Birch trees are native to the Northeast region, where they flourish. Due to Birch’s strong and even texture, It is commonly used in the woodworking industry for flooring, joinery & turnings, cabinets and interior finish work.
For lumber and plywood, it is separated as White Birch (or sap birch), Red Birch (or heart birch) and Natural Birch which contains a mixture of both. Natural Birch is usually considered for paint grade, while white and red birch can be stained to achieve many different colors and shades.
HERE AT WEBER PLYWOOD & LUMBER WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF LUMBER AND MANY DIFFERENT GRADES OF PLYWOOD.
Autumn is here, and the leaves are turning and falling from the trees. Maple leaves are particularly stunning with their variety of orange and red shades. Maple wood is particularly popular in plywood and lumber. Whether you are looking for Maple plywood, hardwood lumber or softwood lumber; we have them all in in stock.
We are running special prices on all our Pre-Finished Maple Plywood in November starting at $80.00. Order now for a chance to get a Thanksgiving Gift Card for qualifying orders. Contact your sales rep here at Weber for all the details.
WE WANT TO GIVE THANKS TO EACH OF YOU, FOR BEING OUR CUSTOMER. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Rhinocoat™ antimicrobial panels can inhibit the growth of microbes such as fungus (such as mold and mildew) that may cause unpleasant odors, degradation, discoloration, decay, and staining of the panels. Our test results show up to 99.929% of the microbial load was reduced.
UV Cured, (Ultraviolet), Hardwood Plywood, more commonly called Prefinished Plywood, is a practical and aesthetic choice for cabinet components, shelving and some furniture parts. There are different formulated finishes but basically, they are all in the epoxy acrylate family which once cured are very stable, hard, and easy to clean.
Weber has over 10,000 sheets in stock of domestic Maple, Baltic Birch, and Indonesian Birch panels in many choices of grades and sizes.
Domestic Maple grades range from “B” face & back to Economical “D” face & back;
1/4″ through 1” thick, and ¾” 4×10
Baltic Birch grades from “B” Clear Face to “BB” Repaired Face;
6mm to 24mm 5×5 and 4×8
Indonesian Birch are “C” grade face with “#1” backs;
5.2mm, 12mm, 15mm and 18mm, 4×8
Lighter weight, Premium Core Plus and regular Veneer Core
Call your Weber Salesperson for news about our November specials and any other information you need.
A year ago, expectations for our industry were all in positive territory. It was even predicted that demand for wood products would be better than it had been for 3 years. There was a good amount of pent-up demand for new housing, commercial projects were going to come back to life and the display and event builders were going to have work for all the shows and events that were cancelled due to COVID-19. It was welcomed news by everyone in this industry.
There were rumblings that there might be shortages and price increases, but we had seen those before; it was nothing new. We did some extra projecting and brought in more inventory just in case.
As it turned out, the expected demand for product came true and the rumblings of shortages and pricing turned out to be a storm that outpaced the demand aspects. By February 2021 sawmills were taking orders for shipment 45 days or longer and they wouldn’t confirm or price them until they had material ready to ship.
This letter is entitled “SILVER-LINING” so let’s get around to that. We think the worst is over! Construction lumber and plywood has retreated, giving back a lot of the 400% increases since last October. And availability has improved dramatically. It has stabilized and that certainly has had a calming influence.
Hardwood plywood and lumber never hit the levels that construction items did, but the mills are getting through their back log of orders and as that happens, we can expect better availability and lower prices.
Demand for materials is staying at good levels and for the next few months it is expected to remain that way.
Our inventory level is good across the products that we sell and is improving as the fourth quarter starts. We have daily deliveries to Southern California and our will call is open every day beginning at 7 am. The sales staff is here for your questions and orders and the service staff is committed to getting your orders completed correctly and efficiently.
ALL OF US AT WEBER PLYWOOD ARE ENTHUSIASTIC TO SEE WHAT’S AHEAD FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR AND THEN START PLANNING FOR 2022!
Rift White Oak, “Quercus Alba”, is commonly used in North America and is exported around the world for furniture, flooring, all kinds of millwork, veneer, boatbuilding, and wood barrels for whiskey and wine.
Rift Sawn or Rift Sliced refers to a cutting technique that will result in a linear grain pattern that is highly sought after by architects and designers who are aiming for a contemporary look for their projects. The graphic below shows the difference between Rift Sawn and Regular Sawn methods.
It takes more time to produce and only about 60% of the log will yield good material which is why it commands a higher price. You can find some straight grained material from traditional cutting methods, sometimes referred to as “false rift”, but that is not true rift. Only true rift will produce the most stable boards with the desired linear pattern, durability and grain consistency.
For your next application where you want the attributes of Rift White Oak, get in touch with us with any questions and take advantage of our large inventory of lumber and panel products.
Quality forest products come from specific regions in the USA and have to be manufactured to recognized and well-established industry standards. Weber Plywood & Lumber has 60 years of experience in the industry. We are confident in saying that we have the best products available to you, our customers. Our large inventory includes products that many other suppliers do not carry, with multiple choices and sizes available.
Whether to source it, mill it, cut it or supply it – our knowledgeable sales team is here to help. Call to speak with one of our experts or your favorite salesperson with your latest material needs or questions.
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Over 60 years ago, Don Weber founded Weber Plywood & Lumber Co. in the belief that our Southern California customers deserve the very best in products, in service, and in the way we approached business. As we’ve grown, we’ve remained committed to these principals.
Our customers know that when it comes to forest product knowledge and responsiveness, we strive for excellence and to be the best in all that we do. This commitment to world class performance at every level continues as the foundation for our extensive operations today.
