Timber veneer can be an efficient way to bring the warmth and variation of real wood into cabinetry, furniture, wall panels and commercial interiors. However, a natural timber surface should not automatically be described as sustainable simply because it uses wood. A more useful assessment looks at where the timber came from, whether sourcing claims...

Reducing material waste in a joinery project is rarely the result of one product choice. It usually comes from a series of smaller decisions made before fabrication begins, including panel dimensions, grain direction, sheet layouts, matching requirements, substrates and the quantity of material ordered. This is where sustainable veneer can be useful. Decorative timber veneer...