Welcome to the third issue of Wood Works for the Specifier
for 2013. Let us know what topics are of interest to you and we'll keep you updated throughout the year.
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Product Update: Appalachian Traditions
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 Appalachian Traditions™ offers a popular lumber look, with plywood's great properties with each panel is plank matched for a unique look.
 Available in 5 different species (Birch, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, and Oak) for a total of 10 different veneers to meet many project needs.
Read more about Appalachian Traditions, order samples or download our product brochure. To specify it for your next project, call (800) 637-1609 or visit www.cfpwood.com.
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Resources for the Architect and Design Community
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 Columbia Forest Products now offers 4 different sample boxes -- PureBond, Appalachian Traditions, The FinishLine, and StainSelect -- and a comprehensive Specification Binder. If you would like to add any of these items to your resource library please email us. For free single samples you may order now by clicking here. |
| Columbia Forest Products Green Products Webpages |
 Columbia Forest Products has updated our website to include more comprehensive information on the different LEEDŽ rating systems (LEED NC, LEED CI, etc.) and the NAHB Green Home Building Standard. Click here to review our information and if you need more detailed information contact the LEED AP for your area for additional help. We are also planning to add some more information on Living Building Challenge in 2013. |
| Columbia Forest Products In The News |
 Columbia Forest Products Introduces New Corporate Brand Identity, Logo and Tagline. To find out more, click here. Mod Mom Furniture Partners with Columbia Forest Products, click here for more.  Announcing the winners of Columbia Forest Products 2nd Annual PureBond Quality Awards. To find out more and see our winners, click here. |
PureBond Fabricator Network (PFN) Update
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 Since Columbia Forest Products launched the PureBond Fabricator Network (PFN) in the summer of 2008 more than 800 fabricators from across North America have joined the program. You can be assured that a PFN member will use our product if you specify it, so you have the peace of mind that what you specify will be used (and not something cheaper or inferior being subbed in its place). If you have suggestions on fabricators to add to our program or would like more information, please contact us.
To find a PFN member, just visit www.cfpwood.com and click on the link for "PureBond Fabricator" to try our new and improved search tool.
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Continuing Education Offerings from Columbia Forest Products
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 "Making the Most of Real Woods" is a continuing education offering on Interiors & Sources website. Go to www.interiorsandsources.com/ceus and follow the instructions. The article has been approved for one hour of continuing education credit (0.1 CEU) as approved by IDCEC or one Learning Unit (LU) as approved by AIA. The article, sponsored by Columbia Forest Products, gives some great information on the history behind decorative hardwood plywood and how to responsibly specify it.
We have launched our newest continuing education presentation. The presentation is titled "Decorative Hardwood Plywood & Veneer: Beautiful by Nature". It is AIA and GBCI approved for continuing education. This presentation will cover the basics of decorative hardwood plywood (adhesives, cores, and veneers), how to successfully specify it, and its green attributes. If you are interested in scheduling a presentation send an e-mail to info@cfpwood.com.
Columbia Forest Products will be doing a webinar of our AIA/GBCI approved presentation "Decorative Hardwood Plywood & Veneer: Beautiful by Nature" on Tuesday, September 17th from 12 pm to 1 pm Eastern time. The course has been approved for one Learning Unit (LU) as approved by AIA, and is approved for 1 GBCI CE Hour. Check our website www.columbiaforestproducts.com or www.greence.com for registration information.
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Visit our project gallery section of our website to view inspiring projects from coast to coast that have used Columbia's PureBond decorative hardwood plywood. You will find examples of both commercial and residential projects featuring different decorative panels that we offer.
 Do you have a job that includes our plywood? If so we would love to feature your project. Please contact us at info@cfpwood.com. Just submit high-quality digital photos and we'll credit your firm, architect, designer, fabricator and/or photographer. We want to see your creations in our portfolio!
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2013 Tradeshow Update Update
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Click on the events section of our website to find the upcoming shows where Columbia Forest Products will be exhibiting at in 2013 including:
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 CONSTRUCT in Nashville, TN from Wednesday, September 25th to Friday, September 27th at Booth #459.
- GreenBuild Expo 2013 in Philadelphia, PA from Wednesday, November 20th to Thursday, November 21st at Booth #1542.
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Questions on a LEED Project? Contact a Columbia LEED AP!
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If you need help with specifying materials that contribute to LEEDŽ credits or need help with a LEED submittal, Columbia's LEED AP team is ready to help!
Steve Chavez: (800) 694-9663 or schavez@cfpwood.com
Paul Davis: (503) 330-1852 or pdavis@cfpwood.com
Richard Poindexter: (800) 637-1609 or rpoindexter@cfpwood.com
To find the LEED AP for your area download our LEED-Compliant Product Grid and contact map click here.
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From the tree to works of art: A guide to understanding the hardwood plywood standard.
An introduction from Ang Schramm!
FREE copy our Hardwood Plywood Grading Guide, a handy reference to understanding popular hardwood plywood and veneer face grades!
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