repair of rotten logs (photos and video)
Wood as a building material has undoubtedly many advantages. However, the peculiarity of the tree is that it can rot over time. As a rule, lower, fixed rims in a wooden house are most often affected. This may be due to improper use of the house, deformation, poor quality waterproofing. In additi...
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Wood is a material of organic origin. Therefore, fungi often infect these materials. If you are building a house of wood, other structures of this material (fence, arbor), you need to remember that the tree needs special protection. If a tree is affected by rottenness, it turns this material into...
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The ceiling in the design of the room plays a kind of final role, putting an end to the whole interior style. Among the modern variety of finishing materials, wooden lacquer ceilings are considered an innovation, although in fact they were widely used in ancient Greece. Today, caissons play not o...
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When constructing the roof, various parameters must be considered. Among them, the most important are the length and pitch of the truss system. It is also important to know how to calculate the length of the rafter. Take into account the expected load, the angle of the slope. Without taking them...
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A literal translation from the French "long chair" quite accurately describes the shape that the deck chair has. This folding design has a sloping back and a long seat that allows you to stretch your legs and stay in a comfortable reclining position. This item is successfully used for a comfortab...
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