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The main differences Walnut is rated at a 1010 on the Janka Hardness Scale. European Oak is a 1360 on the same scale. This means that Oak is more durable than Walnut and will stand up better against constant use and daily wear and tear. Walnut isn't the best flooring choice for high-traffic areas of the home.
“A [concrete] driveway can increase your property's value between 5 and 10 percent” says Fast Sales Homes. That means “a $500,000 home can increase...
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Yellow entry doors are bright and inviting and belong in the homes of people with an upbeat, positive disposition. Choosing a yellow door says...
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8×12 Storage Sheds: Things to Know 96 square feet of space is a medium-sized wood shed. With a structure this size, you can store a wide variety of...
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The sill plate consists of wood lumber – usually 2×6 or large. It helps create a flat and even surface for the construction of the framing. Since...
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Grown throughout the southeastern U.S., yellow pine is by far the strongest softwood on our list. It has the highest bending strength & compression strength of any softwood seen throughout North America. And it's high strength-to-weight ratio makes it popular for building trusses and joists.
Not all softwoods are built the same. This means the wood species that’s best suited for your project will change depending your the application’s needs. For instance, the outdoor bench on the patio is best constructed with a rot-resistant wood like redwood. On the other hand, the frame of a house should be built with a much stronger species like Douglas fir. Today, we are going to focus on the latter as bending strength comes into play in almost every project. To make sure we are on the same page, we need to discuss what bending strength actually represents. The bending strength of a piece of wood is measured by applying a force perpendicular to the wood’s grain. In this configuration, the strength of a wood board is maximized to incur a force. The reason for this is that wood fibers run through the grain in elongated strands. Thus, a force incurred by the end-grain can result in the wood fibers separating from each other and splitting the board in half. But when a force is applied perpendicular to the grain, the fibers need to actually break in order for the board to snap into two. For reference, consider splitting fire wood. When the ax pierces the end grain, the fibers diverge and the board easily cracks into two. Now if you were strike perpendicular to the grain, you’d have to chip away layers of wood fiber with multiple strokes.
How to Increase Home Value for Appraisal Improve your house's curb appeal. ... Mow and clean up your yard. ... Examine the exterior of your home....
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Steep Driveway Solutions Use Gravel and Sand on Your Driveway. The simplest solution to a steep driveway is to cover it with gravel, and maybe even...
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There is a basic principle in law that the owner of a property will also own the airspace above that property, to such a height as is necessary for...
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Table of Common Slopes in Architecture DEGREES GRADIENT PERCENT 4.76° 1 : 12 8.3% 7.13° 1 : 8 12.5% 10° 1 : 5.67 17.6% 14.04° 1 : 4 25% 15 more...
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