Specifying Ash, Birch or Maple Face Veneers
for Wood Flush Doors

ROTARY CUT VENEER - GRADE A Bold random grain pattern; veneer from one log; matched for grain and color at veneer joints
For this Appearance:	Specify:
Color contrast (heartwood/sapwood)	Rotary cut, grade A per WDMA I.S. 1-A (1993), book matched · Natural ash · Natural birch · Natural maple
All lite colored wood1 (sapwood)	Rotary cut, grade A per WDMA I.S. 1-A (1993), book matched · White ash · White birch · White maple
All dark colored wood1 (heartwood)	Rotary cut, grade A per WDMA I.S. 1-A (1993), book matched · Brown ash · Red birch

PLAIN SLICED VENEER - GRADE A Cathedral and straight grain pattern; veneer from one log; matched for grain and color at veneer joints
For this Appearance:	Specify:
Color contrast (heartwood/sapwood)	Plain sliced, grade A per WDMA I.S. 1-A (1993), book matched · Natural ash · Natural birch · Natural maple
All lite colored wood1 (sapwood)	Plain sliced, grade A per WDMA I.S. 1-A (1993), book matched · White ash · White birch · White maple
All dark colored wood1 (heartwood)	Plain sliced, grade A per WDMA I.S. 1-A (1993), book matched · Brown ash · Red birch

ROTARY CUT VENEER - GRADE B (LOWER COST ALTERNATIVE) Bold random grain pattern; veneer may be from more than one log; pleasing matched2
For this Appearance:	Specify:
Color contrast (heartwood/sapwood)	Plain sliced, grade A per WDMA I.S. 1-A (1993), book matched · Natural ash · Natural birch · Natural maple
All lite colored wood1 (sapwood)	Plain sliced, grade A per WDMA I.S. 1-A (1993), book matched · White ash · White birch · White maple
All dark colored wood1 (heartwood)	Plain sliced, grade A per WDMA I.S. 1-A (1993), book matched · Brown ash · Red birch

1. Limited availability.
2. Pleasing match: A face containing component which provides a pleasing overall appearance. The grain of the various components need not be matched at the joins. Sharp color cantrasts at the joints are not permitted.

Additional information on face veneers may be found in the following publications:

• WDMA Industry Standard I.S. 1-A (1993) Architectural Flush Doors
• Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (HPVA) Interim Standard HP-1 1993 for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood.

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Resources

The following publications and other informational literature and videos can be ordered from the National Wood Window & Door Association by writing to:

WDMA 1400 E.
Touhy Ave., Suite G-54
Des Plaines, IL 60018.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS
ANSI/WDMA I.S.1-87 Series for Wood Flush Doors
WDMA I.S.1-A93 for Architectural Wood Flush Doors
ANSI/WDMA I.S. 2-93 for Wood Window Units
WDMA I.S. 3-88 for Wood Sliding Patio Doors
WDMA I.S. 4-94 for Water Repellent Preservative Non-Pressure Treatment for Millwork
WDMA I.S. 6-91 for Wood Stile & Rail Doors
WDMA I.S. 7-87 for Skylite/Roof Windows
WDMA I.S. 8-88 for Wood Swinging Patio Doors
WDMA I.S. 9-88 for Wood Primary Entrance Doors

INFORMATION LITERATURE
Installation Instructions for Fire-Rated Wood Doors
Installation of Exterior Wood Swinging Door Systems
Specifier’s Guide to Wood Windows and Doors
[A compendium of WDMA Standards with introductory remarks for use in construction specifications and other informational literature]
Wood Windows & Doors: The Most Natural Choice
Guide to Energy Saving Doors
Care & Finishing of Wood Windows
How to Store, Handle, Finish & Install & Maintain Wood Doors
Sources of Supply [WDMA Membership Directory]

VIDEO TAPES
Installing Wood Windows & Doors
[1/2-inch VHS available either in English or Spanish with Participant Notebook]
Wood Door and Hardware Compatibility [1/2-inch VHS]