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_ "Here is a contemporary shape, a ‘threeâ€"seater with that great overâ€" Stuffed, rounded, Northern lodge look. Two of the loose back cushions are in deep burgundy, accenting the jextured, windâ€"swept fabric design of Â¥eep red, forest green and sand beige. Big and welcoming for entertaining pr vegging out when you‘re spending quiet evening at home. « _ "Look at this cutaway, Fred. This »sofa is noâ€"sag construction. Zigâ€"zag @springs are attached to the front and Sand back rails of the hardwood frame. »The lower the guage of the wire, the "heavier the spring. For strength and weart C * We‘ll unveil upholstered furniâ€" ture‘s hidden assets with the help of Fred, one of those Canadian shopâ€" pers. He evolves from single status, through marriage, family and career climb to comfortable middle age. We trace possible furnishings choices, revealing the secret life of springs and foam, key to intelligent decisionâ€"makâ€" ing along the way. Wedanesday ost Canadian shoppers regard investment in home furnishings as adventures of the order described by PD. James or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, someâ€" what perilous and certainly shrouded in mystery! What lurks beneath the sumptuous cushioning and gorgeous fabrics or leathers of sofas, loveseats and chairs? Will shapes and colours stand the test of time â€" children, cats, mavins? readily defined abrics or leathers of sofas, loveseats ind chairs? Will shapes and colours tand the test of time â€" children, cats, logs, and the inspiration of fashion Inside story counts in upholstered furniture in quality and value criteria be «SNOWPLOWING 844â€"8385° WOODLES N‘ DOODLES Cguity Kome I 8§45â€"8521 ATTENTION! _ Oakvillie Residents Property Managers Store Owners &IW * BY THE PLOW / SEASONAL RATES â€" * LOCAL COMPANY/SENIORsS RATES â€" Basement Ti Steve 681â€"3116 or (416) 570â€"2199 wer. the JoL COM§:.Y)\3 Fet Double or replace existing staircase * Wall removal & railing replacement * Framing, drywall, taping & trimming Call For Free Estimate Tding ry al lables ade 193 ture Veneer Repaire Window Valanc cabdinets mprovements alrs Pecke & Fences ves COak f, "Cushions are a story in themâ€" selves! They can be filled with anyâ€" thing from foam to fortrel or dacron combinations to different qualities of down. The most common cushion material is polyurethane foam. The minimum density of the foam for a seat cushion should be 1.8 pounds, and 1.2 pounds for back cushions, but this differs between manufacturers. e Felt and foam padding should cover the arms and corners of the frame so it can‘t be felt through the fabric. If you can, there‘s a good chance the fabric will wear premaâ€" turely. bum ‘"Very important, Fred, when you‘re looking at upholstered fumniâ€" ture, take note of the UFAC tag. The Upholstered Furniture Action Council researches new wavys to manufacture fumniture rk "A sisal pad is laid over the springs to mask their look and feel, then a thick layer of form, felt or synâ€" thetic material is anchored over that. Lift up the cushions and look at the deck. See, no imprint of the springs. It‘s one of the indications of good quality. might use a seven or eight guage in the seat where there‘s the most presâ€" sure, and a 12 to 15 guage in the back. Springs shouldn‘t be more than 3" apart. At the ends of the sofa, next to the arms, the springs should be doubledâ€"up to avoid that weird feelâ€" ing of dropping into a hole! Stabilizing crossâ€"wires eliminate spring separation. Across the front of the sofa, other springs create a soft front edge, both for comfort and longer seat life. "The frame is built from kiln or airâ€"dried Canadian hardwood. Our furniture allows for fluctuations caused by central heating in our cold winters, and the dampness of our hot summers; it‘s made to adjust to changes in humidity. Frames may be doubleâ€"dowelled, cornerâ€"blocked, glued and screwed together for duraâ€" bility and greater strength. It has to be good. 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