Tongue and groove joint - Revision history

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	In any type of installation, tongue and groove joints can be difficult to disassemble or repair once the glue has set between the panels.		In any type of installation, tongue and groove joints can be difficult to disassemble or repair once the glue has set between the panels.

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	* Carpentry.		* Carpentry.
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	* Mortise and tenon joints.		* Mortise and tenon joints.
	* Panelling.		* Panelling.
		+	* Rub joint.
	* Scarf joint.		* Scarf joint.
	* Sheet piles.		* Sheet piles.

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	* Furniture.		* Furniture.
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	* Mortise and tenon joints.		* Mortise and tenon joints.
	* Panelling.		* Panelling.

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	* Timber cladding.		* Timber cladding.
	* Vinyl flooring.		* Vinyl flooring.

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	* Sheet piles.		* Sheet piles.

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	* Wainscoting.		* Wainscoting.

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	* Sheet piles.		* Sheet piles.
	* Timber cladding.		* Timber cladding.
	* Wainscoting.		* Wainscoting.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	An edge-to-edge joint, tongue and groove (also referred to as T&G, tongue & groove, or tongued and grooved) is a ~~joinery~~ term used to describe materials that join together in a specific manner.	+	An edge-to-edge joint, tongue and groove (also referred to as T&G, tongue & groove, or tongued and grooved) is a carpentry term used to describe materials that join together in a specific manner.

	= Joining technique =		= Joining technique =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	* Carpentry.		* Carpentry.
	* Click and lock flooring.		* Click and lock flooring.
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	* Furniture.		* Furniture.
	* Mortise and tenon joints.		* Mortise and tenon joints.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	An edge-to-edge ~~joint~~, tongue and groove (also referred to as T&G, tongue & groove, or tongued and grooved) is a carpentry term used to describe materials that join together in a specific manner.	+	An edge-to-edge, tongue and groove joint (also referred to as T&G, tongue & groove, tongue-in-groove or tongued and grooved) is a carpentry term used to describe materials that join together in a specific manner described below.

	= Joining technique =		= Joining technique =

−	The locking mechanism is made with a tongue (male) ridge projection on one edge and a matching groove (female) slot recession on the other edge. The tongue of one piece fits into the groove of the corresponding piece to form a strong, flush joint that ~~is then~~ glued in place.	+	The locking mechanism is made with a tongue (male) ridge projection on one edge and a matching groove (female) slot recession on the other edge. The tongue of one piece fits into the groove of the corresponding piece to form a strong, flush joint that may be glued in place if a permanent joint is required.

−	There are also loose tongue and ~~groove joints or tongue-in-~~groove joints. This technique is used on materials that are given grooves on facing edges and joined with a separate (or loose) piece of material that fits between the two and locks them together. Again, glue is often used to ~~reinforce~~ the joint.	+	There are also loose tongue and groove joints. This technique is used on materials that are given grooves on facing edges and joined with a separate (or loose) piece of material that fits between the two and locks them together. Again, glue is often used to secure the joint.

	Tongue and groove joints are variations on the mortise and tenon joint, but instead of joining two pieces at a right angle (like a mortise and tenon joint), the tongue and groove connection creates a strong, smooth parallel joint.		Tongue and groove joints are variations on the mortise and tenon joint, but instead of joining two pieces at a right angle (like a mortise and tenon joint), the tongue and groove connection creates a strong, smooth parallel joint.
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	= Common applications =		= Common applications =

−	This traditional fitting method is often used on natural materials (such as ~~pure wood~~ or cork), but it can also apply to artificial materials (such as plastic, vinyl or engineered ~~wood~~) ~~outfitted with tongue and groove edges~~. It was once ~~a common installation technique~~ for flooring and furniture joinery, but other methods have ~~also~~ become widely used.	+	This traditional fitting method is often used on natural materials (such as timber or cork), but it can also apply to artificial materials (such as plastic, vinyl or engineered timber). It was once commonly used for flooring and furniture joinery, but other methods have now become widely used.

−	Tongue and groove treatments can also be used on interior walls such as floor to ceiling ~~wood~~ panels, moulding or wainscoting. Wainscoting is a type of wall panel that is both functional and decorative. It was historically made from ~~wood~~, but it is now available in other materials. Wainscoting is typically found on the lower portion of an interior wall.	+	Tongue and groove treatments can also be used on interior walls such as floor to ceiling timber panels, moulding or wainscoting. Wainscoting is a type of wall panel that is both functional and decorative. It was historically made from timber, but it is now available in other materials. Wainscoting is typically found on the lower portion of an interior wall.

	It can also be used as cladding on a building’s exterior surface. The term 'cladding' refers to components that are attached to the primary structure of a building to form non-structural, external surfaces. This is as opposed to buildings in which the external surfaces are formed by structural elements, such as masonry walls, or applied surfaces such as render.		It can also be used as cladding on a building’s exterior surface. The term 'cladding' refers to components that are attached to the primary structure of a building to form non-structural, external surfaces. This is as opposed to buildings in which the external surfaces are formed by structural elements, such as masonry walls, or applied surfaces such as render.

−	The tongue and groove connection method is the basic concept behind Tongue Larssen interlocking sheets of metal used to create protective retaining walls. These sheet piles can have beneficial driving qualities and provide a strong, close-fitting joint to form an effective water seal because of their uniform section shape. Tongue Larssen sheet piles can be used for water control purposes, such as ~~coastline~~ protection, tide control, flood barriers and so on.	+	The tongue and groove connection method is the basic concept behind Tongue Larssen interlocking sheets of metal used to create protective retaining walls. These sheet piles can have beneficial driving qualities and provide a strong, close-fitting joint to form an effective water seal because of their uniform section shape. Tongue Larssen sheet piles can be used for water control purposes, such as coastal protection, tide control, flood barriers and so on.

	= Advantages and disadvantages =		= Advantages and disadvantages =

−	In addition to their smooth appearance and strong bond, tongue and groove joints can be fairly easy to fabricate without causing damage to the edges when they are fitted together. For flooring installations, the tongue and groove technique is suitable for floating floors and is incorporated into click and lock installations. However, unlike basic tongue and groove flooring, click lock flooring joins at the interlocking edge and then gets snapped into place through the application of firm, downward pressure.	+	In addition to their smooth appearance and strong bond, tongue and groove joints can be fairly easy to fabricate and instal without causing damage to the edges when they are fitted together. For flooring installations, the tongue and groove technique is suitable for floating floors and is commonly incorporated into click and lock flooring installations. However, unlike basic tongue and groove flooring, click lock flooring joins at the interlocking edge and then gets snapped into place through the application of firm, downward pressure.

−	In any type of installation, tongue and groove joints can be difficult to repair once the glue has set between the panels.	+	In any type of installation, tongue and groove joints can be difficult to disassemble or repair once the glue has set between the panels.

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