5. Myths and misconceptions.
a). For terraces is only suitable corrugated, "non-slip" profile. This is not so. Tick right after sanding and a coat of oil has non-slip, velvety surface. On the contrary, the groove profile has radioshow: dirt and dust clogged in the slits that are difficult to clean and cannot easily be smoothed. In the end, for quality repairs terraces after some time it will require complete sanding to smooth the surface.
b). "Teak is not absorbs water." Wrong. Any living tree susceptible to deformation under the influence of moisture. To limit exposure to moisture can only be sealed with varnish, chemical processing and other special methods. |
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Teak is used for wet areas mainly because of resistance to rot, insects, etc.
in). "The harder the wood, the better." Not quite. Denser wood will be slightly more resistant to mechanical stress and abrasion, but may behave unpredictably when a sudden drop in temperature and humidity. Often solid rocks laid on the terraces, cracks appear after the "Russian winter". When choosing, pay attention to all the characteristics of wood in General, not just for a better price, color and density of the tree.
g). "The tick is the same everywhere". Be careful. There are several breeds in the Russian name which includes the word "Tick", but they belong to a different Botanical family. Good examples are "African Teak" (Iroko, Kambala) or "Brazilian Teak" (Kumar). These exotic hardwood similar to Teak in color, but have a different texture, fiber and other completely different properties. Ask yourself: what is valued Tick, if there is a cheaper breed?
d). "To put it simply". Strictly speaking, in the process of installation is no big deal, except the use of the special knowledge, experience, specific tools and materials. The result is illiterate installation may be the need for local repair of the floor structure/terrace and full replacement of all the material.
Typical cases of "simple styling" floor repaired in 1-2 years:
- The parquet tongue/groove or Board tenon/groove in wet areas (usually the bathrooms). Cheap parquet laying in the "risk zone" for the tree often leads to irreversible deformations and requires serious intervention. Deck laying - more expensive, but allows you to not worry about future problems with the floor.
- Plastic fasteners or supports on the terraces. Usually short-lived. Especially when there is saving on materials. Plastic is gradually destroyed by the impact of the external environment, and if solid wood is held only by a plastic fastener that allows for separation of the floor from the base.
Metal fasteners on the terraces. Two standard options: the fasteners holding the Board behind the groove (longitudinal slot on the side) or fastening screws on top of the Board. And in fact, and in another case, a so-called "conflict materials: wood and metal under the influence of the external environment are deformed in different ways. Several cycles of expansion (swelling) and drying wood (especially in the conditions of Russian winter) usually lead not only to the appearance of traces of oxidation on the tree, but also to the warping and cracks in the area of the junction with metal. Not to mention that experiencing loads of dense wood can pull or simply cut off a nail or screw. The result is a large - scale repair of floor coverings.
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