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February 6th, 2012  Posted at   Michael Pines
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Treated pine for timber flooring is a form of wooden flooring that has been made more durable and attractive and that is highly practical for many homes. These can be used as decking, for kitchens, living rooms or bedrooms and create a great looking natural and light colored flooring that is easy to maintain and look after. There are countless benefits to having treated pine for your flooring over using carpet or other types of flooring. Here we will look at what those are and why you should consider treated pine for your own home.

Benefits of Treated Pine Flooring

Easy to Clean: First of all, treated pine is highly easy to clean and maintain. This is because it is a single flat and firm surface that has few places for dirt, dust or fluff to hide. When you use carpet, you have a material that has many fibers and gaps between those fibers where many small bits of dirt, mess, fluff and dust can collect and hide.

This then brings down the overall color and look of the carpet and makes it feel dirty and less pleasant. On the other hand if you use wooden flooring such as pine, you will find that there is just one flat surface and so nowhere for these things to gather. As such your will get dust and dirt just landing on top of the surface and this can easily be collected with a dust pan and brush, or with a vacuum cleaner. It will take minutes and there will be no need for washing or professional services. Likewise while carpet will soak up spilled wine etc, you will find it just pools on your treated pine and this makes it easy to clean up.

Durable: Wooden flooring is also highly durable and won’t get damaged over time. While scuffing your foot on carpet will cause it to rip and look damaged, doing the same on wood will not have the same effect. While wood is a little more expensive than carpet then, what this means is that you don’t have to replace it as regularly and that in turn makes it a smart investment that will save you money. This is even more true when you come to sell the property. Because of the durable nature of pine, and the greater value, this means that when you install it you increase the value of the property so you get much of the cost back this way.

Appearance: Treated pine is also a particularly attractive wood that has a light tone and that looks very modern. At the same time as looking modern though, it is also timeless. This is because it is a naturally occurring substance. Thus, while you would find that your carpet pattern quickly dated, the same can not be said of pine which will always look fashionable and will never be too associated with a single era. The natural look is also perfect for relaxing in and looks perfect with many other natural design choices such as fountains, fireplaces and wooden furniture.

January 31st, 2012  Posted at   Michael Pines
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For some time now, the extremely destructive Pine Beetle ( Dendroctonus ponderosae ) is ravaging huge areas of Canada’s forestlands and its destruction is so virulent, that it is leaving massive and easily visible scars across otherwise green foliage landscapes. In numerous areas where the pine beetle is active, various solutions for its eradication have been tried and some of these in themselves, are so toxic in nature that they would normally be classed as being a larger risk than the beetle they are attempting to destroy.

These beetles have an average life span of about one year and generally, their eggs are laid through the bark of a tree where they develop into larvae that stay under the bark all through the winter months. During the spring the larvae continue to feed under the bark and then they will change into pupae during the months of June and July. During the rest of the summer and into fall, the new adult pine beetles leave the infested tree through emergence holes they create and after drying themselves in the warm sunshine, they take off to mate and commence a new cycle by laying the next generation’s eggs under the bark of new trees. 

During the time they remain under the bark of a tree, they are known to transmit a fungus type substance that stains the sapwood of the tree a blue colour. Other than discoloration, this blue colouring appears to have no adverse affects on the actual structural integrity of the tree.

However, we must not forget that the damage has already been done and like a rolling snowball, it gather momentum and range of spread with each summer that comes. These beetles prefer mature trees such as lodge pole pines which are considered mature after eighty years of growth and in the Province of British Columbia, current statistics show that there are three times more mature lodge pole pines than they had over ninety years ago. Hot and dry summers make the trees more stressed and thus more susceptible to attack and infestation by this ravenous little creature. Trees which have been attacked will turn red roughly one year after the infestation and then, between one and two years later the affected trees will turn grey and all of their needles will fall off.

