8. What is plywood veneer and do
you use it in your furniture?
We do use plywood for some applications
in our furniture. Plywood has been used as a building material
for more than 100 years. The sheets are made of thinly sliced
layers of wood with alternating grain direction, making plywood
extremely stable.
Solid woods absorb and lose moisture,
depending on the ambient temperature and humidity, causing the
wood to
shrink or swell.
This movement of the wood must be taken into account in the construction
of furniture; failure to do so will result in warping or cracking.
In those parts of the furniture
where it is difficult to allow for wood movement, plywood is
a good alternative. Because it
shrinks and swells almost imperceptibly in response to changes
in humidity,
it is the perfect material for encased portions of the furniture
such as side panels. We also use it for backs of some pieces
as well as drawer bottoms.
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