1. Substrate 1 is generally a rigid sheet material such as plywood or press board that is attached to the rafters of the structure. Membrane 2 is affixed to substrate 1, generally with the use of staples. Membrane 2 is a thin material such as tar paper, which is good for repelling ...
Floor panels and floor elements therefore are made of sheet-shaped cores which are formed with sealing means for preventing or counteracting changes in the properties of the floor panels caused by moisture. A floor panel, including a body having a core, in which floor panel at least two opposi...
Fireplaces are an important subset of this. Too often, these are installed in boxed-out framing areas. The fireplace insert itself is often housed in an area that has walls that are open to the exterior walls and a lid that opens, with a vent running out through the roof. It’s critica...