Another interesting fact about these little guys is they do not like it too cold! Their eggs, larvae and pupae are very susceptible to very cold temperatures and if these temperatures remain below minus 35 Celsius for a prolonged period of maybe a week, then this will kill off the eggs, larvae, pupae and generally sizeable portions of the beetle population in that area of cold weather. This being said, unless we suddenly enter the start of a new ice age all across Canada, these sporadic cold spells are unfortunately not enough to rid us of this continually spreading plague of destruction.

Yes, there are action plans prepared and in place and yes, the Canadian Ministry of Forests and Range are really trying to get to grips with finding a solution to this costly problem but to date, the efforts and methodology being used has had little or no effect on the overall problem.

The good news is that an answer to this massive problem does exist and better still, it is an answer, which consists of no chemicals, no toxins, no poisons and no danger to either the forest or to the people who would apply the solution. This answer can be found right now in the form of a golden all natural organic fluid formulated around a cedar oil base. This fluid can totally eradicate the pine beetle and a few other nasty insects at the same time. It is not cheap but then again it is not as expensive as some of the other treatment that have been tried. It is non hazardous and will not harm the environment in any way and it is here and available right now. Unfortunately, for now it appears that here it must stay as the Ministry of Forests and Range are continuing their quest with what they feel they know best. Maybe someday, hopefully soon, they will realize that we can defeat this natural pest by using a totally natural substance.

January 29th, 2012  Posted at   Michael Pines
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Of all the softwoods, pine is arguably the most popular amongst both, craftsmen as well as end users, for its delicate color, pleasing texture and the distinctive knots that impart a pleasantly rustic impression. Pine furniture is also amongst the more affordable although care needs to be taken as it is prone to being scratched and dented.

Pine furniture is most appealing in a child’s room or to give a carefree teenage ambience. Its pale, whitish gold timber accommodates a variety of colors and textures in soft furnishings while giving it a friendly, non fussy air. The darker knots add to its character and easily camouflage any additional damage that one could anticipate in a young person’s field of activity. A pine wood bed, or bunk beds in pine, if there is more than one occupant in the bedroom, look extremely appealing.

Study tables and chairs in the same wood, a book case and a wardrobe or two, and your children’s room is complete without too much expense or time involvement. Curtains, bedspreads, cushions and a rug in imaginative designs and colors create a wholesome, user friendly ambience. The pinewood will not restrict your selection of furnishings, but you will find that happy country style textures and patterns will suit it best – and your young ones too.

The next time you are remodeling your study, consider Pine furniture. Fabricate wall units in pine for all your requirements. A work bench or a desk with copious drawers and a fold out work area, with pine wood partitions to section off your notebooks, writing implements and memorabilia will offer you hours of working comfort. Add a pine wood cabinet with sufficient storage space for files, reference material and the like, and a chest of drawers. If you wax the pine surfaces in your study you will find it brings out its inherent soft glow and grains to provide a very charming finish. Pine wood has insect resistant properties which will keep your papers safe from silver fish and other insects.

Despite the soft character of the wood, Pine furniture is popular in kitchens too. One needs to be handy with a mop and not allow water to linger on pine surfaces, but otherwise it provides you with a bright, welcoming kitchen. Patio and garden furniture in pine wood are all time favorites. Rustic style chairs, trestle tables, porch swings and rocking chairs are all popular items in Pine furniture. You might like to paint your outdoor furniture for better protection from the elements, and pine lends itself equally to painting. Despite the coat of paint it does not lose its charm.

Apart from Pine furniture, you might consider using pine for your flooring. It brings in a warm, friendly atmosphere and is compatible with a large variation in carpets or rugs. Pine also makes for good paneling and partition material which comes in useful if your two children are keen on personal space to themselves. It is simple to erect a light pine wood partition in the bedroom to provide each child with his own room.

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January 28th, 2012  Posted at   Michael Pines
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This type of wood is used for a variety of different purposes in a home. It is a versatile and durable type of wood that can be used to make ceiling beams, cabinets and furniture. It is also commonly used for flooring. Pine is strong and is very easy to work with.

