WHY HARDWOOD IS A GREAT CHOICE
Hardwood flooring can last for decades. It insulates well and improves the frame strength of a house. It helps a home sell faster and can add a spike to its selling price. But for all its substantial benefits, wood flooring is generally chosen for a different reason altogether.
Hardwood floors just make a house feel like home. Regardless of age, species or color of the flooring, the addition of wood adds aesthetic warmth that's hard to beat. Even an old wood floor, long past its prime, has a rustic quality that makes a room feel comfortable and relaxed.
There are many great reasons on why to invest in hardwood flooring for your home.
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Beauty. No other flooring offers the warmth and beauty of hardwood. Hardwood floors define the overall style and décor of any room.
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Value. Hardwood flooring greatly increases the market value of your home providing you with a great return on your investment. In fact homes with hardwood flooring sell faster and at a higher price.
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Permanence. A well-maintained hardwood floor lasts a lifetime. Whereas a carpet would need to be replaced every five to ten years.
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Cleanliness. Ideal for people with respiratory problems allowing you to create a healthy home. Regular cleaning can consist of simple sweeping and/or vacuuming with the occasional use of the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning product.
Since hardwood flooring represents a large investment in your home, it is very important to educate yourself about its features and limitations before you make your purchase. Although it is a lot of information, we want to make sure you are knowledgeable and satisfied with your investment.
SUB FLOOR
Before you get your heart set on a particular type of hardwood, please look at the sub-floor, the floor underneath your floor, of your home. It will steer you towards the right type of flooring for your home.
Solid and various engineered hardwood products require that the wood be nailed or stapled into the sub-floor. Recommended sub-floors for hardwood flooring are plywood, OSB, and tongue-and-groove decking products. Sub-floors like concrete, particleboards, or gypcrete will not work unless you float the hardwood floor. However only certain engineered products can be floated.
MOISTURE
Testing the moisture level of the area of installation is highly important in selecting the right hardwood. Too much moisture will result in the cupping and warping of your hardwood installation. Areas of the home are classified as above-grade, on-grade, and below-grade with regard to moisture. |
