Why Specify by Log Number?

It’s not enough to choose a species

Veneer is a natural material—and no two logs are exactly the same.

Even in the same species, logs vary in color, grain, figure, and natural markings. And size varies tremendously. The right flitch should handle your project without waste—not too big, too small, too short, or too long for your needs.

That’s why it’s important to select not just the general species, but the right log within a species—one that meets your aesthetic and dimensional needs exactly.

We’ll help you find that log. And we encourage you to include your exact log number on all your bidding documents: Far too often, logs are switched out for lesser quality logs during the bidding process. Include the log number on your specs, and you’ll help ensure the log you selected will be the log that shows up at your project—exactly as you specified it.

Explore the rest of this specification section to find a step-by-step guide to specifying veneer, to see what resources we offer architects and designers, and to learn the terms we use when we talk about veneer.