Wood paneling is a method of covering up a wall that started during the 1970's and 1980's. It is used as an option to the more usual painted or textured wallpaper and drywall. It is also sold almost in 4 by 8 foot sheets.
Functions
Wood paneling could be used in new installations on top of whatever material is currently on the wall. This is possible because wood paneling is extremely thin, usually under ΒΌ inch thick and needs only minor adjustment for outlet and trims if done properly. This is a great way to cover large areas quickly as each panel is rather big. Wood paneling are lightweight enough for a person to handle with ease.
All wood paneling comes in about 4 by 8 foot sheets. The bead-board and some kinds of wood paneling are usually made of thin lumber. These are usually between 3 to 7 feet in width with an average thickness of 3/8 inches. The standard sheets of paneling could vary from approximately 1/8 inch in thickness to 3/8 inch for the extremely highest quality of veneer types.
Many wood paneling are similar and varying only in type and quality of wood. Durable veneer sheets are very thin and cover up a lower quality sheet of wood, which serves as the base. Another option is to use paper skin on the low quality base. Other types are made from extremely thin durable strips of lumber, commonly about 3 to 6 feet wide. This strip is fitted with groove and tongue edges in order to fit. It is the most costly type available because it is solid wood rather than the plywood.
Factors to Consider
Wood paneling must not be used in several environments because of humidity and other ecological factors. It must not be used in the bathroom as wood is quite absorbent.
About Wood Wall Paneling
Wood wall paneling comes in several styles, species and could be finished in variety of ways, painted or natural. The application to the wall could also be achieved by a large number of methods, groove and tongue, shiplap, reverse board and batten and board and batten. Wood wall paneling could also strengthen the structure to storms and high winds.
Functions
Despite of the different materials and styles, the wood wall paneling starts at the sawmill and is cured in large drying kilns. From kilns, the board of wood all paneling are planed to thickness and done to the right width. Throughout the sizing of width, the board is then edged to suit the type of paneling, to be put on the wall.
Wood wall paneling may come in a wide variety of lengths and sizes. The most usual for tongue, groove and shiplap may be a random length as the structure of grooves allows for tight joins. The batten and board usually comes in 8 foot length as the application to the wall is frequently vertical. The tongue, groove and shiplap could be put on the walls in either vertical or horizontal fashion.
Features
Certain species may be applied to homes, which may have pest problem as several woods are resistant to insects and rot. The Cypress and Easter Red Cedar are the two wood varieties that both rot resistant and provides deterrent to insects infestation.
