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 Paula 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 to_do_list 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.... ...or is that ***....? 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 Paula 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 Paula 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 **Phoenix** 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 3442 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15909 1 376 |