Introduction
Wood veneers are the best alternative to solid wood, plastic, metal, and other items used for making furniture or wall panels. To make solid wood furniture, you must cut down completely mature trees to make only a few items. Not only is this environmentally harmful, but you will find that disposing of the furniture when damaged is an environmental hazard. Considering all these, the best alternative is commercial-grade timber veneers, which you will get at Bord.
Environmentally sustainable as it does not lead to deforestation
You will note that wood veneers are derived from actual logs, but several veneer sheets can be obtained from one log. The timber veneers are laid on MDF, plywood, or particle board substrates. This makes the veneers long-lasting and makes them look like wooden planks. Thus, timber veneers, unlike solid wood, are environmentally friendly because you do not have to cut down trees to make the veneer sheets.
Further, the veneer sheets retain their natural growth rings of the log when cut at an angle to be able to make the veneer, and you get a finish in the furniture or the panel resembling solid wood.This makes veneers a cost-effective alternative to solid wood and an eco-friendly solution.
Environment-friendly option in comparison to solid wood
You will find that veneers are easy to install, and you do not have to use dangerous chemicals during manufacturing. For example, in the case of solid wood, furniture manufacturing leads to cutting down the log. This results in significant wastage and the release of wood particles in the air. However, owing to the cutting and fixing of the timber veneer sheets on the furniture or the wall panels, there is minimum wastage.
Besides, there is no indoor air pollution because no volatile organic compounds are released in the process of making. Toxic chemicals like turpentine, which can be environmentally unsafe, are needed for polishing wooden surfaces. More importantly, solid wood decomposes over the long run, releasing toxic gases into the air and thus compromising the indoor quality of the air. If you compare solid wood with veneer sheets, you will find these are all environmentally friendly from manufacture to installation.
Environment-friendly option to other raw materials
Several other raw materials are available for making furniture or wall panels. They can be used in furniture making, as cabinets, or wall panels. Furniture, cabinets, and wall panels degrade over time. Glass, steel, and plastic are difficult to dispose of, thus most wind up in landfills. Veneer sheets can be disposed of relatively quickly and recycled compared to these. Most veneer products can be easily disposed, and you do not have to worry about them releasing harmful gases.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a wide range of veneer sheets, check out Bord products. The company follows sustainable forestry and eco-friendly production processes. That's why veneers are one of the most eco-friendly materials for furniture and wall panels.
