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Articles in our journal are general information written from our own experience as a shop. They are not professional advice — not legal, medical, veterinary, structural, electrical or financial advice. Before acting on anything that affects safety, a vehicle, a load-bearing structure or your health, consult a qualified professional.
Product performance
We describe materials honestly, but results depend on your use, your climate and your care routine. Cast iron, cedar, wool, straw and felt all behave differently in a Western New York winter than in a desert. Where we give a life span, treat it as a typical range, not a guarantee.
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