Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: Low E glass - are you using it, pros and cons 62Oct 21, 2021 3:43 pm alexp79 Should be possible 2-3 times during lifetime. The layer of real timber is usually thick enough for that Technicaly you can, but you lose the finish and lacquer/oil and UV coatings, and texturing. I cannot see any situation where its feasible to sand engineered timber down. Engineered timber as you probably already know is manufactured, sanded, treated and protected under fine conditions in a factory, u like solid timber which is all done on site. This is why engineered timber is superior in finish quality, strength and finish compared to solid timber. It also potentially may warp or bend less over time than solid timber due to the multi layer plywood they use as the backing piece under the veneer oak. It offeres moisture and temperature compatibility and resistance that solid timber would be susceptible to. In any casecl, personally I can never see myself sanding engineered timber and re finishing it. The cost and labour involved would likely be more than buying brand new engineered timber and ripping out the old and installing new ones. And you would never get the same finish as you get brand new. Re: Low E glass - are you using it, pros and cons 63Oct 21, 2021 3:44 pm alexp79 Should be possible 2-3 times during lifetime. The layer of real timber is usually thick enough for that Its also only 2-3mm thick, some provide thicker up to 5-6mm but cost almost as much as solid timber prices. 0 2348 If you can calculate the reasonable charged head from let's say 100mm below the gutter to the top of where the vertical riser's horizontal discharge pipe will be, that… 11 17971 Those span tables can be pushed a little for a low deck if you dont mind a little flex. Last deck I did, I pushed it a little and it was still rock solid - no noticeable… 6 14518 |