Wood Flooring Advice Column
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Why Hire a Professional Wood Floor Installer
Thursday, July 30, 2009I thought i would write about some wood flooring issues that people in the profession know about but few home owners know about.
The number one issue is moisture. Most people know that water effects wood. For some reason people fail to relate this to their wood flooring. Moisture can greatly effect wood. Keeping tabs on the moisture content in your flooring before installing, and the environment where the flooring is going is key.
Flooring, sub-floor and relative humidity all have to be tested or gauged to see if they fall into the right parameters. This is one reason why hiring a professional installer is key.
Temperature can be a factor also. For general figures: 10% in the sub-floor, 8% in the wood, 40% relative humidity on site and a temperature of 68° F should keep you safe from major wood movement. These figures do change according to wood species and other factors.
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Wood Flooring Advice Column Intro
Monday, July 27, 2009I created this blog to connect with others in the wood flooring industry and to help those who have questions about wood floors. I will try and keep innovative ideas and techniques as features of this blog. I hope to write new info once a week and answer any comments. I want to promote things that are special and interesting about the wood flooring industry. Will be adding pics, too.
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