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Three types of moisture conditions may exist which will forewarn of possible moisture problems:
1. Concrete floor moisture - Concrete floors directly in contact with the ground are never completely dry. Also, the moisture content of new concrete is high, regardless of grade levels. Resilient floors may be seriously affected when installed directly over wet concrete which is not sufficiently dry. 2. Wood floor moisture - Wherever a wood floor is constructed over an inadequately ventilated crawl space, resilient floors are not recommended. Crawl spaces must be at least 18 in. (45.72 cm) high and cross-ventilated. Wood floors constructed on sleepers directly over concrete slabs are susceptible to moisture penetration. Such moisture is trapped under the resilient flooring, resulting in deterioration of wood fiber. For this reason, resilient floors are not recommended for installation over this type of subfloor. 3. Surface moisture - Resilient floors may be installed in areas where excessive moisture exists.
Industry:Construction
The amount of moisture in wood expressed as a percentage of the weight of oven dried wood. Most hardwood flooring is manufactured at 6 to 9 percent moisture content.
Industry:Construction
Usually, a 45 degree angle cut in the laminate to create custom borders and insets. These cuts require that a new groove be cut and a spline inserted prior to final installation.
Industry:Construction
A wood floor that is predominately of wood, but also incorporates other materials, such as slate, stone, ceramic, marble or metal.
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a.) A general term used to describe discoloring in hardwoods. The discoloring ranges from greenish brown to black and has a high mineral content; also called mineral stain. b.) Wood containing an accumulation of mineral matter introduced by sap flow, causing an unnatural color ranging from greenish brown to black.
Industry:Construction
Having the appearance of milk or showing some whiteness, as when water is mixed with varnish or when a dried transparent film starts to turn white from moisture.
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Strips of cells extending radially within a tree. The rays serve primarily to store food and transport it through the tree. In some hardwood species, the rays form a conspicuous figure sometimes referred to as flecks. See Flecks.
Industry:Construction
Refers to a latex liquid used to prime dusty substrates or mix with an underlayment powder.
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