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Europly
By fern | November 17, 2007
Europly hardwood plywood is the same type of high-quality, virtually void-free plywood that is often sold as “Baltic birch,” except that it is made with wood certified through the Forest Stewardship Council as coming from well-managed forests. This is the most respected verification in the world that the lumber was harvested sustainably.
The core of these sheets consists of alternating layers of Northwest alder and imported birch (from Poland), with the birch layers most numerous. This makes the plywood stronger and somewhat heavier than competing products that have a purely alder core. It also creates high-contrast plies, which create a decorative edge on drawers and other cabinet components.
The outer veneer can be almost any clear (certified) hardwood. We primarily use Maple for its beauty, durability and ability to hold color and oils.
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