Re: [GBlist] "Green" kitchen cabs

[John Salmen <terrain@shaw.ca>]

the birch used in most baltic birch ply or europly is typically a managed wood. It is a fast growing wood similar to alder here. There are a number of certified versions available. The glues though I understand are still urea formaldehyde.

 

John Salmen

TERRAIN E.D.S.

The useful thing about Baltic Birch (or Finnish Birch, and I believe their are other sources) is that the cut and sanded edge is handsome and doesn't need additional edging such as laminate or veneer tape. So there is a savings in labor and materials.

I heard recently that there is a domestic equivalent, but I haven't been able to find any info.

David Bergman

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