by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -T, Uncategorized
Determined by relative size and distribution of the wood elements. Described as coarse (large elements), fine (small elements) or even (uniform size of elements).
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -T, Uncategorized
The ability to resist a force acting on a member and tending to lengthen the member or pull the fibres apart lengthwise.
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -T, Uncategorized
The American term for lumber measure. (Green tally refers to measurement before kilning and net tally to measurement after kilning.)
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -T, Uncategorized
A type of oil used to finish wood. It is extracted from the seeds of the tung tree.
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -T, Uncategorized
See “Moldings”.
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -T, Uncategorized
Moldings used to transition from hardwood to another flooring type.
