Hook Hardwood Veneers is pleased to have an alliance with Weyerhaeuser for the North American distribution of LYPTUS® sliced veneers.

LYPTUS® is a Brasilian plantation grown product from trees harvested under renewable and sustainable guidelines encouraged by IBAMA, the Brazilian government authority responsible for implementation of CITES guidelines.

LYPTUS® veneers are stocked in Greensboro, North Carolina. Lumber, flooring and stock panels are available through Weyerhaeuser Building Materials Customer Service Centers.

For more information and contact details, please visit the web sites;

For veneers - contact Hookhardwoods
For lumber, flooring & stock panels - visit www.weyerhaeuser.com/lyptus

 

Are you looking for an environmentally friendly sustainable wood product
that can match Mahogany
and Cherry in appearance,
grain structure and color ?

Lyptus® veneer
is your answer!

 


Why LYPTUS®?

1) Aesthetic Reasons - Lyptus® is beautiful and comparable to Mahogany and Cherry in appearance.
2) Environmental Features - Few hardwoods have as strong an environmental performance as Lyptus®.
3) Availability - Unlike most certified and/or plantation-grown hardwoods, Lyptus® is readily available.
4) Cost - Even if the client is not looking for an "eco-wood", Lyptus® is a value engineering option compared against genuine Mahogany and domestic Cherry
5) Total Package - The wide range of Lyptus® products (lumber, flooring, veneer) allows architects to get exactly the type of look the client is looking for.

What is available?

Thickness: 0.6 mm (nominal 1/42") and 1.6 mm (nominal 1/16")
Width: 10 cm (3.9") and wider
Length: 200 cm (78 inches) and longer
Grades: AA, A, B, and C
Grain pattern: Flat cut and quarters. Limited availability of special figured and burl types.


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