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Wood Floors are extremely easy to clean, and are great for both Summer and Winter. Another wonderful thing about them is that if you do want a more cozy atmosphere for the Winter, you can put down a fluffy rug and Voila!
I highly recommend them!
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Is the oldest ring on a tree the middle ring or the outer ring?
The inner ring. The tree grows a pith up the middle and grows outward from there. The summer wood, which grows in the spring and summer, makes the bulk of the wood, and the winter wood, grows in fall and winter, makes the darker, denser wood, referred to as the rings. It is because of the switching between the summer and winter wood that you can usually determine the age of a cut tree to within a year or two.
Are bamboo wood floors stronger than other wood?
There are many advantages of having bamboo wood floors and there are some disadvantages. There is no actual test proving that bamboo wood floors are better or stronger than wood floors. It really just depends on your personal preference.
What are the advantages of Brazilian cherry wood floors?
Brazilian cherry wood floors are more durable than American cherry wood floors. This has to do with the fact that Brazilian cherry wood is not the wood of a cherry tree, but of a tree called jatoba.
Can the density of a planrt change?
Yes, the 'summer wood" and the "winter wood" of a tree may have different densities. And "compression wood" which forms under branches, has a higher s.g. again.
Can you clean wood floors with a steam mop?
No, you cannot clean wood floors with a steam mop. The steam will cause the wood to bubble and will get a mould underneath it.
When building a deck should the slats touch each other?
no. there should be a gap to allow for drainage and more importantly expansion. in the summer wood swells so there should be a small gap and a larger one in the winter when the wood is contracted. about 3/8 of an inch in winter application is plenty so the wood can swell freely in the summer and not buckle.
Tips To Make Wood Floors Shine?
Although there are many types of flooring, wood floors are gaining in popularity. You can make your wood floors shine by using a protective wax made especially for wood floors. The wax will help protect the floor from scratches and spills. Clean the floor before you wax by using a wood floor cleaner.
What is the percent of moisture difference for Wood Floors?
The moisture difference between Wood floors and wood sub floors would be 4% Plywood sub floors are about 12 to 13% here in Northern Calif. and the wood flooring is usually from 7-9 % .Now of coarse moisture and RH plays into the picture too. The ocean & lake areas may have a greater % of moisture in their wood sub floors due to greater RH
What is the strongest wood for hardwood floors?
Maple and Cherry are the strongest wood and also good choice for hardwood floors. In Spite of this, these hardwood floors gives a pleasant look to your floor.
How many pieces of wood did the Pilgrims cut a day?
Pilgrims needed more wood in the winter than the summer. In the summer, wood would be needed for building and cooking. Scholastic has a wonderful website on the Pilgrims, the Wampanog and the First Thanksgiving. It talks about chores including firewood.
How do you dewax wood floors?
there are steamers that will remove the wax from floors. you can buy or rent them.
Is a wire bottom or a wood bottom better for a rabbit nest box?
A wire bottom in summer to promote air circulation. And a wood bottom in winter to prevent drafts.
