2mm Sawn Hornbeam Veneer, Grade B

WoodWay Expert has been a supplier and manufacturer of sawn veneer for over 30 years. Since 1996, we have been providing European manufacturers of furniture, doors, and interior finishes with high-quality wood materials. We offer our partners:

• Pallet and container shipments of sawn veneer
• Material selection consultations
• Product quality control
• Custom quotes tailored to the scale and specifics of your requests

Advantages of Hornbeam Sawn Veneer

Sawn veneer, or lamella, is a type of lumber produced by cutting solid wood on specialized equipment. The thickness of a lamella typically ranges from 2 to 10 mm / 0.078–0.39″. Sawn veneer retains the pattern, color, and texture of the wood.

The key advantages of the material are:

1. Durability and Longevity. Due to its sufficient thickness, lamella can withstand mechanical stress and is suitable for various types of finishes.
2. Natural Aesthetics. Sawn veneer preserves the natural beauty of solid wood.
3. Eco-Friendly. The thin wood sheets are environmentally safe. Sawn veneer is an efficient way to use industrial lumber.
4. Wide Application. Sawn veneer is used to create a variety of millwork items, from furniture fronts and engineered flooring to wall panels and doors.
5. Stability. The material is made from kiln-dried solid wood. The lamellas maintain a stable shape and are suitable for use in residential and commercial spaces.
6. Ease of Processing. Sawn veneer is easy to work with. The sheets can be cut, glued, polished, sanded, painted, stained, and lacquered.

Grade B Hornbeam Sawn Veneer

Grade B sawn veneer is lower priced than Grade A but retains all the main benefits of sawn veneer.

Characteristics of Grade B lamella:

• Black knots up to 5 mm / 0.2″ in diameter are allowed on the surface. The number of knots is not strictly regulated, but there is a requirement for their placement. Knots should not be close to each other or to the edges, as this would reduce the lamella’s strength.
• Color variations and noticeable tonal differences are possible.
• The texture is naturally inconsistent.

The material is used for projects where aesthetic requirements are not strict or for products where natural features are part of the design.

Hornbeam Sawn Lamella Production Technology

The production of sawn veneer is a technological process that preserves the wood’s texture. The process consists of the following stages:

1. Board Selection. Only top- or first-grade boards are selected for lamella production.
2. Wood Drying. The selected boards are dried in special kilns. Kiln drying produces solid wood with a stable moisture content of 8–10%. When done correctly, this process relieves internal wood stress and prevents lumber deformation.
3. Preparation. The next step is preparing the boards. The material is sized to fit the saw cassette.
4. Sawing. After jointing, the boards are loaded into a Wintersteiger machine and cut into sheets of the required thickness. Modern equipment ensures maximum cutting precision, minimizing raw material waste.
5. Sorting. The resulting lumber is checked for size and quality. After being sorted by grade, the lamellas are stacked into packs.

Sawn veneer is a premium facing material, and its production is focused on quality and preserving the wood’s properties.

Uses for Hornbeam Sawn Lamella

Sawn veneer is a durable, long-lasting, and easy-to-work-with type of lumber. Veneer sheets are used to create products such as:

• Engineered Flooring. Sawn veneer is used for the top layer of engineered flooring. The wood sheets give the multi-layered flooring an aesthetic appeal.
• Countertops. Lamella is used to finish countertops for writing desks and dining tables, bar tops, kitchen work surfaces, and retail counters.
• Furniture Fronts. Lamella veneer gives furniture a solid look. It’s an excellent choice for cabinets, dressers, and chests. The material is resistant to temperature and moisture fluctuations and is easy to stain and lacquer.
• Interior Stair Treads. Due to its high durability and wear resistance, sawn veneer is a popular material for cladding stairs. A thickness of 2–10 mm is sufficient to withstand operational loads in townhouses, country homes, hotels, and restaurants.
• Doors and Interior Partitions. Interior doors finished with sawn veneer are chosen for both residential and commercial spaces. Lamellas are used to decorate partitions, dividers, and screens. These non-load-bearing structures help to zone a space and often play a significant role in the interior design of smart apartments, offices, and showrooms.
• Wall Panels. Wooden lamellas are used to create unique wall panels. Veneer sheets can be combined in various ways to achieve a uniform surface or a highly decorative canvas with different textures.
• Household and Decorative Items. Craftsmen use sawn veneer to make a variety of small household items: boxes, organizers, lamps, mirror frames, figurines, napkin holders, eyeglass stands, key holders, clocks, and more.

