Shortly after we moved here, I was fussed at for butchering the smaller Bradford in the front yard to remove the weak limbs, which makes it in no way resemble the natural pear shape. But the tendency of these trees are to split under the weight of the many, many branches. I have permission to trim this one back now.
They are very weak-limbed, that's for sure, but beautiful when they are in bloom. I think I have read of ways to prune them that work against their naturally weak disposition, but would have to regoogle as it's been a year + since I read up on them. They also have a week or more in early blooming season when they stink like all get out.
That's a beautiful magnolia flower, but I don't see the tree! I am glad it's blooming already ... how exciting!
I did a little mowing last week and a little more today before the rain started up again. Yard pretty wet tho, and I still didn't get it all mowed. That riding mower keeps inching higher and higher on my list. Probably be up near the top come late July. haha
I like that pull out against the wall. Are you doing yours from scratch? Nice work. The cab walls - What material? L looks like wafer? Doesn't that stuff have high formaldehyde in it?
Yes, from scratch. Yes, Some wall panels are OSB/waferboard. Once again, enviro-conscious Home Depot product; best choice in building materials.. Not sure of what levels of whatever in it, but I'm confident the cat won't be eating it.
Page 1 of 1 V1.0 – 01/2008 This product conforms to HUD rule 24 CFR and ANSI 208.1 Formaldehyde ASTM E1333 Method Structural Panels - OSB and Plywood Structural panels such as OSB and plywood using exterior type phenol formaldehyde and isocyanate resins do not require certification for formaldehyde emissions. Isocyanate resin panels do not contain formaldehyde so no risk of formaldehyde emissions exists. Phenolic-based adhesives are specifically exempted in Section II.C.3 of HUD Rule 24 CFR 3280 (of the August 9, 1984 Federal Register), which states that HUD "has decided to exempt products that are formulated exclusively with phenol-formaldehyde resins and surface finishes from the testing and certification provision of the rule.” The amount of formaldehyde emitted from panels using phenolic-based adhesives is considered too small to be significant and has therefore been exempted. Isocyanate resin panels do not contain formaldehyde so no risk of formaldehyde emissions exists.
Since I don't know if the waferboard is among these, I still don't know the answer to my own question. I just know that there has been some concern abt the off-gassing of formaldehyde from building materials and that is a question that needs to be asked when in the market for such products. Could be the waferboard is marked with some kinda A-OK seal of non-offgassing ... just asking.
haha. i very much know abt that. some sweet day i will have my bath finished. thanks to dan and shannon my floor was repaired. a 2 day big job it was. now to finish my bead-board wainscoting. and i have decided not to be satisfied without a new tile floor. but whats another 60.00 bucks to save up for tile ... and another yr for getting it done. ha!
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Shortly after we moved here, I was fussed at for butchering the smaller Bradford in the front yard to remove the weak limbs, which makes it in no way resemble the natural pear shape. But the tendency of these trees are to split under the weight of the many, many branches. I have permission to trim this one back now.
Clematis. did both of them make it? They are two different varieties of clematis. Both beautiful.
got their sunday-go-to-meeting easter outfits on! everything looks pretty, even the 'girls'.
This is the only one. A little miricle grow here.
They are very weak-limbed, that's for sure, but beautiful when they are in bloom. I think I have read of ways to prune them that work against their naturally weak disposition, but would have to regoogle as it's been a year + since I read up on them. They also have a week or more in early blooming season when they stink like all get out.
This is the magnolia tree you gave kay
That's a beautiful magnolia flower, but I don't see the tree! I am glad it's blooming already ... how exciting!
I did a little mowing last week and a little more today before the rain started up again. Yard pretty wet tho, and I still didn't get it all mowed. That riding mower keeps inching higher and higher on my list. Probably be up near the top come late July. haha
btw, nice house anthony bought for himself!
Very nice all of them......
I see you got the cabinet makeover done. Nice.
Now you can come over and help me with the pantry drawers I'm working on.
I like that pull out against the wall. Are you doing yours from scratch? Nice work. The cab walls - What material? L looks like wafer? Doesn't that stuff have high formaldehyde in it?
Yes, from scratch. Yes, Some wall panels are OSB/waferboard. Once again, enviro-conscious Home Depot product; best choice in building materials.. Not sure of what levels of whatever in it, but I'm confident the cat won't be eating it.
haha. no need to eat it as formaldehyde is carcinogen from off-gassing the fumes.http://info.hktdc.com/alert/us0825d.htm
http://www.epa.gov/EPA-TOX/2008/December/Day-03/t28585.htm
Page 1 of 1 V1.0 – 01/2008
This product conforms to
HUD rule 24 CFR
and
ANSI 208.1 Formaldehyde
ASTM E1333 Method
Structural Panels - OSB and Plywood
Structural panels such as OSB and plywood using exterior type phenol formaldehyde and isocyanate resins
do not require certification for formaldehyde emissions. Isocyanate resin panels do not contain
formaldehyde so no risk of formaldehyde emissions exists. Phenolic-based adhesives are specifically
exempted in Section II.C.3 of HUD Rule 24 CFR 3280 (of the August 9, 1984 Federal Register), which states
that HUD "has decided to exempt products that are formulated exclusively with phenol-formaldehyde
resins and surface finishes from the testing and certification provision of the rule.” The amount of
formaldehyde emitted from panels using phenolic-based adhesives is considered too small to be
significant and has therefore been exempted. Isocyanate resin panels do not contain formaldehyde so no risk
of formaldehyde emissions exists.
HD sells Yellow wood treated lumber, also. It is a non-formaldehyde treatment. We're a very green-oriented company.
Since I don't know if the waferboard is among these, I still don't know the answer to my own question. I just know that there has been some concern abt the off-gassing of formaldehyde from building materials and that is a question that needs to be asked when in the market for such products. Could be the waferboard is marked with some kinda A-OK seal of non-offgassing ... just asking.
Yes, wafer board is. Notice the articla says OSB and Plywood. OSB is wafer board.
OSB = Oriented Strand Board. Commonly called wafer board or chip board
cool! I hope its big enough :)
She is a doll!
beautiful!
this is beautiful too.
what a doll! she very much reminds me of our dolly when she was little.
loooove clematis.
wonderful, i know he's proud to have this place. congrats Anthony.
very nice.
lucky debby.
It's "no cost" decorating. Take a saw and a hammer and start something you know you can't finish for a while.
haha. i very much know abt that. some sweet day i will have my bath finished. thanks to dan and shannon my floor was repaired. a 2 day big job it was. now to finish my bead-board wainscoting. and i have decided not to be satisfied without a new tile floor. but whats another 60.00 bucks to save up for tile ... and another yr for getting it done. ha!
I wish our decorating was no cost. I have a lesson or two to take from you.
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