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Winter is cold and dry. People are afraid of cold and the boards are also afraid of cold. The boards are prone to cracking and deformation. How to properly maintain the boards in winter?
In winter, when temperatures drop sharply, wood panels are easily affected by the environment. Wet and dry expansion and contraction cause changes in moisture content, leading to cracking and deformation. It is pointed out that learning how to properly maintain wood panels can effectively prevent cracking and deformation.
01. Why does the board crack?
Wood panels have a certain moisture content, which they maintain at a constant equilibrium to adapt to the environment. When the moisture content of a panel decreases, it absorbs moisture from the air, causing it to expand and deform. When the moisture content increases, dry air absorbs moisture from the panel, causing it to shrink and crack. Changes in moisture content are the primary cause of cracking.
02. How to prevent the board from cracking?
01｜Reasonable humidification
To increase indoor humidity, common methods include placing a humidifier or planting plants that are beneficial to indoor moisture retention, such as green radish and lucky bamboo, which can effectively prevent the board from cracking. However, do not over-humidify, otherwise the board will expand and deform. The room humidity should be controlled at an appropriate level of 40%-60%.
02｜Keep away from heat sources
In the freezing winter, some customers may be afraid that the boards will freeze, so they move them closer to the heater. However, they don't realize that boards are also afraid of high temperatures. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can easily cause them to lose moisture, cracking, and deforming. If you have floor heating, you should build a raised platform for the boards and keep them farther away from the heater.
03｜Reduce the time of opening windows for ventilation
In winter, indoor humidity is higher than outdoor humidity. Opening windows for ventilation makes the room drier. Therefore, it is recommended to reduce the time and frequency of opening windows for ventilation in rooms where panels are placed to maintain appropriate indoor humidity. At the same time, please note that panels should not be placed near vents.