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Probably because it's more durable than soft wood - therefore it lasts longer before it needs to be replaced.
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Which wood is environmentally friendly hardwood or soft?
The answer isSoftwood All trees, deciduous and coniferous, hardwood and softwood, are vital to our environment on earth.
Is it better to nail down or glue down hardwood floors?
Nail it.
Can you install a new hardwood floor over existing hardwood floor?
Nope, you need to take out the old one, i believe. Edit - No, I disagree with this. This depends on the situation. If you have a hardwood floor installed on top of plywood, it is generally better to remove the hardwood and replace it. But, if there is no subfloor (and this is sometimes the case in the older homes in our area), then sometimes it is actually fine to install on top of the hardwood. The hardwood (or often pine if it's older) then becomes the subfloor and then you can nail on top of that. It is important, though, that the hardwood is installed perpendicular (or diagonal to that) for better installation. Oh, and it's important to look at heights and make sure there is enough clearance for the wood and that doors can be opened (or shaved).
What is hardwood used for in construction?
It can be used for hardwood floors.
What is the process of a hardwood floor installation?
To install hardwood, first you need a bare floor, then you install the lined paper barrier, then you nail in the hardwood strips, sand it down, and then add a finish such as poly.
Are cannister vaccuums better for cleaning hardwood floors?
yes they are excellent and better for cleaning hardwood floors. It is highly recommended from many sources to use them on hardwood floors. They work best on hardwood and tile floors.
Which wood is environmentally friendly hardwood or soft?
The answer isSoftwood All trees, deciduous and coniferous, hardwood and softwood, are vital to our environment on earth.
What is better for resale hardwood floors or ceramic tile?
Hardwood floors. They look much nicer.
What makes hardwood floors unique and what is the advantage that hardwood floors have over carpet?
Hardwood floors are much better than carpets. They first of all are easier to clean and secondly have a much more elegant look to them and are better.
Are rubber casters or polyurethane ones better for a hardwood floor?
Rubber casters are better for a hardwood floor as they will not scratch the wood surface and not leave black marks on your floor.
How does bamboo hardwood flooring compare to other types of hardwood floors?
Bamboo hardwood flooring is actually a lot better in many aspects compared to other hardwood flooring. Bamboo is very versatile and is more likely to hold up when compared to other hardwood flooring.
Is the Quaking Aspen a hardwood tree?
The Quaking Aspen or Populus tremula , by virtue of being deciduous, is classed as a hardwood, the wood ,because of the rapid growth , does not produce a good hardwood, the longer the growth takes the better the hardwood, it is used for matchsticks and papermaking.
Is it better to nail down or glue down hardwood floors?
Nail it.
Is it better to use hardwood or bamboo for your flooring?
It depends on your needs. Bamboo is lighter and more eco-friendly, while hardwood is more traditional and cheaper.
Is a hardwood tree better for paper making or is a softwood?
It doesn't really matter softwood makes soft paper and hardwood makes normal paper
Which is better hardwood or tile?
I think it would come down to personalpreference but hardwood in a kitchen or bathroom can prove to be a mistake because of the water damage & water leakage factor. hardwood definitely gives you more back when its time to resale.
Is hardwood floor better than rug?
The flooring is all up to you. If you prefer a hardwood floor, go with that. If you want a rug floor, that's okay too. You can always do a combo of them, and make some of your floor hardwood, and the rest rug.
