What does end matched lumber mean?
End matching is the precise trimming on both ends of all board material with a tongue and groove profile. Without end matched boards, every board must be trimmed on-site. This increases job time and greatly increases waste (which then has to be removed from the job site).
What is end matched tongue and groove?
End matched tongue and groove paneling means the timber battens or boards have a tongue machined on one end of the board and a groove machined on the other end of the board. It is a stronger and more waterproof joint compared to butt joining timber.
How do you install end matched tongue and groove?
0:482:19Tongue and Groove Paneling Intall Video - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe end matching process is done right here at our shop to install tongue and groove paneling. AllMoreThe end matching process is done right here at our shop to install tongue and groove paneling. All you have to do is simply stack the board's on top of each other.
What is V match pine?
$1.60 Linear Feet. The most popular pattern in Eastern White Pine. A very versatile pattern which can be used in many applications, such as wainscoating, interior paneling and ceilings.
What is a chamfer in wood?
Commonly used in deck building to mark the edge of decking so that all decking boards can be cut off flush with each other. Chamfer. A bevel or slope created by slicing off the square edge or end of a piece of wood or other material (usually 45 degrees); a decorative edging or relief made at the timber’s corner. Check.
What is compression wood?
Compression Wood. Abnormal wood that often forms on the lower side of branches and of leaning trucks of softwood trees; compression wood is identified by its relatively wide annual rings, usually eccentric, and its large amounts of summerwood, usually more than 50% of the width of the annual rings. Composite Assembly.
What is a wood pattern?
A lumber pattern featuring a center and edge V and/or bead. The smallest, microscopic structure in wood. The carbohydrate that is the principal constituent of wood and forms the framework of the wood cells. A powder that serves as a binding element in concrete and mortar.
What is the best wood for a deck?
In full cedar wood, the fragrant durable wood of any cedar tree. Cedar lumber provides one of the best choices for deck construction, although more expensive than the cheaper options, it will last much longer because of its natural decay resistant and insect repellant properties. Ceiling.
How to determine log diameter?
Instrument for determining log and tree diameters by measuring their rectangular projection on a straight graduated rule via two arms, one of them sliding along at right angles to the rule itself. The optical caliper determines upper, out-of-reach diameters through an optical system incorporating two parallel lines of sight separated by a variable baseline.
What is a checked board?
A lumber defect caused by uneven shrinking of the wood during drying. A checked board has splits that develop lengthwise across the growth rings.
End Matched Lumber
At Johnson Pine, we end-match all of our premium pine boards, saving our customers time and money. End matching is the precise trimming on both ends of all board material with a tongue and groove profile. Without end matched boards, every board must be trimmed on-site.
Lower Costs of End Matching Estimates
End Matching can actually save you money on your project estimates. This is due to both the increased speed of the project and the reduced wood waste. Because there is little trimming necessary, and our boards lock right into place, the on-site time necessary to groove the boards is gone.
How Is End Matching Achieved?
Our pre-finished department runs our tongue and groove boards through our state-of-the-art automatic end-matcher prior to pre-finishing with our signature clearcoat and/or stain.
Wood Veneer Matching - Adjacent Leaves
Varying the matching of adjacent wood panels offers the designer many options for wood aesthetics. Due to the natural growth of trees, matching and coloring of wood panels is an inexact science. This often causes conflict between designers and manufacturers.
Wood Veneer End Matching
There are three main types of end matching, which are used in combination with book or slip matching: Architectural End Match Veneer, Continuous End Match Veneer, and Panel End Match Veneer.
Wood Veneer Balance Matching
Within a certain panel, leaves can be balance matched or running matched. Balance matched panels can also be center matched.
Sources
If you would like a deeper discussion about wood veneer matching, refer to the AWI Woodworking Standards.
