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Vapor Barrier
A type of underlayment that protects the flooring from moisture coming from the subfloor (e.g. a concrete subfloor).
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UV-Cured
Factory wood finishes that are cured with Ultra Violet lights rather than heat.
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Urethane
A chemical solvent used to seal and finish wood floors.
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Universal Edge
A transition used to join hardwood to carpet.
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Unfinished Wood Floor
Flooring that has not been pre-finished at the factory, meaning it must be finished on site after installation. An Un-Finished wood floor allows you to have a custom job – you choose the wood species and it’s sanded and the stain is applied on site. With Un-Finished you also have the chance to level the…
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Underlayment
The layer of material that is laid loosely between the sub-floor and the main flooring. It serves one or more of the following functions: vapor barrier, padding, sound barrier and/or insulation. Examples of underlayment include foam, rosin paper/felt, cork, plastic sheathing or Quiet Walk.
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Truss
Engineered or solid floor joist system.
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Trowel Fill
Method to fill an entire floor or large area.
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Trim
The finish materials in a building, such as moldings, applied around openings or at the floor and ceiling of rooms.
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Tensile Strength Perpendicular to Grain
Resistance of wood to forces acting across the grain that tend to split a member. Values presented are the average of radial and tangential observations.