Parallam beams--wrap them, or seal them with polyurethane?
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Copper trellises. Has anyone made them or would be interested?
Comments (7)Pure copper as it is found in copper piping is not toxic to plants. The various oxides,sulfates, sulfides and hydroxides are toxic to plants and in sufficient quantities can inhibit root growth. There are actually commercial nursery containers with copper hydroxide in the lining to inhibit plant roots from bonding with the container for easier un-potting to prevent root damamge. The copper oxides that will form when the copper is exposed to the elements are stable an will usually have no effect on your plants. If it were that toxic, everyone who has a copper water main running under their grass would have a dead brown strip running with it. The organic materials in the soil tie-up any free copper and make it difficult for the plant to absorb. The more compost the safer your plants. If you are still concerned, after you complete your trellis, you can apply a compound to get the patina then seal the trellis with polyurethane. But in general unless the plant is very sensitive it should be fine....See Morehelp with cleaning hardwood foors! hope we didn't ruin them...
Comments (14)My steam mop is a Haan. My hardwood floor guy said he couldn't condone the use of a steam mop on our floors. He only recommended cleaner that has an evaporative agent in it so that there isn't excess moisture on the floors. But, the steam mop doesn't leave the floors very wet at all. The water/steam evaporates and the floors are pretty dry. The only issue I foresee is if somehow it is pushing moisture down into the subfloor area, but it just seems like a better method than wet mopping with anything (water, vinegar and water, cleaner, etc.) since that leaves the floors super wet. I used to do that on hardwoods in a previous home and I always had to towel them dry because they were so wet. From the reviews I read, it seems like many people with hardwoods are happy with their steam mops...some of whom have been using it for years with no problems. But, alas I am not an expert at all, so I can't say for sure that it is safe. Although I hope so because I am loving how clean it makes my floors....See More100+ year old floors - should we polyurethane?
Comments (7)Those boards were probably never meant to be exposed as floorboards, but would likely have had a linoleum or rugs or oilcloth for low maintenance. There's no reason not to have them as finished floor now, however, if you can live with the dust-attracting gaps! If they're pine, it's quite hard to get a paint to wear well, because even old pine is a bit soft and scuffs easily. I think if I were you I would finish them with Rubio Monocoat, which now comes in a variety of stains, which you might find wears better than a paint. It's lovely stuff to work with, absolutely no VOCs, and you only need one coat, so although it's expensive there's no waste, you won't be choking and crying on toxic fumes, and you'll be done in a day. Takes a few days to cure completely. I already shared this link once this evening, lol: http://www.monocoat.us/2C-Oil/ They're a lovely company to work with. Lots of informative videos on Youtube, and you can talk to them on the phone as well....See MoreParallam (NOT plus) beams in Exterior Use
Comments (3)I have to agree but am wondering why this choice at all.Too late now so IMO cover the pergola at least that will add some protection and how did it get painted without you having any input. Parallam® Plus PSL beams and columns are treated with waterborne preservatives. They are treated and dried only at Weyerhaeuser-authorized treatment facilities. Treated beam and header products are suitable for exposed exterior applications such as decks, pavilions, and pool enclosures. This is what should have been used....See MoreMittens Cat
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