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What are hardwood lumber companies doing about reforestation?
Many hardwood lumber companies try to push for reforestation by replacing the trees that they cut with multiple new ones. A common practice is to plant three or four trees for every one that is cut down.
What name is given to trees that keep their leaves in the winter?
Trees that drop their leaves for winter are in a group called "Deciduous".
Is the oldest tree in the world hardwood or softwood?
The terms coniferous and deciduous refer to trees, rather than particular kinds of forests. Forests described as coniferous or deciduous are those containing primarily those kinds of trees. Coniferous trees are trees which don't change over the seasons, like evergreens and other pine trees.
What adaptation of oaks and hickories allows them to replace pine trees in succession?
Pines softwood and shorter lived trees and eventually the germination of new pines gets shaded out by the canopies of the long lived, deciduous hardwood trees like oak and hickory.
Are softwood trees in the rainforest?
The rain forest has hardwood and softwood trees. Softwood trees grow all over the world. Pine is a good example of softwood.
Why do they cut down hard trees in Brazil?
Hardwood trees in Brazil are often cut down for their valuable timber, which is in high demand for furniture, flooring, and other construction purposes. This deforestation can have negative impacts on the local ecosystem, including loss of biodiversity and disruption of indigenous communities.
Is it better to nail down or glue down hardwood floors?
Nail it.
What wood is paper made of?
Paper is typically made from trees, with softwood trees like pine and spruce being commonly used due to their long fibers. Hardwood trees like oak and birch can also be used for specialty papers. The wood is broken down into pulp, which is then processed into paper.
How do you properly install blinds using hold down brackets?
To properly install blinds using hold down brackets, first mount the brackets at the bottom of the window frame. Then, insert the blinds into the brackets and secure them in place. Adjust the blinds to the desired position and test to ensure they are securely held down.
Can you glue down hardwood floor on top of ceramic floor?
Not the best idea. Hardwood floor should be angle nailed down, but obviously you cant do that. I think hardwood flooring would dry out and separate in places if glued.
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.
Which is the best steam cleaner for hardwood?
Hardwood should not be steam cleaned. Virtually every hardwood flooring manufacturer states that steam on a hardwood floor in time will damage it. Forcing steam down into the seams of the floor will inevitably cause moisture damage.
