French-style Oak No. 1 interior application reference from the original catalogue

HUAGE technical discussions: confirm joints and interfaces as well as dimensions

Board length, width and thickness do not describe every jointing condition. HUAGE explains the different roles of dimensions, format, board ends and interface information. Projects should check actual compatibility during material selection and detail design rather than assume boards can join directly based on appearance photographs, diagrams without units or similar specifications.

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Original catalogue interior reference · French-style Oak No. 1; for material and application information, not a UK project record.

Similar nominal dimensions do not prove compatible interfaces. HUAGE recommends checking ends, tongue-and-groove or click profiles and compatible systems beyond dimensions so product information addresses real layout and installation needs.

First identify what is being measured

Record board length, width, overall thickness and top-layer thickness separately, with units and the object measured. Where a diagram does not specify units or the measurement position, do not assume millimetres from the image or apply figures from one construction diagram to every product. Ask the supplier for the specification of the finished product for this order where necessary.

Read dimensions alongside actual formats. Square-ended rectangles and angled-end boards have different joint relationships; herringbone and chevron are not interchangeable merely because both look staggered. Shaped parquet requires unit boundaries and combinations and cannot inherit square-module dimensions or connections directly.

Interfaces must correspond with the installation proposal

Confirm tongue-and-groove, click-lock or other connections through matching documents or physical boards. Methods also depend on construction, subfloors and systems. An interface photograph cannot prove suitability for floating, full-spread or every fixing method. Contractors should know the material before arrival rather than guess on site.

At thresholds, adjoining flooring and stairs, discuss finished levels, edge positions and movement details together. Board thickness alone can omit adhesive, underlay and subfloor adjustment; focusing only on interfaces can overlook the full assembly height. Link technical drawings and material approvals so every participant uses the same version.

Reconfirm interfaces when changes are made

Changes to width, thickness, board ends or interfaces may require revised layouts and ancillary materials. Record differences between versions for the supplier, designer and contractor to confirm, rather than merely change a name in the quotation. Replenishment or local replacement especially requires interface checks; identical design names do not prove complete compatibility.

HUAGE dimensions and construction diagrams explain materials; actual supply and works rely on confirmed documents. Identify measured objects, units, interfaces and accessories to turn visual choices into executable proposals. Unattributed diagram figures or joint-performance claims are not added as definite website parameters.