by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -W, Uncategorized
A waterproof floor is one with very good moisture resistance. In some cases, flooring can be treated or sealed to make it waterproof.
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -W, Uncategorized
Varies from pale yellow-brown with a pinkish tint. Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast. Grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven texture. Medium bending and crushing strength. Rated as very durable. Low stiffness. Used for cabinetry,...
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -W, Uncategorized
Typically used as the first coat of a finish. The wash coat is used to change the appearance or porosity of a surface.
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -W, Uncategorized
Ability to absorb shock with some permanent deformation and more or less injury to a specimen. Work to maximum load is a measure of the combined strength and toughness of wood under bending stresses.
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -W, Uncategorized
The weight of dry wood depends upon the cellular space, i.e. the proportion of wood substance to air space. Values are given for each species in kg/m3 at 12% MC.
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -W, Uncategorized
Any distortion of a piece of flooring from its true plane that may occur in seasoning.
