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This image represents a finished sample approximately 600mm wide. Colours displayed on your screen may differ from those of the actual sample. This veneer is natural wood so its appearance may vary and have natural features.
European Birch (Rotary-cut)
Species: |
European Birch |
Cut: |
Rotary-cut
Crown-cut also generally available. Quarter-cut rarely available in suitable quality and leaf widths |
Matching: |
Book-matched
This veneer is normally Book-matched. Slip-matching is recommended to avoid a striped "paling-fence" effect. An alternative for large areas of panelling is Random-matching/Colour-blending. |
| How to Specify: |
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| Nominal veneer leaf size(s): |
Lengths generally 2500mm up to 2800mm. Widths - various |
| Typical Finished Panel size(s): |
2400mmx1200mm, 2700mmx1200mm |
| Thickness of Veneer: |
0.55mm - 0.65mm |
| Product Data Sheet: |
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| Availability: |
Good availability |
| Price zone: |
Medium/Average |
| Applications: |
Not to be used on exterior or wet areas, or ultra-high-wear areas or floors. Keep out of direct sunlight. |
| About & Applications information: |
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| Colour/Appearance: |
Pale/Blond/Golden
- Pale creamy white. |
| Consistency of Appearance: |
Better than average |
| Other names: |
Ice Birch, Snow Birch, Finnish Birch |
| Botanical Name: |
Betula alba |
| Origin: |
Europe |
| Handling and Care instructions |
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| Edging & solid timber availability: |
Veneer edging can be made by/is available from edge-band manufacturers. Note that edging may not necessarily look the same as the face veneer.
Solid wood is generally not available, the closest match is Rock Maple. |
| Finish: |
This veneer is best finished with a non-yellowing clear coating with manufacturer approved UV inhibitors |
| Pressing, Finishing & Fabrication information |
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| Environmental: |
Sustainably managed, non-endangered |
| Environment Health & Safety information |
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| Available as environmentally certified: |
eco-cert™ European Birch FSC®
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| Emissions from raw veneer: |
Zero Formaldehyde emissions (E0) and zero VOC's from raw veneer. To maintain E0 rating, specify E0 substrate and glue, and E0 water based low-VOC coating clear coat. |
| Formaldehyde statement |
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| Material Safety Data Sheet |
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This/these fire certificate(s) apply only for the MDF, species, veneers, laminates and thicknesses as listed on the certificates. Please confirm with your fire consultant that these certificates meet the relevant BCA requirements for your application (interior walls and ceilings Class 2 to 9 Buildings).