Author Question: Describe the advantages of a polymer moulding over wood when the desired look is a heavily carved ... (Read 28 times)

jho37 · **on:** Aug 28, 2018

Describe the advantages of a polymer moulding over wood when the desired look is a heavily carved reproduction look.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Cherry and maple are common woods used for mouldings.

a. True
b. False

briseldagonzales · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The mouldings are much less expensive than the hand-carved originals
They are lighter weight and therefore easier to handle
They may be nailed, drilled, or screwed
They are receptive to sanding
They help save on installation costs, because, in many cases, the original moulding consisting of several pieces, but modern technology reproduces multiple mouldings in a one-piece strip

Answer to Question 2

b, pine and oak are common woods used for mouldings.