- Joint boarding
The boards are connected by straight or inclined joints.
Figure 2
Nailing is open (visible).
Joint boards are used in buildings of less importance.
- Rebated boarding
The boards mate by rebates.
Figure 3
Nailing is open.
Rebated boards are used in buildings of less importance, too.- Tongued boarding
The boards get grooves on both longitudinal sides in which tongues from wood - hardwood is recommended - or flat irons are shoved.
Figure 4
Open nailing is preferred. Covered nailing is possible only in some cases. Tongued boarding can be used in buildings of less importance and in flats.- Matched boarding
The boards are connected by tongue and groove joints.
Figure 5
This technique provides a solid and dense floor serving many purposes.
Open and covered nailing is possible.
Which kind of boarding is the most recommendable one?
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