Board footage is used to quantify how much wood a board contains since length by itself is not enough to determine how much volume the lumber contains. Boards that are wider or thicker contain more wood. For example, a board that is4/4× 4″ × 8′ has the same amount of wood as a...
The Roy Log rule, common in Quebec, Canada, is used to accurately measure 14-foot and 16-foot logs. It's calculated as board feet as _(D-1)2L/20 for D, the scaling diameter in inches inside the bark on the smaller end of the log and L_ as the lo...
However, it may take hundreds of years for bones to decompose entirely. Although most bodies are discovered long before dust has returned to dust, enough time -- anywhere, say, from a few days to many years -- has often passed that it's impossible to visually determine the identity of a...
Avoid building in thewinter monthsto reduce log checking, cracking, and splitting. You will also want shelter from the poor weather. After building the cabin, wash the logs and let the house dry for a week. Coat the cabin with a mixture oflinseed oil&turpentineto the outside of the logs...
We really don't need you to protect us from ourselves, at least without asking us. I recognize you are but the messenger, but if you can convey our message up to the powers that be, please do so. At some point I will vote with my feet, as ...
After combustion occurs and a fire begins to burn, there are several factors that determine how the fire spreads. These three factors include fuel, weather and topography. Depending on these factors, a fire can quickly fizzle or turn into a raging blaze that scorches thousands of acres. Co...
Ultimately, Iain Douglas-Hamilton said, “it’s the hearts and minds of the people who live in Africa that’s going to determine the future of elephants,” and at the heart of the challenge that the ECF faces today are two opposing ideas: how to make life incredibly hard for poachers an...
1) Mow your lawn as close to the ground as possible. Scalp it. If you can wait until it’s not actively growing (summer here in the west), that’s even better. Don’t water it! 2) Cover it up with – yes, you guessed it – a really thick layer of arborist wood chips. They...
You want to choose a surfboard that is going to support your surf goals, so the clearer you are on what you want, the better you’ll be able to determine the ideal board for your needs. If you are looking to boost airs and do massive turns, you’ll want a high-performance surfboard...
A standard pallet plank is about 50 inches long. There are six to eight usable planks per side on a pallet, so a total of 48 to 64 linear feet of 1-inch-by-4 inch boards (approximately) . Determine how many pallets you need by multiplying the length of the accent wall by the width...