Structural plywood and timber veneer with natural features and manufactured with sustainable practices

Timber veneer is made by gluing thin slices of timber onto a wooden board or substrate, particle board, or fibreboard. The slices that are glued together are of uniform thickness and are normally between 0.5 mm and 0.85 mm in Australia and New Zealand. The benefit of using timber veneer is that it helps in saving precious natural resources and exotic plant species. Instead of making the entire product by using solid wood, timber veneer can be used instead, which provides the same look and texture feel of the original plant species. The surface coverage area of timber veneer is approximately forty times more than 25 mm of timber. That way, timber veneer provides an economical way to utilise precious natural resources, and helps in saving plantations. No other form of woodworking material can result in such an efficient use of wood, and minimisation of waste.  


As each log is natural and has its texture, lustre and macro-structure, timber veneer used by trusted veneer and structural plywood providers in Australia – Matilda Veneer, are unique and individual. No two timber veneers and structural plywood are alike, as each piece will have its grain pattern and ‘fingerprints’. These can be moulded to fit many shapes and project needs when adhered to a stable commodity substrate.  

 

Some of the natural features that you may find in Matilda Veneer’s products that will make your project truly unique are: 

 

Burr: These large and abnormal wart-like growths display an attractive pattern of tightly packed bud formations that appear as rings and dots.  

 

Mottle: These variegated patterns on structural plywood and timber veneer are irregular, wavy fibres that extend to a short distance across the face of plywood or veneer, resulting in a broken, stripe figure.  

 

Birdeye: Commonly found on maple, this natural wood feature is created by numerous rounded areas resembling small eyes.  

 

Fiddleback: This curly pattern has fine undulations that are regular, and appear as lustrous bars across the timber veneer when quarter cut.  

 

Butt: These wavy ripple marks have distorted grain figures, with greater or lesser amounts of the wavy cross figure.  

 

Stripe: These are produced by quarter-slicing timber that has interlocked grains, resulting in a straight, uniform, and stripy effect.  

 

Swirl: This figure on timber veneer is caused by irregular grains in the region of a knot. The grains tend to swirl around the knot in a random pattern.  

 

Some of the popular timber veneer products available at Matilda Veneer are: 

 

Sliced Veneer: It typically has a thickness of 0.6 mm, and can be joined in a variety of ways to highlight the natural grain of timber in completely different ways. This natural and sustainable product is harvested with responsible forest management, and manufactured with the highest efficiency – one cubic metre of timber can produce 1000 sqm of timber veneer. The veneers store carbon and reduce the negative impact of carbon dioxide. The timber veneer can be applied to many different shapes and surfaces,

 and has many applications that are not possible with solid wood.  

 

Rotary Veneer: These are peeled on a lathe, and are used predominantly in the manufacturing of plywood, including structural plywood, and other engineered wood panels. The unusual and unique appearance of these timber veneers has made them very popular with architects and designers. The timber veneer is a great choice, and high-quality sheets are sold by Matilda Veneer as an alternative to regular sliced veneers.  

 

Enhanced Veneer: The most recent of veneering innovations, this aged timber veneer uses an aging process, which makes it grey or silver. An aged veneer is perfectly suited to projects requiring rustic yet modern and aspiring aesthetics. Rough-cut veneers are sliced with a serrated knife, giving the timber veneer a textured look and feel.  

 

Truewood Veneer: This is real wood, and perfect for projects where consistency in colour and grain are critical. The veneer has a natural, straight grain that presents uniformity and beauty. As the veneer is not dyed, you get the natural warmth of timber without the risk of fading over time.  

 

You can also get structural plywood for use in various applications from Matilda Veneer. Structural plywood rated for Australian Standard for structural plywood (AS2269) specifies the requirements for the manufacturer, grading, finishing, and branding of structural plywood. There are eight standard stress grades, so it is important to choose the right stress-grade structural plywood for your application. Structural plywood with a Type A Bond is best suited for use in marine and exterior applications as this bond does not weaken under wet, cold, or hot conditions. Structural plywood with a Type B bond is suitable for use in exterior applications, such as concrete frameworks. 

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