Features of the "quarter" board

Quarter board is widely demanded when finishing external and internal surfaces. Its main feature is the absence of a “thorn-groove” system, the connection of parts is carried out due to protrusions (quarters) on opposite sides. This element is used to secure the individual parts as tightly as possible, so that after installation there are no gaps and gaps.

Lumber manufacturers nowadays offer boards in a variety of shapes, lengths and sizes. One of the most popular options are quarter boards, which are equally suitable for exterior facades and interior cladding. A building sheathed with such a board looks very impressive, it creates a cozy, warm atmosphere. Even very expensive siding will never look as beautiful as a quarter board. Moreover, condensation will certainly accumulate under the siding, while the “quarter” is a wooden, “breathable” material that allows you to maintain an optimal level of humidity inside the building.

“Quarter” is a planed board with a selected shoulder on the side edges. The main advantage of such a material is the creation of a perfectly flat surface that masks all visible defects and imperfections left after construction work. Wood provides high heat and sound insulation, and the natural texture of wood looks stylish in any interior.

"Quarter" is performed in accordance with GOST 8486-86.

Unlike eurolining, a quarter edged board is not supplied with grooves and spikes during manufacture. In order to prevent the material from warping, twisting and cracking during operation, the raw material must be thoroughly dried before use. In industrial conditions, this is done in a special drying chamber.

After planing and edging, a quarter is cut from the boards. Then the finished product is covered with antiseptic impregnations, sorted, packaged and sent to warehouses.

The quarter board is better known as flooring or sheathing. It is widely demanded in the design of external and internal surfaces, while the facades of the building, ceilings and walls acquire an aesthetic appearance.

With the help of an exterior finish using this material, you can create ribbed facades that cannot be obtained from ordinary lining and planken. The "quarter" board became widespread in the construction of enclosing structures, as well as in the decoration of baths, terraces, balconies, verandas and cottages.

The board has found its application in the creation of decorative elements of landscape design, as well as non-trivial design solutions in cafes, restaurants, clubs and other establishments.

Quarter boards can have different sizes: their thickness is 16 and 20 mm, length - 2, 4 and 6 m, and width - 90, 95, 100, 110, 115, 120, 140 mm. The best-selling board is considered to be 190x20.

Such boards are made from pine, spruce, larch, cedar, as well as aspen and linden.

• Decorative look. The texture of coniferous wood gives any design project aesthetics and nobility.
• Durability and strength. In the most unfavorable external conditions, a "quarter" board can last at least 20-30 years, and with proper surface care, the material retains its operational characteristics for up to 100 years. Pine and spruce are highly resistant to mechanical wear, and due to their resinousness, they successfully resist rot, mold and other pathogenic microorganisms.
• Moisture resistance. Pine and spruce boards exhibit exceptional heat resistance, therefore they can be used for both interior and exterior cladding in regions with a humid climate.
• Resistant to extreme temperatures. The properties of coniferous wood allow the boards to withstand temperature fluctuations, retain their properties in summer heat and winter frosts.
• Profitability. Pines and spruces grow everywhere in our country, so the cost of such sawn timber is low in comparison with other species.

Installation of quarter boards is simple. It is almost impossible to fix such blanks incorrectly. However, this method of laying is permissible only in the horizontal direction; vertical fastening will not be strong enough.

The walls are sheathed in an overlapping way, so the joints after sheathing are practically invisible - this creates the effect of a solid surface. Nevertheless, the lamellas do not adhere to the base firmly enough - this is an undoubted plus from the standpoint of heat and sound insulation.

The relatively low price of a quarter board, its practicality and ease of use make the material competitive in the market. That is why the demand for these boards remains steadily high.