How to choose a floorboard: rules, recommendations

Decided to build a house or utility room? Get ready for the fact that you will face the issue of acquiring building materials. It will be necessary not only to erect the walls of the building, but also to take care of the roof, windows and, of course, the flooring. It is not enough to have enough money to buy the material that will be required at all stages of construction, you still need to know how to choose the right one, for example, a floorboard.

From this article you will learn what are the basics of choosing a floorboard, what should be guided by when buying lumber. The following recommendations and advice are offered to you by Wood.ua woodworking production.

What to consider when choosing a floorboard

Not every lumber seller is conscientious; not everywhere you can buy building materials of the right quality at an affordable price. Therefore, the buyer himself must possess all the information, in our case, regarding the floorboard.

Going to purchase floor boards, it is recommended to pay attention to the following criteria:

• The board should be of high quality, without marriage. If you notice that the material is with various defects, immediately refuse to purchase. A high quality board has no defects, it has a perfectly flat surface.

• Pay attention to the percentage of humidity. A well-dried board is appreciated.

• If you do not like the floor covering to become too rippled when acquiring a floorboard, be careful not to have too many knots.

• Quality of processing is important. The higher it is, the easier it is to cycle the board. It happens that you can do before coating easy sanding.

• Decide what kind of wood you need in your case floorboard. An excellent option is oak lumber. The floor from pine boards also looks beautiful, in their favor a relatively low price with high quality. For example, for a floor in a bathhouse or in a bathroom, a pine board or a larch board is ideal. Such wood is not afraid of the destructive effect of moisture, rot and fungi.

• Do you need a finish board? Buy exclusively high-quality boards, they should be of the same shape. The moisture content of the specified lumber should not exceed 10%.

• If you are constructing a rough floor covering, the presence of minor defects, knots is permissible, but there should be no rot or fungal infections. Humidity of lumber does not exceed 15%.

Basics of choosing a floorboard

As in ancient times, in modern construction, the popularity of flooring remains at the highest level. It has always been used in both residential and utility buildings.

The floorboard is a universal floor covering. Our ancestors used the specified lumber in poor quality, one might say, uncouth form. Nowadays, the production process of boards is modernized. Modern equipment allows you to get high quality material.

When choosing a board for flooring, do not stop choosing low-quality products. In this matter, a competent approach is needed:

• It is recommended to buy a board directly from the woodworking industry.

• Make sure that the lumber is produced on high-quality equipment, in the process using modern mechanisms, the latest technology.

• The most convenient option for laying the floor is a board equipped with a groove-comb system. It is worth noting that if there is no experience with the specified material, it is better to contact a professional.

If, when buying a floorboard, all the above recommendations are taken into account, the floor will be practical, durable, high-quality in any building.

What storage conditions are required for the floorboard

In most cases, lumber for the construction of the building is bought in advance. So, while the foundation is being built, the walls, roof, boards purchased for flooring should be stored somewhere.

It is important to find out immediately from the seller in what conditions the board was stored before the sale. Improper storage can lead to a bluish tint and even cracks. The main storage methods: in bags, stacks.

The main rules for storing the floorboard are outlined below:

1. Storage area with a flat surface (concrete or asphalt).

2. Above the boards there must be a reliable canopy that protects against natural precipitation, or lumber is stored in a closed warehouse. Boards of the third grade can be stored outdoors.

3. Lumber of the highest grade is treated with an antiseptic. The saw cuts are lubricated with a clogging solution.

Of primary importance is the protection of the boards from the adverse effects of natural factors on the material.