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GARAGE – Not only will your wood stay dry, but it won't be covered in snow during winter. The only issue is that there isn't much airflow in a garage so you'll want to avoid stacking your wood in the garage if it's too wet. It will take longer for your wood to dry under those conditions.
One of the most common floor systems used in multi-story commercial construction is concrete placed on metal decking. The concrete is typically...
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Let’s be realistic, most people don’t think about ordering firewood until fall. A nip in the air is what gets people thinking about a nice cozy fire. Normally, conditions are wet in the fall so chances are, your firewood will have absorbed some moisture. What you may not know is that some moisture is a good thing. As the water content of the log burns, it actually raises the amount of heat put out by the log. Wood that has been seasoned more than 2 years will actually put out much less heat than a log that was seasoned for only one year. On the other hand, wood with too much moisture will be impossible to light and cause a huge headache. 15-20% moisture is best for indoor burning. It’s important to understand the difference between Seasoned wood and Green wood. Green wood is unseasoned. It comes from a fresh living tree that still has sap and moisture in its living cells. Seasoned wood is wood that has dried long enough to allow the living moisture to dry out. Seasoned wood acts as a sponge that absorbs moisture from the elements around it, but is able to dry within days if it has warmth and good air circulation unlike Green wood.
Spray foam insulation for metal buildings is an excellent way to control the climate in your business. Spray foam has effective insulation...
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Garages may have doors and other openings on one, two, or even all four sides. However, those doors close to create an entirely enclosed box....
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Learn More »When storing wood under shelter, it would depend on personal preference and ease of handling. When split wood is stored outdoors bark down, it is possible that water can collect in the u-shaped trough, causing prolonged drying and accelerating decay.
The National Association of State Foresters has published an article debating whether to stack firewood bark up or bark down. They concluded that there are benefits and drawbacks to both ways. When storing wood under shelter, it would depend on personal preference and ease of handling. When split wood is stored outdoors bark down, it is possible that water can collect in the u-shaped trough, causing prolonged drying and accelerating decay. When storing the split wood bark up, it was questioned whether the bark would protect wood from long-term photo-degradation, but it wouldn’t degrade the wood enough to significantly affect thermal output. It was suggested that smaller logs be put perpendicular under stacks of wood to allow for better air-flow and reduce the chance of infestation. View the full article to learn more.
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The flush mechanism is powered by electricity. The user experience is the most similar to a regular flush toilet: press the button, water comes...
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