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Use of Timber


In this section, t-guide will describe how the exotic wood of the Silver Fir is utilized.
  • Dial 1 for information about timber construction architecture in Vorarlberg.
  • Dial 2 to hear about how this particular wood is used to build furniture.
  • Dial 3 to find out about the special uses for Silver Fir timber.
  • Dial 4 for information about the Silver Fir‘s veneer.
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Architectur

Timber architecture in Vorarlberg has become quite significant all over Europe.

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Furniture

The exotic wood of the Silver Fir is being increasingly used for interior fittings and the manufacturing of furniture.

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Special Use

Silver Fir timber is the preferred material when it comes to earth and water construction. The lagoon city of Venice is also said to be built on Fir posts.

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Veneer

Manufacturing veneers is the most decorative and at the same time, cheapest way to produce high quality surface materials from real wood.

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