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Friday, March 13, 2015

Birch wood based floors

Birch wood is one of the most popularly used woods dating back its uses from medieval times, its naturally occurring qualities are often contrasted by manufacturing techniques employed by professionals working on it. Birch wood has a distinct fine grain with satiny like texture which makes it look like an exotic satin but with a unique wooden finish. The Birch wood floors used in Flooring have decent shade denoted by their pale color and unique rippled texture.

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Birch wood is capable of taking lustrous polish and reacts well to finishing techniques of both hand and machine but due to its high tensile strength Birch wood is worked on by using power tools in the hands of professionals, in fact its strength to weight ratio is so high that it has found its uses in making boats, aircrafts (Hughes H-4 Hercules), quality model aircrafts and toys. The Birch wood has been used by Native Americans for making waterproof, lightweight yet strong canoes to venture out into the ocean and for fishing purposes and in the same way it was used by Norwegians for making linen sails and hemp rope for Norwegian boats.

Birch wood is capable of taking lustrous polish and reacts well to finishing techniques of both hand and machine but due to its high tensile strength Birch wood is worked on by using power tools in the hands of professionals, in fact its strength to weight ratio is so high that it has found its uses in making boats, aircrafts (Hughes H-4 Hercules), quality model aircrafts and toys. The Birch wood has been used by Native Americans for making waterproof, lightweight yet strong canoes to venture out into the ocean and for fishing purposes and in the same way it was used by Norwegians for making linen sails and hemp rope for Norwegian boats.
All these applications in making aircrafts and boats are due to the fact that Birch wood is, water resistant, lightweight but stronger than most other woods, rot resistant due to the presence of resinous oil in it and aesthetically appealing looks due to its fine grain and satin like texture thus making it a perfect candidate for homes looking for an appealing and exotic wooden floor.

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Characteristics: Birch wood is pale colored wood with fine grains and sometimes has a satin like texture giving it a premium look and feel, due to its high tensile strength it is worked on only by professionals with power tools. Birch wood responds well to smoothening and polishing techniques.

Durability: With Janka rating as high as 1250 Birch wood is quite durable and strong and can last a lifetime if cared for. While cleaning use a damp cloth and don’t let water stay on the floors for too long.

Life expectancy: For a wood which was used to make boats and aircrafts, Birch wood will not disappoint you when it comes to its life expectancy, overall, it can last a life time with little care.

Value for money: If you are looking for  engineered wood, you get exactly what you pay for; Birch wood has excellent value for money, Making it a strong candidate for those who are in for a cheap yet beautiful flooring solution.

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