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2. Wood preservation - Wikipedia

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   Wood and bamboo can be buried in mud to help protect them from insects and decay. This practice is used widely in Vietnam to build farm houses consisting of a wooden structural frame, a bamboo roof frame and bamboo with mud mixed with rice hay for the walls. While wood in contact with soil will generally decompose more quickly than wood not in ...

3. Fire hardening - Wikipedia

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   Fire hardening is the process of removing moisture from wood, changing its structure and material properties, by charring it over or directly in a fire or a bed of coals. This has been thought to make a point, like that of a spear or arrow, or an edge, like that of a knife or axe, more durable and efficient for its use as a tool or weapon. An ...

4. Conservation and restoration of wooden furniture - Wikipedia

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   The recommended range for wooden furniture is 45–55% RH. [18] Impacts of change in RH on wooden furniture: [19] Low RH. Wood shrinks and splits; Joints become loose and the elements no longer fir together tightly; Veneers and inlays suffer – If the underlying carcase wood shrinks, cracks will appear in the veneer and inlays become loose

5. 15 Bed Frames You'd Never Guess Are Less Than $300 - AOL

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   Anspach Nipe Wood Platform Bed. Like the previous bed, this one comes in a lighter and darker finish. ... Look for metal and real wood because those are the most durable materials and will hold up ...

6. Found: 11 Wooden Bed Frames to Give Your Bedroom a Makeover - AOL

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   These are the best wooden bed frames—from modern headboards to frames with storage, these wood beds are sure to elevate your bedroom’s aesthetic. Found: 11 Wooden Bed Frames to Give Your ...

7. 7 Best Heated Cat Houses for Outdoor Cats to Keep Them Warm ...

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   The sturdy wooden construction may make it difficult to move The GDLF Outdoor Heated Cat Shelter provides a premium level of insulation and protection for your outdoor feline friends during harsh ...

8. Thermally modified wood - Wikipedia

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   Thermally modified wood is engineered wood that has been modified by a controlled pyrolysis process of wood being heated to (> 180 °C) in an oxygen free atmosphere. This process changes to the chemical structures of wood's cell wall components lignin , cellulose and hemicellulose which decreases its hygroscopy and thus increases dimensional ...

9. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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   Finishing is the final step of the manufacturing process that gives wood surfaces desirable characteristics, including enhanced appearance and increased resistance to moisture and other environmental agents. Finishing can also make wood easier to clean [3] and keep it sanitized, sealing pores that can be breeding grounds for bacteria. Finishing ...