The floor rests on floor joists unless your home is built on a concrete slab. These are usually 2”x 8”, 2”x 10”, or 2”x 12” dimensional lumber, depending on the span between supports and the spacing between the joists themselves. The building code has mandated this for years. In recent times, engineered wood joists, essentially … Read more
We all consider wood a stiff material, but it’s not. All you have to do is take a thin branch from a tree or even a 1”x 4” and try to bend it to see how flexible wood is. Of course, the thickness of the wood and the type of wood affect just how adaptable … Read more
Plywood is an incredibly durable material, but it can be damaged. If a heavy item has been dropped onto the floor, or a piece of heavy furniture has been sitting for a long time, you might find yourself needing to remove a dent from plywood. Luckily, it is fairly easy to raise a dent, leaving … Read more
Plywood refers to a family of engineered wood products used to construct homes and buildings. However, the various types of plywood have found their way into many other products, including furniture, handicrafts, and industrial uses. Specialized plywood products have been developed for a wide variety of applications. One of the ways that plywood is used … Read more