Examining the Benefits of 10’ Maple Veneer Core Panels
Anyone who has studied housing has noted the changes in ceiling heights through time.
In the old days, many homes relied on high ceilings in living areas, so hot air would be lifted away from the occupants. The advent of air conditioning changed this, and builders gravitated to an 8’ standard, which became locked-in during the energy crisis of the 1970’s.
During the 1990’s, developers witnessed the appeal of higher ceilings when they began refurbishing industrial buildings into apartments and condominiums. 9’ has become the “new standard” in practice, and today in entryways, living rooms and kitchens, 10’ and taller ceilings have become common.
This has charged up the demand for taller cabinetry and built-ins, and with it, longer hardwood plywood panels.
And as we say at Columbia, “As plywood grows, we’re stretching to meet it.
We’re staying on top of the demand for 10’ panels by sourcing more face and core materials and implementing new manufacturing capabilities. We’re also holding LIFT (Learning and Improvement Focused Transformation) and problem-solving events in our facilities to apply our human capital to the opportunity.
We also wanted to mention some availability, design and fabrication considerations to those using 10’ Veneer Core panels…and in particular, some advantages of using Sap Maple faces over options like Birch.
For more about Columbia’s 10’ Veneer Core capabilities and reasons to consider Sap Maple, contact your Field Sales Representative or local distributor today!