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Knowing your wood products
Reconstituted wood products are Lowes.com,.
a staple of home construction and * Particleboard -- A waste-wood
remodeling. They are made by product that is made by mixing
mixing leftover wood parts with sawdust with adhesives. Although it
glues and resins to create a product will not bow or warp like plywood,
that doesn't warp or bow like it can swell and become unstable
traditional plywoods. when exposed to water.
Certain projects require a specific Applications include furniture.
type of reconstituted wood. If you underlayment and substrate for
use the wrong product, you could hit countertops.
a troublesome roadblock with your It can be milled with all power
home renovation. tools.
To help select the right wood for * Medium Density Fiberboard
your application, here is some (MDF) -- A waste-wood product
information on three popular types that is made with fine wood fiber.
of reconstituted wood, courtesy of Applications include furniture,
shelving, cabinetry and moulding. It
cuts easily with power tools.
* Oriented Strand Board (OSB) --
An engineered wood product that is
made with flakes or large chips of
wood. The panels are formed from
layers or piles that are glued
together with their strands at 90-
degree angles.
The cross orientation of the layers
_ strengthens the panels, making OSB
well-suited for use as a structure
board but can't be shaped, sanded or
milled.
Applications include sheathing_
and underlayment.
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PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2004.
Fall Home Improvement 2004
Recognize top myths of tree care
(MS) — Most homeowners
treasure the trees on their property
but know little about how to care for
them. However, much of what
people may have heard about tree
care is actually incorrect, based on
myths and misconceptions. Here are
some top myths of tree care,
according to the International
Society of Arboriculture:
MYTH: When a tree is planted, it
should be securely staked to ensure
the development of a stable root
system and a strong trunk. Actually,
unstaked trees tend to develop a
more extensive root system and a
better trunk taper than staked ones.
A small amount of movement can
help root and trunk development.
Staking wires or ties can also cause
trunk damage. It's important for
staking materials to be removed
after one year to avoid "girdling" the
tree.
MYTH: Newly-planted trees
should have their trunks wrapped
with tree wrap to prevent sun scald
and insect entry. Studies have shown
that tree wraps do not prevent
extreme fluctuations in temperature
on the bark. In some cases, the
temperature extremes are worse.
Also, tree wraps have proven quite
ineffective. in preventing insect
entry. In fact, some insects like to
burrow under it.
MYTH: Trees should be pruned
heavily when they are planted to
compensate for the loss of roots.
Although pruning can reduce the
amount of water that evaporates
from the leaves, the tree needs a full
crown to produce the much-needed
food and plant hormones that induce
root growth. The tree will develop a
stronger, more extensive root system
if it has a fuller crown. At the time of
planting, limit pruning to structural
training and the removal of damaged
branches.
MYTH: When removing a branch
from a tree, the final cut should be
flush with the stem to optimize
healing. Trees compartmentalize
wounds, generating woundwood
over the wounded area. Flush
cutting removes the "branch collar."
creating a larger wound and decay
inside the tree than if the branch
were removed outside the collar.
MYTH: Certain fast-growing;
weak-wooded trees, such as silver
maple and Siberian elm, should be
"topped" to make them less
hazardous in the landscape. Topping
stimulates growth of twigs below
the cuts. Growth of many vigorous
shoots leads to branches with weak
attachments. Also, decay spreads
inside the stubs and branches that
were topped. Within two to five
years after topping, the tree will
regain its height, but will be more
hazardous than before. Topping also
makes trees unattractive.
MYTH: If certain species of trees
are pruned early in the spring, they
will "bleed,". stressing the tree and
causing health problems. Some
trees, such as maples and birches,
"bleed" or lose sap from pruning
cuts made early in the spring. This
bleeding does not hurt the tree, and
the loss of sap is inconsequential.
With a few exceptions, most routine
pruning can be done any time of
year.
MYTH: The root system of a tree
is a mirror image of the top. Many
people envision a large, branching
taproot growing deep into the soil.
Actually, taproots are uncommon in
mature trees. If taproots do develop,
they are usually forced into
horizontal growth when they
encounter hard subsoils beneath the
surface. The root systems of most
trees can be found within 3 feet of
soil. However, the spread of the root
system can be very prolific, often
extending two to three times the
spread of the crown.
MYTH: Trees require "deep root
fertilization" to reach their root
system.
If you are unsure of proper tree
care, consult an arborist — a
professional in the care of trees.
When choosing an arborist, look for
ISA Certification, membership in
professional associations, and ask
for proof of insurance. Be wary of
sit
individuals who go door-to-door
offering bargains for doing tree
work. Don't be afraid to check
references.
One of the best ways to be assured
you are making wise decisions
regarding your trees is to educate
yourself on the basic principles of
tree care.
The International Society of
Arboriculture offers consumer
information about trees at
www.treesaregood.com . Or, to
contact a local ISA certified arborist
in your area, visit www.isa-
arbor.com.
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