Pine beams in a home can give it a comfy cozy and welcoming look. Many people think of it as being rustic in nature. Beams made of pine can call attention to the ceiling and work well in many different types of houses. They are also an excellent choice for a summer cottage or a winterized cottage.

There are different types of pine beams. If you are looking for beams made out of this wood then you will be surprised and amazed at the selection that is out there. White pine beams are very popular but so are pitch pine, heart pine, reclaimed pine, reclaimed heart pine, laminated pine, antique pine and yellow pine.

White pine is a clean looking type of wood that is pale in color. If you look at it closely you will see that it has very few markings inside the grain. White pine has a smooth appearance and a fine grain texture that makes it an ideal choice for anything that is highly visible in your home. This includes ceiling beams, as well as interior walls and cabinets.

White pine is used a great deal in woodworking projects and house building. It holds its shape very well which makes it a viable choice. It is also a kind of wood that is resistance to such problems as shrinking, swelling, splitting and warping. White pine is considered to be one of the superior woods to use as a permanent foundation for both enamel as well as paint. White pine is grown in North America and is also sometimes referred to as northern white pine, soft pine and eastern white pine. If you want pine beams in your residence then beams made of white pine are worth considering! Not only are they attractive to behold but they will also stand the test of time.

Yellow or southern yellow is a smart choice for areas in a home or surfaces that will be used a lot. Many people feel that they have made a good choice when they choose yellow pine for the beams that will be in their homes. Beams are supportive after all and you want to choose the very best wood for the job. Yellow pine will not let you down in this regard!

Yellow pine is one of the most cost effective types of wood and it is also very abundant. Both of these features make it very popular. It is ales a versatile kind of wood. In fact southern type is one of the most common building blocks for everything from beams to floors to the construction of boats. This wood was the primary type of wood that was used to build things back in the 19th century. When it comes to pine beams, yellow pine is an excellent choice that you will not regret choosing.

January 27th, 2012  Posted at   Michael Pines
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People need to change the furniture in the house for various reasons. It can be for a new décor as they are tired of the old one or at times because of change of residence as one needs to change furniture of the house. It is possible that the old one is too small and does not solve the purpose or has outlived its life. Sometimes the old piece of furniture does not match with the rest of the new furniture and feel likes an eye sore.

 

Dining tables are the ones which may need change. It is the room which is very much used and may need frequent changes. There are tables which are of different sizes. One may wish to buy one with more sitting capacity. The size of the dining table has to match the family size and that of the room too.

There are dining tables which can be extended as and when required. Families may need larger tables for special occasions but do not need one for every day use. Large table would occupy more space unnecessarily. Expandable dining tables are most suited for such people. An exclusive variety of oak table with highly polished granite top is indeed an eye catcher. They are found in sizes which can accommodate two to eight people. There are also the convex model dining tables available.

 

Pine furniture is as popular as the furniture made from any other wood. The wood has a gloss of its own. It can be used to make any furniture starting from the sturdy beds, tables, wardrobes to the functional articles like the end tables, coffee tables and nest of table. Pine furniture is strong and a coat of varnish makes the wood long lasting.

Varnish also helps to retain the natural color. Pine wood can be used for both conventional as well as fashionable contemporary pieces. There are multitudes of furniture article found in the market made of pine wood. The pine wood furniture is stunning to look at and it also compliments the décor of the house.

 

Some of the fine pine wood furniture pieces are painted to give it a totally different and novel look. They are usually painted in ivory and white shades. The accessories used are some times of a striking contrast color or one which blend well with the color of the paint. The choice is absolutely personal. Painted pine furniture can add a new dimension to the room. One can play with color to give a mesmerizing look to the whole room. It is not just the smaller functional furniture which is painted; there are beds, wardrobes, side boards of dining rooms and many others. Two new ravishing colors have been added to the already existing ones. The two new colors are pink and a very light shade of blue. The painted pine furniture is finding lot of popularity and with the introduction of the new colors there is lots of commotion in the market. It is attracting a lot of attention.

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