About eco-cert®

eco-cert® FSC® & PEFC wood veneers are independently certified to be from responsibly managed forests & controlled sources. The have all the beauty and warmth that can only come from using real wood. At the same time, the FSC®/PEFC certification gives the certainty that trees are being regrown to give a continuing supply in perpetuity, with the Briggs FSC® & PEFC Chain of Custody certificates ensuring supply chain integrity from forest to market.

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eco-cert Blackbutt PEFC

Product Sizes & Data
Nominal veneer leaf size(s): Lengths generally 2500mm up to 2800mm. Widths - various Typical Finished Panel size(s): 2400mmx1200mm, 2700mmx1200mm Thickness of Veneer:  0.55mm - 0.65mm Product Data Sheet:   DOWNLOAD
About & Applications
Availability: Reasonable availability Price zone: Slightly above average Applications: Suitable for interior, dry, low/medium-wear applications, vertical and low/medium-wear horizontal applications such as wall panelling, interior doors, furniture, ceiling panels, table- and desk-tops. It should not be used for high wear areas such as floors, stair treads, counter-tops exposed to heavy wear/water and kitchen counter-tops. Not suitable for use in high humidity, wet, steamy or damp conditions such as vanity tops, splash-backs or above stoves and dishwashers. Do not use in exterior applications, areas exposed to temperatures above 60 degrees C nor areas around stoves and fireplaces. Note that the appearance of veneer will change over time due to direct and indirect light, and exposure to heat and air. Some logs or leaves of veneer may age differently to other logs/leaves of the same species. Keep out of direct sunlight. As it is not possible to cover all associated manufacturing materials, conditions, products and methods, the end-user is responsible for carrying out the necessary tests and trials to check that the veneer, coating type, fabrication methods, associated materials and cleaning products/methods are suitable for the application. About & Applications information:   DOWNLOAD Colour/Appearance: Mid Brown Consistency of Appearance: Less than average Other names: NSW Blackbutt, Coastal Blackbutt Botanical Name: Eucalyptus pilularis Origin: Australia
Pressing, Finishing & Fabrication
Handling and Care instructions   DOWNLOAD Edging availability: Veneer edging can be made by/is available from edge-band manufacturers. Solid wood is generally available from specialist timber merchants but may not be PEFC. Note that edging, even if the same species as the face veneer, may not necessarily look the same as this face veneer. Finish: Use a high quality low-yellowing 2-pack polyurethane designed for use with wood veneer for sealer and top coats, with manufacturer approved UV prohibitors. Sealer and coating film thickness to be as recommended by the coating manufacturer. Note that if wood stains are used, this may accentuate features such as pin-knots, figure, grain and join lines. Test pieces should be prepared to ensure that the coating and stains are suitable. Pressing, Finishing & Fabrication information DOWNLOAD
Sustainability, Health & Safety
Environmental: Environmentally certified to be from responsibly managed forests Environment Health & Safety information   DOWNLOAD Type of environmental certification: PEFC FSC Chain of Custody certificate    DOWNLOAD Emissions from raw veneer: Zero Formaldehyde emissions (E0) and zero VOC's from raw veneer. To maintain E0 rating, specify E0 substrate and glue, and E0 water based low-VOC coating clear coat. Formaldehyde statement   DOWNLOAD Material Safety Data Sheet   DOWNLOAD
Fire Ratings
Fire Hazard Group 1 and Group 2 not possible at this stage. Closest matching veneer that achieves Group 2 on FLAMEBLOCK is Plantation Oak Fire Hazard Group 3 when glued onto 6mm and thicker Standard MDF and Particleboard DOWNLOAD FIRE HAZARD GROUP 3  ASSESSMENT REPORT IMPORTANT NOTICE - Briggs Fire Certificate(s)/Report(s) do not apply to FRMDF/veneers/laminates from other suppliers. They apply only to Briggs Veneers' Flameblock FRMDF/veneers/laminates/thicknesses as listed on our Fire Certificate(s)/Report(s). It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that the products used on their project are as named on these Fire Certificate(s)/Report(s). Briggs Veneers does not accept any responsibility for product substitution by others. Do not publish Briggs Fire Certificate(s)/Report(s) on any website or in product literature as they are the property of Warrington Fire and/or Briggs Veneers. Flameblock is designed and tested to meet the National Construction Code 2019 (NCC 2019) Volume 1, Specification C1.10 Section 4 for interior walls, ceilings and lift car interiors. Flameblock is not rated for use in other areas of buildings that may require fire-retardancy such as doors, around fireplaces, etc. Nor is it rated as “non-combustible”. Panels which have been modified such as with acoustic slotting or multilayered Flameblock are not covered. Briggs Veneers are not qualified to advise what Fire Hazard Group Numbers are required for your application - please seek the advice of a Fire Engineer Consultant or Building Certifier.

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