Thank you for your feedback. From time to time, there are defects in the material that need to be cut out of the roll. The roll is then taped back together, which is why there may be a splice. We can assure you that the raw material is purchased from similar vendor's as the other company mentioned, so there should not be a difference between the wood or adhesive. If you can contact our office directly, we would be happy to send you replacement material at no cost.