The chemical composition of cucumber: in the fruit of the cucumber 95-98% water, a very small amount of protein, fats and carbohydrates. In the remaining 3% is carotene, vitamin PP, vitamin C and B vitamins and trace elements. In the cucumber contains a large amount of potassium.
furring strip. n. (Building) a strip of wood or metal fixed to a wall, floor, or ceiling to provide a surface for the fixing of plasterboard, floorboards, etc. Sometimes shortened to: furring.
This site recommends using a Yellow #4 load on strips 3/4 thick, or Green #3 for 1/4 - 1/2. You could also use concrete screws. 1  Pre-drill holes in furring strip and wall (about every 24). 2  Clean holes in walls well (with shop-vac).3  Using concrete screws fasten furring strip to wall (do not over tighten). 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.