10 Questions to Ask Your Hardwood Flooring Supplier

LauraOctober 12, 2020

10 Questions to Ask Your Hardwood Flooring Supplier Before Purchasing
1. If there are any problems, who do I call?
Most flooring stores will be buying the flooring they are selling to you from a distributor who purchases the flooring from the manufacturer. Sometime, especially with products coming from overseas there is more than one distributor involved. In many cases if you have an issue with your flooring and complain to the retailer they will call the distributor and let them know there is a complaint, the distributor will tell the manufacturer there has been a complaint. In most cases the manufacturer will deny the complaint and if you are lucky they will even send a representative to deny your claim in person. Most retailers would correct a manufacturing problem to make their customers happy because they are the ones dealing with the customers face to face but in reality they do not have the final say unless they want to replace the flooring out of their own pocket. The manufacturer is so far removed from the actual client that they know it is better for their bottom line to deny the claims and assume they will never have to deal with the issue because they are so protected by their warranties. Picture a person at a desk with a pile of hardwood flooring claims on their desk with a big stamp that says “denied”.
2. How durable is the finish?
Durability is probably the most important things to consider when purchasing a prefinished hardwood floor. The finish is what you are actually walking on and must be very durable to have a beautiful lasting floor for years to come. Many imported prefinished floors have very little durability and the finish can be taken off with a few swipes of 150 grit sandpaper. When buying hardwood there are a few ways to test the finish: one would be to take 150 grit sandpaper and rub the finish to see if the finish will come off and two would be to firmly press the edge of a coin against the finish, a quality finish will dent but not come off. Quality manufacturers will have aluminum oxide or better yet titanium oxide hardeners in the finish. Many offshore manufactured products will say they have aluminum oxide in them but actually do not. To test if a hardwood floor has aluminum oxide in the finish simply put the sample in your microwave and if it sparks, it does indeed have aluminum oxide in the finish. I know that may seem a little strange but it’s something worth checking because hardwood flooring is a big investment and you want to know the durability of the finish.
3. What is the structural and surface warranty?
This is a very important part of choosing a hardwood floor. Anyone can put a 25, 30, or 40 year warranty on the finish of their product but the real question is; will they stand behind their warranty. Many large …

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Tow-Behind Chipper Shredders

LauraOctober 12, 2020

Tow-behind chipper shredders are intended to be attached behind a lawn mower or a large tractor. Chipper shredders can be subdivided into four classifications, there’s the PTO or power take off type, there’s a self-powered shredder, vacuum shredders and the wood chippers. For the PTO chipper, they don’t have their own motor so they’re not able to work as a stand alone shredder. However, this type is most advisable for those who are mowing a larger garden or a commercial farm. The vacuum shredders are towed behind garden tractors. A discharge adaptor vacuum is one of its distinguishing parts. The vacuum transports the shredded organic materials into a large container or a storage bin. The wood chipper, as the name implies, is built for the shredding or chipping pieces of wood. And lastly, the self-powered tow-behind chippers shredders are heavyweight machines for larger pieces of land. They have more specialized feature and are able to grind bigger organic waste materials.
You can check out websites that offer tow-behind chipper shredders. Most of these sites will provide you with all the necessary information that you need regarding a certain brand or model. Comparisons and reviews can also be of help. You can also check out the best models or types that are being widely-used, so you are assured that your pick is the best in terms of performance. But for those who would want o see and feel the product before buying, visiting your local stores or shops is recommended. This way you can compare instantly and most sales persons are well-trained and are equipped with all the information that you need. Compatibility with your lawn mower or tractor is very important, so you know that the chipper shredder works well. To help you choose which one to pick, you can also consider the model or the brand that has spare parts which are sold separately in case one specific part breaks down you won’t need to purchase the whole machine.
The introduction of this gardening tool is probably one of the biggest innovations in the field of gardening, landscaping or composting. You are also able to help the environment if you use such machines. Not only that you can also save money, because you are not obliged to buy commercial fertilizers just to make your garden soil or farm soil healthy. The organic wastes, when properly cultured and turned into mulch or compost can work as an effective fertilizer. However, there are certain things that you need to know so you can be able to produce quality compost out of your farm or garden waste.
Proper maintenance and care are also provided in the machine’s manual. It is best to follow them so you can be sure that your gardening equipment will last longer and function well. Be responsible for the things that make your life and your work easier. That way you are able to save time and most especially money. You can then allocate these savings for more …