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In Aircraft Carriers
- Weight considerations: Placing the heavy, armored deck at the flight deck level would have caused unacceptable tradeoffs in terms of hangar deck height. Therefore a light metal deck, with a wooden covering layer, was placed at the flight deck level, with the heavy armored deck at the hangar floor.
- Ease of repair: It was considered that a metal/armored deck, if damaged, would be very time-consuming to repair. A wooden deck, on the other hand, could be quickly and easily patched.
- In Battleships and Cruisers
- Heat Insulation: In the days prior to air conditioning, ships (especially those on tropical station) could become very hot. The wooden deck provided a layer of insulation against the sun's heat. The few cruisers lacking wooden decks were considered unsuitable for tropical service because they would become unbearably hot.
- Appearance & Tradition: A well-maintained wooden deck presented the "proper" naval appearance; this was of particular interest in ships intended for "showing the flag" in foreign ports. Also, it was traditional to have a wooden deck, and there was no particular reason to change.
- Make-Work: Large warships had very large crews, but many sailors only had tasks when the ship was in combat; at other times they would be idle hands. Maintenance of a wooden deck provided a means to keep crews busy during otherwise idle times.
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Does muriatic acid clean old paint off of outside wood decks?
No, muriatic acid is not very effective in cleaning old paint off of outside wood decks. You should use a paint remover to clean the wood decks, such as Jasco, which is available from Home Depot stores.
How much are Tech Decks at Kmart?
They are $50
What is corrosion among wood?
When wood corrodes it rots. The amount of time wood takes to rots depends on the wetness of the wood, density of the wood, and what the wood is. The location of the wood can also change how fast the wood will rot.
What does a wood stain do to the wood underneath?
Wood stain is abosorbed into the wood, so the wood takes on the color of the stain. This is why the features of the wood are still visible, unlike with paint.
What is the softest wood?
The softest wood is yucca wood, from Arizona. The softest wood used in woodworking is pine.
What type of wood was used on the decks of World War 2 US battleships?
teak wood
What were the US World War 2 Battleships made out of?
Answer Steel, steel and more steel. However the main decks were wood-covered.
What to do on a battleship?
Only tourists walk the decks of battleships today. No battleships are on active duty.
Why do battle ships have wooden decks?
Battleships have wooden decks to reduce the dangers associated with slip hazards.
What did the Japanese do with the lumber the took in World War 2?
Besides wood being used for RIFLE and PISTOL stocks (and grips); lumber (like US carriers) was needed for IJN aircraft carrier decks (and battleships). Every time a bomb detonated on one of those flight decks, they had to be repaired.
What are Baker decks made of?
Wood
What is crown down for wood?
should wood decks be installed crown down
Does muriatic acid clean old paint off of outside wood decks?
No, muriatic acid is not very effective in cleaning old paint off of outside wood decks. You should use a paint remover to clean the wood decks, such as Jasco, which is available from Home Depot stores.
How do you maintain teak wood decks?
Coat it with teak oil
Why Wood Decks are Popular?
Decks are made out of wood in roughly eight out of ten homes. Woods is thought to be extremely durable -- in some varieties more than others. Wood takes stain and paint well, so decks made out of wood can be turned any color to match any house. Because it lasts for decades, wood is an affordable option that has much to offer as a decking material.
What are some spectacular and unique options for a custom wood deck?
Some of spectacular wood decks are the following: Wooden Deck Railing, A sunburst and Vinyl Deck Railing. Those are some of spectacular wood decks. You can also visit http://www.backyard-design-ideas.com/deck-railing.html for more wooden decks for your yard.
On a scale of one to ten how good are Good-wood decks?
4
