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	Wood ash is used for a variety of uses, and being a cost-effective method, it is a popular product for gardeners as it is a good source for potash.		Wood ash is used for a variety of uses, and being a cost-effective method, it is a popular product for gardeners as it is a good source for potash.

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	* 11 things you didn't know about wood.		* 11 things you didn't know about wood.
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	* Walnut.		* Walnut.

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	Wood ash is used for a variety of uses, and being a cost-effective method, it is a popular product for gardeners as it is a good source for potash.		Wood ash is used for a variety of uses, and being a cost-effective method, it is a popular product for gardeners as it is a good source for potash.

−	--[[User:G~~%26S_Specialist_Timber~~\|G&S Specialist Timber]]	+	--[[User:G&S_Specialist_Timber\|G&S Specialist Timber]]

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	* Types of timber.		* Types of timber.
	* Walnut.		* Walnut.
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−	* [[The_Properties_of_Wood_Ash\|The Properties of Wood Ash]]

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G&S Specialist Timber at 16:35, 8 March 2018

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	* Types of timber.		* Types of timber.
	* Walnut.		* Walnut.
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	* [[Wood_ash\|Wood ash]]		* [[Wood_ash\|Wood ash]]
	* [[The_Properties_of_Wood_Ash\|The Properties of Wood Ash]]		* [[The_Properties_of_Wood_Ash\|The Properties of Wood Ash]]

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G&S Specialist Timber at 16:34, 8 March 2018

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	Wood ash is used for a variety of uses, and being a cost-effective method, it is a popular product for gardeners as it is a good source for potash.		Wood ash is used for a variety of uses, and being a cost-effective method, it is a popular product for gardeners as it is a good source for potash.

−	--[[User:G~~&S_Specialist_Timber~~\|G&S Specialist Timber]]	+	--[[User:G%26S_Specialist_Timber\|G&S Specialist Timber]]

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	* Types of timber.		* Types of timber.
	* Walnut.		* Walnut.
		+	* [[11_things_you_didn't_know_about_wood\|11 things you didn't know about wood]]
		+	* [[Wood_ash\|Wood ash]]
		+	* [[The_Properties_of_Wood_Ash\|The Properties of Wood Ash]]

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	= Properties =		= Properties =

−	Ash contains phosphorus, potassium, calcium, boron and other elements which contribute to the healthy and strong growing of plants. Its properties make it a highly useful material ~~used~~ for cleaning within the interior of ~~your home~~, and for the healthy growth of soil in the garden and outside areas.	+	Ash contains phosphorus, potassium, calcium, boron and other elements which contribute to the healthy and strong growing of plants. Its properties make it a highly useful material for cleaning within the interior of buildings, and for the healthy growth of soil in the garden and outside areas.

	= Benefits of wood ash =		= Benefits of wood ash =

−	Wood ash brings numerous benefits for the user~~. These include~~:	+	Wood ash brings numerous benefits for the user:

	* Environmentally friendly and child safe.		* Environmentally friendly and child safe.
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	= Common uses =		= Common uses =

−	There is a wide variety of uses for wood ash~~, as it can be used for different materials in different forms. Here are some of the most common uses of this material~~:	+	There are a wide variety of uses for wood ash:

−	* Fertilising: Wood ash is ~~a great material for being used as~~ an organic fertilizer ~~to enrich~~ agricultural soil nutrition. Through adding potassium and calcium carbonate, it neutralises acidic soils.	+	* Fertilising: Wood ash is an organic fertilizer, enriching agricultural soil nutrition. Through adding potassium and calcium carbonate, it neutralises acidic soils.
−	* Deterring pests~~. Within the garden area, there are numerous creatures which can become a nuisance to plants and other living organisms~~. Wood ash acts as a desiccant, drying up ~~the~~ garden pests~~. By keeping~~ pests a distance from the stems and roots of plants~~, they will be safe~~.	+	* Deterring pests. Wood ash acts as a desiccant, drying up garden pests, so it can be used to keep pests at a distance from the stems and roots of plants.
−	* Polish silver: Wood ash ~~offers an all-~~natural polish, and when mixed with water, ~~it forms and~~ creates a paste which will both clean and buff silver to shine.	+	* Polish silver: Wood ash is a natural polish, and when mixed with water, creates a paste which will both clean and buff silver to shine.
−	* Cleaning fireplaces: Wood ash is an abrasive and alkaline material which can be used to clean ~~fireplace doors~~ effectively.	+	* Cleaning fireplaces: Wood ash is an abrasive and alkaline material which can be used to clean fireplaces effectively.

