Introducing Lyptus® Hardwood Plywood available now as PureBond® formaldehyde-free
hardwood plywood.
The collection we've created with Weyerhaeuser features twelve custom-composed veneer
faces arranged by color and available in rustic, clear and butcher block looks.
In long plank and short plank options.
All are produced "tight side out," which assures easy and consistent finishing,
free from the "barber pole" effect that can occur with book matched veneer.
These premium lumber-look designs were hand-selected to provide an additional assurance
of visual success. The natural grain characteristics are randomly distributed throughout
the panel faces — we call it "consistent inconsistency."
This enables components cut from one or more separate panels to harmoniously blend
together when mixed in a finished project. No more shop waste due to "forced"
matching of doors, for example. And an easier time down the road if replacements
or additions are required.
In addition, traditional quarter sawn and plain sliced Lyptus® veneers are also
available, to round out our collection.
But don't forget — what you can't see matters, too. This includes the soy-based,
formaldehyde-free PureBond® technology
we use to make Lyptus® hardwood plywood. It's a good idea in our mills, in your
shop and in your customers' interiors.
What you Won't Get With Our Panels:
- Avoid mismatched cabinetry. Our panels are sorted for visual uniformity
and ease of matching and blending.
- Avoid the "machine gun" look and other undesirable repeats.
We use a "Consistently Inconsistent" plank match for harmonious blending.
- Avoid the "barber pole" effect. Our panels are manufactured
with tight-side-out construction which ensures even finishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyptus®?
Lyptus® is the trademarked name for the processing of a naturally occurring
hybrid of two eucalyptus species. These Urograndis trees are grown on managed plantations
in South America.
Lyptus® veneer is available in both plain sliced and quarter sawn, offering
a unique look for any project. Lyptus® plywood offers the warmth and beauty
of a natural veneer surface with a variety of core options. It is a high quality
choice for many high-end applications including cabinetry, furniture and store fixtures
as it sands well providing an excellent surface to accept oil and water-based finishes.
Lyptus® lumber varies in color from red to light pink. The darker colors are
similar to hickory in density while the lighter colors are similar to birch and
ash in density. Lyptus® lumber has good machining properties, glues and holds
fasteners well, sands easily and stains evenly with oil and water-based finishes.
What are the environmental attributes of Lyptus®?
Lyptus® veneer and lumber products come from non-genetically modified, plantation-grown
trees which grow quickly and may be harvested within 14-16 years of planting. Lyptus
veneer is now available in FSC–Certified panel constructions.
What cores types are available?
Lyptus® plywood is available in a variety of core options including veneer core,
MDF and particleboard. Veneer core hardwood plywood panels are manufactured with
PureBond® formaldehyde-free technology and meet CARB Phase
2 emissions standards.
Features and Benefits
Aesthetics.
Lyptus® is beautiful and comparable to mahogany and cherry in appearance with
a fine grain, dramatic figure and rich color.
Exotic.
With three distinct color sorts, Lyptus® offers the inherent graining and colorations
found only in the most beautiful of exotic hardwoods.
Environmental.
Lyptus® is a fast growing and renewable eucalyptus hybrid tree species wood
workers prefer for its exotic appearance and workability. Lyptus veneer is now available
in FSC-Certified panel constructions.
Properties.
Lyptus® has a density similar to ash or hickory with a look similar to genuine
mahogany, with a cherry color. It machines, sands and finishes well.
Value.
Even with its premium looks and PureBond® technology, Lyptus® is priced
favorably compared to many traditional hardwood plywood options.
Weyerhaeuser markets and sells products carrying Aracruz Produtos de Madeira's
registered trademark for Lyptus® products. For more information regarding Lyptus®
lumber, flooring and other products visit
www.lyptus.com.
FSC-Certified products available upon request.
By buying products with an FSC label you are supporting the growth of responsible
forest management worldwide.
©1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C. SW-COC-000065