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1st November 2006, 01:47 AM #1
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gaps in polished floorboards
Hello dear woodworkers,
I have numerous 1-2mm gaps appearing between the boards in my 12-month old Tasmanian oak polished floorboards. Is this normal? and, is there something I can do to close the gaps or prevent the latter from happening?
I would be grateful for any useful suggestion.
Many thanks in anticipation.
John
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1st November 2006, 07:47 AM #2
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Hi John, the boards have shrunk a little for a host of reasons. But you won't be able to do anything it.
You may notice in winter the gaps will close up and little.
Sinjin
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1st November 2006, 04:58 PM #3
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G'day John.
Mate, Don't ya just love timber flooring? Eh? Eh?
Gaps are a part of life for timber floors.
They swell in high humidity times and shrink in low humidity times.
There is nothing you or I can do about it ecept for A/con used all year round.
How long has the floor been down?
What is subfloor?
Clearance to ground?
Any useful info would be good.Hooroo.
Regards, Trevor
Grafton
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