According to studies, foods that are rich in potassium, fiber and magnesium have the ability to lower high blood pressure. Cucumber has all of these elements. Cucumber has very low calorie content. Thus, it is one of the most recommended foods for people who are currently on a diet plan.
In construction, furring (furring strips) are thin strips of wood or other material to level or raise surfaces of another material to prevent dampness, to make space for insulation, or to level and resurface ceilings or walls. Furring refers to the process of installing the strips and to the strips themselves. Firring is a U.K. term for wood strips which are usually 50 mm wide, tapered and fixed above wood roof joists to provide drainage falls below roof boarding.
While remodeling my basement, I had several walls where I just put up furring strips and foam insulation rather than framing in a real wall. I used 1x2 furring strips and attached them with a ramset and 1 1/2 inch nails. Problem is, putting the nails through the furring strips would quite often cause them to crack.I tried pre-drilling (didn't really help) and also tried using 1x3 strips in some places (helped a little, but not much). used 1x2 furring strips and attached them with a ramset and 1 1/2 inch nails. Problem is, putting the nails through the furring strips would quite often cause them to crack.