http://www.builddirect.com Informative articles on flooring, decking, siding and building materials. Provided by BuildDirect. http://www.builddirect.com/images/bd_logo.gif http://www.builddirect.com Copyright 2008 BuildDirect Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. merchandizing@builddirect.com en-us June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/All_About_Moldings_for_Wood_Floors.aspx /General-Articles/All_About_Moldings_for_Wood_Floors.aspx June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/All_About_the_Subfloor.aspx /General-Articles/All_About_the_Subfloor.aspx Engineered wood , also called composite wood, is a product manufactured by binding wood strands, particles, fibers or veneers with adhesives to form composite (engineered) materials. These derived products are engineered to precise design outlines and are tested to meet certain industry standards. The product is typically more uniform and has superior strength than solid wood. ]]> June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/Engineered_Wood.aspx /General-Articles/Engineered_Wood.aspx June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/High_and_Medium_Density_Fiberboard_for_Flooring.aspx /General-Articles/High_and_Medium_Density_Fiberboard_for_Flooring.aspx Particleboard is a structural material made of wood fragments such as wood chips, sawmill shavings or saw dust, and a synthetic resin or a suitable binder, which is mechanically pressed into sheet form. It is a type of fiberboard, but made up of larger pieces of wood than the pieces used in medium-density fiberboard and hardboard. ]]> June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/Particleboard_and_Oriented_Strand_Board_OSB.aspx /General-Articles/Particleboard_and_Oriented_Strand_Board_OSB.aspx June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/What_is_Fiberboard.aspx /General-Articles/What_is_Fiberboard.aspx Veneer or wood veneer for subfloors is a term used in architecture and woodwork. It is a thin surface layer of finishing material, often wood. It is glued to a panel or frame of solid wood to improve a product's finished appearance and gives furniture or other materials a richly grained effect economically. Veneer is obtained by 'peeling' the bark of a tree. ]]> June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/Wood_Veneer_for_Subfloors_and_Plywood.aspx /General-Articles/Wood_Veneer_for_Subfloors_and_Plywood.aspx June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/All_About_a_Good_Contract.aspx /General-Articles/All_About_a_Good_Contract.aspx June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/10_Tips_on_How_to_Work_with_a_Contractor.aspx /General-Articles/10_Tips_on_How_to_Work_with_a_Contractor.aspx June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/Building_Supplies_for_Any_Home_Project_You_Can_Dream_About.aspx /General-Articles/Building_Supplies_for_Any_Home_Project_You_Can_Dream_About.aspx June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/Flooring_Materials_Abound.aspx /General-Articles/Flooring_Materials_Abound.aspx June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/Picking_the_Right_Flooring_Materials.aspx /General-Articles/Picking_the_Right_Flooring_Materials.aspx June 6, 2008 /General-Articles/Flooring_Maintenance_The_Way_to_Keeping_Beautiful_Floors.aspx /General-Articles/Flooring_Maintenance_The_Way_to_Keeping_Beautiful_Floors.aspx