	Wood ash is used for a variety of uses, and being a cost-effective method, it is a popular product for gardeners as it is a good source for potash.		Wood ash is used for a variety of uses, and being a cost-effective method, it is a popular product for gardeners as it is a good source for potash.
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		+	--[[User:G&S_Specialist_Timber\|G&S Specialist Timber]]

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Editor at 15:35, 12 January 2018

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	Wood ash paint is one of the most environmentally friendly paints, formulated to provide a high performance with a high-quality depth of colour and finish.		Wood ash paint is one of the most environmentally friendly paints, formulated to provide a high performance with a high-quality depth of colour and finish.

−	[[File:~~Wood ash~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Wood_ash.jpg\|link=File:Wood_ash.jpg]]

	= Properties =		= Properties =
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	Ash contains phosphorus, potassium, calcium, boron and other elements which contribute to the healthy and strong growing of plants. Its properties make it a highly useful material used for cleaning within the interior of your home, and for the healthy growth of soil in the garden and outside areas.		Ash contains phosphorus, potassium, calcium, boron and other elements which contribute to the healthy and strong growing of plants. Its properties make it a highly useful material used for cleaning within the interior of your home, and for the healthy growth of soil in the garden and outside areas.

−	= Benefits of ~~Wood Ash~~ =	+	= Benefits of wood ash =

	Wood ash brings numerous benefits for the user. These include:		Wood ash brings numerous benefits for the user. These include:

−	* Environmentally friendly and child safe	+	* Environmentally friendly and child safe.
−	* Moisture and stain resistant	+	* Moisture and stain resistant.
−	* Suitable for all areas of the house including kitchens and hallways	+	* Suitable for all areas of the house including kitchens and hallways.
−	* Quick drying	+	* Quick drying.
−	* Can be used for both wood and metal materials	+	* Can be used for both wood and metal materials.
−	* Very tough and durable	+	* Very tough and durable.

−	= Common ~~Uses~~ =	+	= Common uses =

	There is a wide variety of uses for wood ash, as it can be used for different materials in different forms. Here are some of the most common uses of this material:		There is a wide variety of uses for wood ash, as it can be used for different materials in different forms. Here are some of the most common uses of this material:

−	* ~~Fertilizing – wood~~ ash is a great material for being used as an organic fertilizer to enrich agricultural soil nutrition. Through adding potassium and calcium carbonate, it neutralises acidic soils.	+	* Fertilising: Wood ash is a great material for being used as an organic fertilizer to enrich agricultural soil nutrition. Through adding potassium and calcium carbonate, it neutralises acidic soils.
−	* Deterring pests ~~– within~~ the garden area, there are numerous creatures which can become a nuisance to plants and other living organisms. Wood ash acts as a desiccant, drying up the garden pests. By keeping pests a distance from the stems and roots of plants, they will be safe.	+	* Deterring pests. Within the garden area, there are numerous creatures which can become a nuisance to plants and other living organisms. Wood ash acts as a desiccant, drying up the garden pests. By keeping pests a distance from the stems and roots of plants, they will be safe.
−	* Polish silver ~~– wood~~ ash offers an all-natural polish, and when mixed with water, it forms and creates a paste which will both clean and buff silver to shine.	+	* Polish silver: Wood ash offers an all-natural polish, and when mixed with water, it forms and creates a paste which will both clean and buff silver to shine.
−	* Cleaning fireplaces ~~– wood~~ ash is an abrasive and alkaline material which can be used to clean fireplace doors effectively.	+	* Cleaning fireplaces: Wood ash is an abrasive and alkaline material which can be used to clean fireplace doors effectively.

	Wood ash is used for a variety of uses, and being a cost-effective method, it is a popular product for gardeners as it is a good source for potash.		Wood ash is used for a variety of uses, and being a cost-effective method, it is a popular product for gardeners as it is a good source for potash.
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		+	= Find out more =
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		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
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		+	* 11 things you didn't know about wood.
		+	* Birch wood.
		+	* Lime wood.
		+	* Oak wood properties.
		+	* Pine wood.
		+	* Properties of Mahogany.
		+	* Timber vs wood.
		+	* Types of timber.
		+	* Walnut.
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