ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING

TILIA AMERICANA: THE BASSWOOD ADVANTAGE
Spanning from the verdant expanses of Canada to the rugged terrains of the United States, Tilia Americana, commonly known as basswood, is a light, softwood core that offers exceptional strength and stability.

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We have chosen basswood for its superior qualities, ensuring your projects benefit from the best materials available.

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OUR BASSWOOD CORE
Our plywood core consists of thicker strips of basswood hardwood glued into larger panels and face veneered. This process involves two face veneers, one cross grain, to tie the core together and prevent telegraphing of individual boards to the face. We purposley selected this lower density species to keep the weight down while adding strength with tougher hardwood. We choose to work with local species to uphold our environmental commitments and reduce our carbon footprint.

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BENEFITS OF BASSWOOD
Strength and Stability: Basswood’s lightweight yet strong nature ensures our products prioritize stability.
Improved Adhesion: Basswood contains less pitch (sap) than spruce, allowing it to absorb our adhesive. This results in stronger glue joints.
Uniform Grain: With a more uniform grain than spruce, basswood remains perfectly straight in storage, holds its shape better, and is easier to work with. It doesn’t warp, provides cleaner cuts, and is easier to sand.