Wood lamella is the foundation for various types of millwork. High-quality facing material makes it possible to bring the most complex design ideas to life. Sawn veneer is used where not only the beauty of the wood but also durability and resistance to mechanical stress are required.

Hornbeam Wood: Key Characteristics

Common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a deciduous species that grows in the temperate climates of Europe and Asia. The wood is notable for its strength, density, and hardness. The material is used for projects that require maximum wear resistance.

Technical Specifications

• The average density of dry hornbeam wood is approximately 750 kg/m³. This is one of the densest deciduous species that grow in Europe.
• Janka hardness is 1,630 lbf, Brinell hardness is 3.7.
• Hornbeam has exceptional toughness and elasticity. The material is suitable for making products that withstand high impact loads. For example, hornbeam is used to create machine components, tool handles, and wooden mallets.

Texture, Grain, and Color

• Hornbeam fibers are often wavy or twisted, which requires special processing techniques.
• The sapwood and heartwood do not differ in color. Hornbeam has a uniform white or grayish-white hue. After drying, the wood may take on a creamy color.
• Hornbeam has small but noticeable pores. The wood appears very dense and uniform in cross-section, with almost imperceptible growth rings.

Processing Characteristics

• Controlled kiln drying produces stable hornbeam solid wood.
• Due to its extreme density and hardness, hornbeam can be difficult to work with. The material requires the use of sharp and durable tools. The wood is well-suited for turning, sanding, and polishing.
• The wood accepts paints and stains. Due to its light color and lack of a distinct grain pattern, it is often used as a base to mimic more expensive species.

FAQ: Questions and Answers

What wood species of sawn veneer are available for order?

We have sawn veneer in stock from the following species: European oak, red oak, beech, alder, ash, hornbeam, elm, cherry, maple, acacia, pine, European walnut, and linden.

What is the minimum order?

The minimum order volume for sawn lamella is one pallet of a single grade.

What are the delivery times for an order?

Product delivery times are affected by the order volume and destination. Estimated delivery is 4–8 weeks.

How is sawn veneer packaged for shipping?

Each pallet is hermetically sealed in film for safe sea transport.

What is the optimal moisture content for sawn veneer?

The lumber has a moisture content within the range of 8–10%.

What sizes of sawn veneer are available in stock?

We offer lumber with the following parameters:

• Thickness: 2.5 mm / 0.098″; 4.5 mm / 0.18″
• Width: 10–21 cm / 3.94–8.27″
• Length: 0.5–3.5 m / 19.69–137.8″

Do you produce sawn lamella of other thicknesses?

Yes, we produce custom sawn veneer with a thickness from 2 to 10 mm / 0.078–0.39″. The minimum order volume is one pallet of a single grade.

How should sawn veneer be stored properly?

Veneer should be stored in a dry, ventilated room with stable temperature and humidity levels.

What grades of sawn veneer are available?

Sawn lamella is available in the following grades:

• A: Almost no knots, uniform texture and color.
• B: Allows knots up to 5 mm in diameter, color variations, and non-uniform texture.
• Rustic: The surface has various types of knots, resin pockets, and noticeable color changes.

What is sawn veneer and how does it differ from other types of veneer?

Sawn veneer, or lamella, is lumber made by cutting solid wood. The material retains the color and texture of the wood. Thanks to its significant thickness (2–10 mm), lamella is more durable and long-lasting than other types of veneer. The material is suitable for creating premium and wear-resistant furniture, doors, and other millwork.