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FINLANDIA'S 2" X 2" BENCH TOPS
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COMPETITOR'S 1" X 4" BENCH
TOPS
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| Fastening
Ability: |
1-3/8" penetration for
greater strength and durability
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Minimal; only 5/8"
penetration
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Tendency to
cup:
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None
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Moderate; elevates with
flat grain
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Water
Retention:
(perspiration)
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Virtually none; narrow
tops will not retain perspiration
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High; due to width of
boards and tendency to cup
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Vertical
Grain:
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Always
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Occational
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Air
Circulation:
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Excellent; narrower boards
allow greater air circulation and less water retention
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Less, due to width of
boards
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Advantages:
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Greater durability; better
holding strength, neater look. No slivers. fastened from the bottom,
leaving
no exposed metal to burn bather
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All advantages are to the
manufacturer. Cheaper to make, lower cost of materials, takes less time
to manufacture!
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Disadvantages:
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None to purchacer. Better
materials may result in some higher cost for manufacturer.
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Questionable durability,
will not support heavy weight, tends to sag with use, high tendency for
flat grain boards to cup and splinter. Less air circulation.
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