Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Apr 21, 2008 1:50 pm Hi was wondering if someone can help me decipher this....
ROSEGUM TIMBER FLOORING (self explanatory) 88X18MM (would this mean 88mm wide and 18mm thick?) FULL FEATURE GRADE (this I really don't know what it means?) TONGUE & GROOVED (yep again this is pretty self explanatory) END MATCHED (Nope no idea here?) Re: Can Anyone Help Me Decipher Timber Flooring Terms Please? 2Apr 21, 2008 8:01 pm Let me see if I can………
ROSEGUM TIMBER FLOORING (self explanatory) 88X18MM (would this mean 88mm wide and 18mm thick?) Yes! FULL FEATURE GRADE (this I really don't know what it means?) Possibly real timber? TONGUE & GROOVED (yep again this is pretty self explanatory) END MATCHED (Nope no idea here?) The ends are the same? ![]() Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Can Anyone Help Me Decipher Timber Flooring Terms Please? 4Apr 21, 2008 8:11 pm http://www.mountaintimberproducts.com.au/PAGES/FAQ.html
What does end-matched mean? A: End-matched means the board has a tongue and groove on the ends as well as the sides, allowing for neat joins, and securing the ends of the boards into all the boards around it. A great team effort..... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Can Anyone Help Me Decipher Timber Flooring Terms Please? 5Apr 21, 2008 8:12 pm ![]() Quote: END MATCHED (Nope no idea here?) The ends are the same? Could it mean that the grain is matched up?? to look like one continuos piece? Correct. ![]() Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Can Anyone Help Me Decipher Timber Flooring Terms Please? 6Apr 21, 2008 8:13 pm From http://www.astfloors.com.au/products.htm
Full feature floors have lots of interesting natural growth features dispersed throughout the timber displaying a variety of permissible features and because of this provides a unique looking floor which works well in high traffic areas in residential and industrial buildings and in any room where a relaxed warm rustic look is sought. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Can Anyone Help Me Decipher Timber Flooring Terms Please? 7Apr 21, 2008 8:15 pm ![]() http://www.mountaintimberproducts.com.au/PAGES/FAQ.html What does end-matched mean? A: End-matched means the board has a tongue and groove on the ends as well as the sides, allowing for neat joins, and securing the ends of the boards into all the boards around it. A great team effort..... Well done!! Makes sense! ![]() Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Can Anyone Help Me Decipher Timber Flooring Terms Please? 8Apr 21, 2008 8:17 pm It's fairly logical really...I just used the googlecampus part of my brain.... ![]() mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Can Anyone Help Me Decipher Timber Flooring Terms Please? 9Apr 21, 2008 8:21 pm Kyton, full feature grade would most probably mean that the timber shows the gum veins veins etc and the other natural features of timber.
Do you have a manufacturer name? If so, possibly check their website and see what the specs might be? One other thing, what is the Janka Hardness level of the timber - very important if you want it to last? Re: Can Anyone Help Me Decipher Timber Flooring Terms Please? 10Apr 21, 2008 8:21 pm Quote: It's fairly logical really...I just used the googlecampus part of my brain.... ...or is that ***....? ***!! I had to use good old grey matter to come up with my answer!! ![]() Paula Re: Can Anyone Help Me Decipher Timber Flooring Terms Please? 11Apr 21, 2008 8:26 pm ![]() Quote: It's fairly logical really...I just used the googlecampus part of my brain.... ...or is that ***....? ***!! I had to use good old grey matter to come up with my answer!! ![]() You said "old" not me....! mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Can Anyone Help Me Decipher Timber Flooring Terms Please? 13Apr 21, 2008 8:35 pm ![]() Quote: It's fairly logical really...I just used the googlecampus part of my brain.... ...or is that ***....? ***!! I had to use good old grey matter to come up with my answer!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Can Anyone Help Me Decipher Timber Flooring Terms Please? 14Apr 21, 2008 8:39 pm ![]() Kyton, full feature grade would most probably mean that the timber shows the gum veins veins etc and the other natural features of timber. Do you have a manufacturer name? If so, possibly check their website and see what the specs might be? One other thing, what is the Janka Hardness level of the timber - very important if you want it to last? Thought I'd restate *P*'s point because I think in our cross chat this one may have been lost.... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard I believe that liquidated damaged should be amount of actual loss to the owner from the delays. The issue in all of this is building industry lobbying and contributing to… 5 4164 ![]() Thanks Pulse, thats really helpful and very much appreciated. Also thanks for the pointer on sheathing, thats me watching too many american youtube videos! 6 4018 ![]() |