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2. Building material - Wikipedia

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   Wood-cement compatibility is the ratio of a parameter related to the property of a wood-cement composite to that of a neat cement paste. The compatibility is often expressed as a percentage value. To determine wood-cement compatibility, methods based on different properties are used, such as, hydration characteristics, strength, interfacial ...

3. Flooring - Wikipedia

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   The common installation method for laminate flooring is a floating installation, which means the floor connects to each other to form interlocked flooring system and is not attached to the sub-floor which means it is free to "float" over a variety of sub-floors. This includes existing flooring like ceramic tile and hardwood floors.

4. Wood flooring - Wikipedia

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   Wood flooring is a popular feature in many houses. Engineered wood flooring consists of two or more layers of wood adhered together to form a plank. Typically, engineered wood flooring uses a thin layer of a more expensive wood bonded to a core constructed from cheaper wood. The increased stability of engineered wood is achieved by running each ...

5. List of building materials - Wikipedia

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   Wood, carpentry. Rough carpentry (unfinished) Heavy timbers, log home, timber framing or "post and beam" Bamboo; Engineered wood, dimensional lumber. Stud, joist, rafter; Treated lumber and wood decking; Sheathing, subflooring, panelling. Plywood, shiplap, tongue and groove; Oriented strand board; Parallel strand lumber or "PSL" Glued laminated ...

6. Floor - Wikipedia

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   Materials commonly called flooring include wood flooring, laminated wood, ceramic tile, stone, terrazzo, and various seamless chemical floor coatings. The choice of material for floor covering is affected by factors such as cost, endurance, noise insulation, comfort and cleaning effort, and sometimes concern about allergens. [1]

7. Home repair - Wikipedia

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   Water infiltration is one of the most insidious sources of home damage. Small leaks can lead to water stains, and rotting wood. Soft, rotten wood is an inviting target for termites and other wood-damaging insects. Left unattended, a small leak can lead to significant structural damage, necessitating the replacement of beams and framing.