Category: Glossary of Terms -M

An imaginary stress necessary to stretch a piece of material to twice its length, compress it to half its length. Values for the individual species are given in megapascals (MPa – equivalent to N/m2), and are based on testing small clear pieces of dry wood.

millimetres

Thousand board feet

cubic metres

square metres

metres

There are a number of different types of moldings (aka trim and transition pieces) that are installed to cover expansion joints and to enhance the performance and appearance of the hardwood floor.

A finish which requires moisture in the air before it can cure.

The amount of moisture in wood. Wood is hygroscopic, meaning it gains or loses moisture until it is in equilibrium with the humidity and temperature of the air. This is why it is important for wood flooring to acclimate before it is installed.

See “Vapor Barrier”.