Reinforced Globus Maple: An Excellent Alternative to Birch Plywood

Russian birch is – for a number of reasons that we’ll look into a little later – no longer a viable choice for your plywood requirements. If this is the first time you’ve heard the news, this might leave you feeling somewhat concerned. Or perhaps you’ve been considering plywood alternatives for some time now. No matter your situation, there’s no need to worry. Here at Garnica, we’ve got a great alternative to birch plywood: Reinforced Globulus Maple plywood. Keep reading to discover the material’s hero properties and exactly why it makes such a great alternative to birch plywood.

Reinforced Globulus Maple

So let’s not beat around the bush. Our Reinforced Globulus Maple has three main benefits, which here at Garnica we like to call the three Ss: strong, stylish and sustainable. Let’s dig a little deeper.

 It’s strong

As its name suggests, the Reinforced range is all about strength and resistance. Featuring a poplar and eucalyptus globulus combi core with maple faces, this plywood line boasts strength that challenges physics. When used in your construction projects, for instance, this translates into a finished piece that is long-wearing and capable of holding great weight. It’s also stable and easy to machine, making it a delight to work with.

It’s stylish

Maple is reputed for its subtle and consistent grain pattern – featuring the occasional swirl – which creates beautifully elegant interiors. Its multi-ply composition is the ideal selection for exposed edges in artistic furniture and fixtures. Sourced from North American plantations, the maple faces have been finished to create a smooth and uniform surface, meaning you won’t need to process it in any way. It’s quite simply ready to use.

It’s sustainable 

Like the vast majority of Garnica products, the core of this range is sourced from fast-growing EU plantations. Contributing to reforestation, rather than deforestation, Garnica plantations revolve around the principles of sustainable forest management. What’s more, poplar, which comprises the core plies of the range, is one of the trees with the greatest C02 absorption on the planet, averaging 22 tons per hectare a year. So you can feel good about your carbon footprint too.

Russian birch vs. maple

As a result of the present-day conflict in Ukraine, the European Union has implemented a number of restrictive measures against Russia. One of these is the ban on Russian birch. Avoiding this wood is essential if you are to avoid sanctions and comply with European Timber Regulations. Furthermore, the supply of the material has been disrupted due to the conflict, meaning there’s currently no steady supply.

So are you ready to make the switch? Choose maple over birch for your upcoming interior projects. Discover your nearest sales outlet today.