Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Storing repurposed timber 3Dec 12, 2018 1:12 pm kks It is fascinating how to best way to preseve most timber is just to use it and store it in ways that allow the timber get dry most rapidly after wetting. Paints and flashing and covers, like tarps, just lead to eventual rot. I've had many mixed suggestions. Some folk say just put tarp over them and others say leave it open so long as they are spaced out with bits of timber every few layers to allow airflow... I would have thought putting heavy duty tarp would keep them dry? Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15907 Thanks Simon, I guess I'm no concerned with the volume of the noise rather that dead and hollow sound and feel that is associated with floating floors. But I'm not sure… 3 6141 The most likely cause of your timber swelling (parquetry?) is either a plumbing leak or carelessly leaving water on floors after use or both. Without seeing, i am ignoring… 1 3276 |