One of our readers had asked us the following question:

 ”I have also read somewhere that MDF tends to chip off on regular use
and it is not suited for Indian usage. Can you please expand on Modular kitchen.”

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We thought of expanding on what exactly is MDF.

MDF stands for “Medium-density fibreboard“.

It is an engineered wood somewhat like plywood but different in its composition. While the later is made from wood veneers (slices of wood), which are compressed together, MDF wood is formed by breaking softwood into fibers and then combining the same with resins. The end product is then formed into panels by applying heat and pressure.

Its density is higher than that of plywood.

Benefits of MDF

- Cheaper than wood types like teak

- Does not split

- Maintains consistency thanks to the artificial process of manufacturing

- More flexible due to it’s isotropic and homogeneous nature

Drawbacks of MDF

- Heavier

- Tends to absorb moisture if waterlogged ( swelling and breaking are the after-effects)

- Needs proper sealing

So, we think MDF are to be avoided if the construction is near the water sources or the cooking area. Also we suggest that you use a experienced person to construct the modular kitchen out of MDF boards.

Hope you found this little piece of information handy.

 We will cover more on  the hot topic of “Modular Kitchen” in the coming posts.

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After the link below are the answers for the first Crossword. Your feedback would be very useful, so do leave your comments behind.

Hope you got most of the answers right from the direct clues.

cheers

Karthik

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20 October : Television Brands in India - Part 2 , Aavaas-Crossword-01 

21 October : Aavaas-Crossword-01 (Direct Clues) , Changes to Aavaas Layout

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Hello everyone. We took some time out and modified the theme of our site. Now we have 3 columns instead of 2. This way you need not scroll down often to access the menus and features on the side bars. We have also changed the layout to be flexible in width so that the site looks readable across browsers and screen sizes.

You may have or could experience some issues. We regret the inconvenience.

We hope that you find the new design practical and easy to use.

cheers….

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Here are the direct clues of yesterdays “Aavaas Crossword-01″. I think solving this one will be much easier than solving yesterdays. I am hoping people will not be discouraged by yesterdays clues and try to solve this with enthusiasm. Once you have figured out the clue, try figuring how the cryptic clues lead to the same answer. Working backwards like this , you will be able to solve the cryptic clues in future.

karthik

Across

1. Can be filled with water to wash oneself, typically to wash ones hands, face and small clothes [4, 5]

3. A room or place equipped for cooking [7]

4. The overhead interior surface of a room. [7]

7. An opening in the wall of a building for the admission of air or light or both.(pl) [7]

9. A heavy fabric commonly wool or nylon for covering floors. [6]

13. A lavatory [6]

14. A room, storage area or the like within a sloping roof [4]

15. A lower enclosing surface of a room upon which one walks [5]

16. A building or indoor area for parking or storing motor vehicles  [6]

  

Down

2. A flight or series of steps for going from one level to another with their supporting framework casing and balustrades [9]

5. A plot grass usually tended or mowed as around a residence or in a park or estate. [4]

6. A plot or ground usually near a house used for cultivation [6]

8. A piece of furniture for holding clothes, fitted with hooks, shelves…etc [8]

10. A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns [7]

11. A washing or immersion of something for cleansing. [4]

12. The part of a building directly under a roof. [5]

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