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Find out why wood veneer can be the best alternative to hardwood, practical considerations, how to match and apply veneer, and the different grades.

The Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS 1st & 2nd Edition) contain installation requirements that AWI has supplanted with the ANSI/AWI 0620-2018- Finish Carpentry/Installation standard for the specification and installation of interior architectural woodwork. The AWS clarifies guidelines, information, and principles required for the fabrication, finishing, and installation of architectura (more...)

Wood veneer is thin slices of wood that are glued to flat panels such as doors, cabinets, and walls. Find out more about wood veneer's history, benefits & more.

Find out more about the different types of wood veneer available, which woods they are made from and when to use each type of veneer.

Architectural wall paneling, including transparent finish wall paneling, is used to enhance the style of many woodworking projects because it improves the aesthetic value. While most wall panels look stylish and beautiful, it is often a woodworker’s challenge to build architectural panels that meet both design specifications and AWI Standards.   The Importance of Wall Paneling In any wal (more...)

The Individual Drafting Accreditation is offered as a component of the Quality Certification Program (QCP). It’s one of the industry’s best-recognized quality assessment tools for drafters in architectural woodwork and is mainly designed for drafters and engineers who want to deliver high-quality projects, exceed client expectations and gain knowledge of the current AWI Standards. What is QCP (more...)