Keeping it Green: The Forest Stewardship Council
A forest is a life-sustaining renewable resource until that forest is gone. When the world community failed to establish regulations to mitigate commercial deforestation at the Earth Summit in 1992, a group of forward-thinking businesses, environmental scientists and advocates, and community leaders brought their own practical solution to the table. In 1993, the Forest Stewardship Council held […]
What Is Bookmatched Wood Veneer?
What Is Wood Veneer? Wood veneer is an extremely thin sheet of wood sliced from a log or block of wood. Wood veneer is made from virtually every species of wood and is used as a decorative covering in residential and commercial furniture, doors, wall paneling, and cabinetry. Wood veneer’s appearance is not only dependent […]
What is a Fire-Rated Wood Product?
Wood furniture has a lot of advantages; it’s solid, beautiful, long-lasting, and it comes in an almost endless variety of options. However, one thing wood products aren’t known for is their ability to resist fire. Whether it’s a desk, a cabinet, or any other piece of wooden furniture, fire is its greatest weakness. So, what […]