEER

2. HISTORY Veneers have been around for more than 4,000 years Originated in Egypt Logs were sawed into thin boards 19 th Century slicing and peeling began Became an industry in the 1950’s

3. 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

4. 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

5. VENEER CUTS Plain Quarter Rift Rotary

6. VENEER MATCHING Running Match Balance Match Center Match Book Match Slip Match Random Match Radial Match Diamond Box Match

7. 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

8. 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%

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

10. 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

11. MANUFACTURERS FormWood Brookside Veneers Flexwood Laminart WiseWood Veneer Company

12. 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.