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Determined by relative size and distribution of the wood elements. Described as coarse (large elements), fine (small elements) or even (uniform size of elements).

The ability to resist a force acting on a member and tending to lengthen the member or pull the fibres apart lengthwise.

The American term for lumber measure. (Green tally refers to measurement before kilning and net tally to measurement after kilning.)

A type of oil used to finish wood. It is extracted from the seeds of the tung tree.

See “Moldings”.

Moldings used to transition from hardwood to another flooring type.

Also known as T&G, this refers to the profile construction milled to the panels’ sides allowing the panels to interlock easily with one another. The connection of tongue and groove is responsible for stable floor construction and protects the floor from moisture.

See “Baby Threshold”.

A thin piece of solid wood.

Refers to how thick the planks of hardwood flooring are.