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79Mechanical Strength Properties of Timber
A treatise on Timber wood and read more about mechanical strength properties of timber.
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76How to Carve Oak And Other Hardwood Tree Trunks Into Beautiful And Useful Wood Art
The Folk Artist Krypto explains how to take freshly cut hardwood tree trunks and carve them into beautiful one-piece wood art. Proper seasoning of the wood and a patient cutting procedure are vital to prevent checking and splitting of the wood fibers. Krypto also discusses sealing techniques to aid in the control of water eveaporation from the green wood.
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87Why Wood Expansion Gaps are Necessary when you are Installing Hardwood Floors and flooring
What is an expansion gap and is it really necessary to leave the recommended 3/4" gaps around the perimeter of the room to protect against hardwood floor expansion? First of all, an expansion gap is nothing more than a space that is left between...
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83Best Pet Friendly Flooring Options for Dogs
So, you have pets...more specifically dogs...and you are looking at the best flooring options if you own pets. Which do you choose? Hardwood? Bamboo? Laminate? Carpet? I recently had to do a ton of research on hardwood floors and what type of...
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78Why Bamboo Wood Floors are Eco-friendly and Great For Wood Flooring
Installation of bamboo wood floors is an appealing alternative to the traditional hardwood flooring, owing to its actual resemblance to hardwoods. Manufacturers and retailers of bamboo wood floors attest to its toughness, longevity as well as its resistance to pests and humidity, while having the extra advantage of being eco-friendly.
17 comments86Hardwood Flooring Prices: The Cost per Square Foot
It is the budget that kills remodeling projects, right? Nothing new here. It is no secret that installing hardwood floors can be tough on the pocket book. The reality is that it will typically exceed a...
1 comment78Should You Install a hardwood floor before or after you install cabinets
Next to using felt paper or rosin paper it seems like the experts are split as to what is better; should you install the cabinets before laying the hardwood floors or visa versa? The case for installing the floors first before the kitchen...
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785 Best Hard Floor Cleaners
I've lived all over the USA and never once happened to have hardwood floors in any of my apartments or homes. When I moved to Europe, I was surprised to find that nearly every flat I looked at had nothing but hard floors, whether it be wood or...
81Steps for Repairing a Scratched Wood Floor
Many people think that they have to hire a professional to clean up a hardwood floor that's become marred with scratches. While it's certainly true that there are professionals out there who can be of great assistance when you have a truly damaged...
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82Properties and Characteristics of Timber
The weight of piece of wood depends on several factors. It will obviously vary with the amount of water it contains. For this reason it is important that, when the weight of timber is stated, the moisture...
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