by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -M, Uncategorized
An extremely narrow bevel along a cutting edge, which increases the sharpness angle for greater edge durability.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -M, Uncategorized
Medium density fiberboard, very stable underlay for counter tops etc. to be covered with laminate.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -M, Uncategorized
Lumber that has been evaluated by mechanical stress rating equipment; each piece is nondestructively tested and marked to indicate the modulus of elasticity. MSR lumber is also required to meet certain visual requirements.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -M, Uncategorized
The weight of water contained in wood expressed as a percentage of the weight of the oven dry wood. NOFMA/NWFA hardwood flooring is manufactured at 6 to 9 percent moisture content, with a 5 percent allowance for pieces up to 12 percent moisture content.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -M, Uncategorized
The equivalent fibre stress at maximum load. A constant used in structural design and obtained by loading pieces of wood to destruction. Modulus of rupture is an accepted criterion of strength, although it is not a true stress because the formula by which it is...
