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  2. Nightingale floor - Wikipedia

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    Dry boards naturally creak under pressure, but these floors were built in a way that the flooring nails rub against a jacket or clamp, causing chirping noises. It is unclear if the design was initially intentional. It seems that, at least initially, the effect arose by chance.

  3. Laminate flooring - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 8 December 2024. Type of manufactured floor covering This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Laminate flooring" – news · newspapers · books ...

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    "Fair Play" director Chloe Domont explains how elements of her film's score — including a Donna Summer needle drop — build tension.

  5. Butt joint - Wikipedia

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    Loose dowels allow the joint to flex, although it may not fall apart. This phenomenon is evident in creaking chairs and wobbling book cases. For this reason, dowel joints are not preferred for high-quality furniture. Used for: Frame joinery (e.g. face frames, web frames, door frames, table legs to aprons, chair legs)

  6. Floor slip resistance testing - Wikipedia

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    Flooring is tested using a tribometer (floor slip resistance tester) to discover if there is a high propensity for slip and fall accidents on it, either dry and/or (most often) when wet with water or lubricated with other contaminants such as kitchen grease, hydraulic oil, etc.

  7. 21 People Who Survived A Haunted House And Went Online To ...

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    Image credits: crimsonbaby_ #5. My Dad was [taken from us] before I was born. When I was still in elementary school, I would feel someone tightening the cover on my bed at night.

  8. Thermally modified wood - Wikipedia

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    Three major Estonian producers of thermally modified wood emerged in the late 1990s: Brenstol OU, Tre-Timber OU and Ha-Serv. All 3 companies focused on providing sauna materials for the Finnish market and interior flooring—Brenstol specializing in hardwoods and Tre-Timber specializing in softwoods.

  9. What’s With the Dry, Cracked Corners of Your Mouth ... - AOL

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    In the most severe cases, some people have a bad taste in their mouths and difficulty eating. Sores can sometimes open and bleed if left untreated. To alleviate the pain and dryness, you might ...