Timber, veneer and the details between them.
Material intelligence.
BirchFolio is a specimen library for the architectural workshop: a place to compare face character, section geometry and conditioning notes before writing a project specification.
Specimen schedule
Nominal dimensions are reference examples. Inches, when selected, are rounded to three decimal places.
| Reference | Material / detail | Nominal size | Specification focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB–18 | Cross-laminated birch panel | 18 mm | Face repairs and edge plies |
| AS–22 | Kiln-conditioned ash board | 22 mm | Grain and moisture variation |
| SL–30 | Solid timber acoustic slat | 30 mm | Width and open spacing |
| VN–01 | Rotary-cut birch veneer | 1.5 mm | Layup and matching |
| JT–08 | Loose-tenon reference | 8 mm | Fit after conditioning |
| BK–12 | Backing panel specimen | 12 mm | Fixing and support |
Start at the edge
An exposed panel edge tells a different story from its face. Count the plies, inspect voids and describe whether the edge will be filled, lipped or left visible. A clean face does not establish a structural performance class.
A small, deliberate library
The library follows Baltic birch, ash boards and slatted assemblies through their workshop decisions. Each reference is a design specimen rather than a stock listing. Dimensions are illustrative starting points for drawings, not purchase-ready orders.
Specification sheets that travel well
Every chapter is a printable HTML sheet. Use the print control for a clean document suitable for saving as PDF. No registration is required, and the sheet retains its conditioning notes and limitations when printed.
Appearance is only one requirement
Keep face selection, bonding class, dimensional tolerance and the intended service environment separate in a specification. A material can meet an appearance brief and still be unsuitable for a damp interior or a load-bearing application.