decorative finishes and furniture treatment

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4. 1- Cedar:
Cedar is a reddish soft wood. It has
a distinctive sweet odour which is
why it is extensively used in chest
making, closet lining and household
novelties. It is very easy to work
with, uniform in texture and is also
resistant to decay leading to its use
as an outdoor house shingle.
2- Chestnut :
It has always been highly valued for
small outdoor furniture pieces, where
durability is important, as well as
fencing and wooden shingles for
covering buildings.

5. 4-Fir:
Fir is a fast growing soft wood which is
uniformly textured and has a very low
resistance to rotting and decay. It is easy to
work and finishes well. Fir is used for
making furniture, doors, picture frames,
window frames, general millwork and as
an interior trim. It is also a main
component of plywood

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Disadvantages:
 Transportation of wood to urban
areas can be expensive.
 Wood is hygroscopic and it will
absorb surrounding vapors loses
moisture below the fiber saturation
point.
 Biotic factors can cause decay of
wood by mold fungi, bacteria and
insects and Abiotic factors like sun,
wind, water, fire and certain
chemicals can cause deterioration
and destruction of wood.

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9. •Wrought iron refers to metal that is
hammered or bent into shape as opposed
to being cast or poured at a foundry.
Wrought iron is good for garden furniture,
providing a classic look. It needs much
care, though, and can easily rust and
corrode if not waterproofed
Steel furniture is popular trend after
wrought iron. This kind of furniture is
tough and need less maintenance in
comparison with wood or wicker. A wide
range of steel furniture is hitting the
market which includes overall home
furnishings. Steel furniture is good
looking, elegant and demanding. It can
be decorative at both the sections
including indoor and outdoor.

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11. Advantages :
Easy cleaning and
maintenance
Durability
Modern style
Low cost
Disadvantages :
Heat absorber
Heavy and sturdy

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14. Advantages :
1-Plastic furniture is
inexpensive when compared
to wood or metal.
2-It is light weighted,
unbreakable.
3- Low or no maintenance
cost.
4- Water proof
Disadvantages :
 It has a tendency to break
or fall apart very easily within
a short span of time.
 It lacks
elegance. Especially, when
compared to wooden
furniture, plastic furniture
lacks boldness and elegance.
 Making plastic furniture is
not eco friendly.

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17. Advantages of glass:
Transparency
Low insulation quality
Sophisticated look
Disadvantages of glass:
Glass in its ordinary
form will break under
pressure into sharp shards,
and is therefore not suitable
for use in furniture