Tongue and Groove Construction
type of construction method
Definition of Tongue and Groove Construction
A method of joining wood panels that involves cutting a groove into a board edge and a tongue into the other edge so they fit into each other.
It’s useful in maintaining a polished look in traditional saunas, since it hides nail heads or other metals, and prevents spaces from showing when the wood contracts or expands.
Example of “Tongue and Groove Construction” in a Sentence
A tongue and groove construction allows the sauna to expand when it gets hot.
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