If you’re weighing the pros and cons of a laminate floor, we’ve got the “pros” all laid out for you here. Looks Like the Real Thing: Laminate floors can look like real hardwood. Many homeowners prefer the wood look because it creates a feeling of warmth and comfort. But you can also find laminate … [Read more...]
Hardwood Floor Cupping, Mold and Mildew leads to Lawsuit
August 26, 2011 by ·
Home inspectors do a great job of inspecting houses and commercial building, but problems may arise when expensive floor covering such as hardwood floors are not inspected to determine if they were properly installed or they're being subject to excessive moisture and possible failure. I came … [Read more...]
Hardwood Floor Cupping and Buckling-Crawl Space Moisture
August 19, 2011 by ·
[flagallery gid=6 name="Gallery"] Before purchasing a Hardwood Floor: The following article explains how moisture develops in a vented crawl space, what moisture does to hardwood flooring, who’s responsible for moisture damaged hardwood flooring and how to prevent crawl space moisture … [Read more...]
Hire your own Flooring Inspector
August 14, 2011 by ·
Before contacting a flooring inspector gather the information related to your floor; retailer/installer and manufacturer information, product, style, size (square ft, yards); then prepare a list of your concerns to discuss with the inspector. Conflict of Interest: Rule out conflict of interest by … [Read more...]
Why Hardwood Floors Cup
August 14, 2011 by ·
Cupping occurs when the edges of a board are high and its center is lower. Cupping in hardwood flooring is caused by a moisture imbalance through the thickness of the wood: The wood is wetter on the bottom of the board than on the top. The moisture imbalance is proven by taking moisture meter … [Read more...]
