Janka Hardness Scale

Janka Hardness Scale

The Janka Hardness Scale is determined by a controlled test, performed to measure the force necessary to embed a .444 inch (11.28mm) steel ball to half its diameter in wood.  The resulting data is expressed in pounds-force, or lbf.  This industry standard assessment...
Shopping For Hardwood Flooring

Shopping For Hardwood Flooring

For many homeowners, hardwood floors are synonymous with richness, beauty and character. From classic to contemporary installations, wood floors are renowned for withstanding a lifetime of wear and tear. At Logs End, we believe shopping for hardwood flooring should be...
Preventing Hardwood Floor Gaps

Preventing Hardwood Floor Gaps

Missed out on the recent Logs End eZine?  Here is a quick summary of our article, which detailed how to prevent hardwood floor gaps. With winter in full force, our homes are being heated twenty-four hours a day.  The air becomes dry, drawing out the moisture from your...
Logs End Receives Best of Houzz 2015 Award

Logs End Receives Best of Houzz 2015 Award

Notice something different on the Logs End houzz profile? It’s true!  Logs End received a “Best of Houzz 2015” award for overall Customer Satisfaction. Houzz, the leading platform for home remodelling and design services, awarded companies around the...
Hardwood Floor Cupping

Hardwood Floor Cupping

A Logs End social media follower recently asked: What is hardwood floor cupping?  The following image from Wikipedia is a perfect illustration of cupping. Hardwood floor cupping (or a wood cup) is a warp across the face width of a plank, in which the edges are higher...