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.
A bit easier way to explain it is that furring helps make surfaces even so the finished look has minimal imperfections. Furring For Walls. If you've ever seen a bare wall, down to the wood-framing studs, it's easy to understand that it's not exactly the best surface to throw plaster or texture onto.