Essex Wood Veneer Company Discusses Why a 'Veneer in 'ere' is Much Better for the Environment

BRENTWOOD, U.K. - March 19, 2016 - PRLog -- The furniture company advert that boasts there is 'no veneer in 'ere' has prompted Essex wood veneer company Read Veneers to respond with a long list of reasons why wood veneers should be considered a good thing.

Owner Paul Read says, "We're not quite sure why this company has taken such a hard line on veneers, after all, they produce an incredibly attractive finish that is regularly used in luxury and high end venues, buildings and homes across the UK. And, more importantly, wood veneers are far more environmentally friendly than solid wood.

"The use of veneers results in a vastly reduced demand on solid wood and as such reduces the demand on natural wood resources. Deforestation is a major issue, yet some furniture makers would have you believe that solid wood is the best option.

"Veneered furniture is absolutely not inferior to solid wood furniture. Veneers are a logical choice for so many reasons, not least because they offer the beauty of a real wood finish, whilst using far less wood."

Read Veneers says that when timber is milled to produce veneers, waste is vastly reduced. Solid wood timber will generally be sawn into inch thick boards, and there is a great deal of the log that ends up as sawdust: in other words, totally wasted. Conversely, when cutting veneers, there is no waste. Thin sheets are sliced and several are produced from a single log. This significantly reduces the amount of wood needed to produce a piece of furniture, as well as reducing waste.

Paul Read asks, "Did you know that solid woods are prone to cracking and warping? You could well find that your solid wood furniture needs replacing fairly often, putting more pressure on resources. Plywood with a solid wood veneer finish on the other hand will not be subject to the same issues, plus the use of such materials does not put such pressure on resources as they are taken from lower quality trees where the remainder are able to grow faster because the competition for nutrients and light is reduced."

Wood veneers offer the opportunity to own furniture that is finished in striking timbers that would otherwise be out of reach. Exotic species are exceptionally attractive and when wood is sliced using the veneer cutting techniques, it gives way to amazing patterns, particularly with certain species like walnut which has knots and burls. When cutting veneers it is possible to produce a variety of contrasting shades, grains and effects which can be exceptionally eye-catching.

Paul Read warns, "Solid wood has the tendency to expand in warmer weather and contract in colder temperatures. If you tried to apply intricate designs to solid wood then it would be impossible to maintain them as the seams would open in the cold and swell up in the warmer weather leading to buckling. The beautiful cross-grain effects you can achieve with veneers together with charming burls are impossible to replicate in solid wood."

In summary, decorative wood veneers are a renewable resource and are a kind and environmentally friendly way to use timber in comparison to solid wood. The natural wood veneer industry is able to demonstrate the preservation of timber as a valued resource in many ways.

Read Veneers Ltd is a Brentwood based wood veneer company established for 25 years. The company works alongside joiners, cabinetmakers and furniture makers as well as interiors and construction specialists. Some of their work can be seen at London's O2, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Cambridge University and Christ Church Kensington. A swift, nationwide service is offered.

For more information visit http://www.readveneersltd.co.uk or telephone 01277 811 771.