Tag: Moisture
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Tool Tips for Installing a Laminate Floor
[adsenseyu3] When you start any DIY project, you go through several stages. The first stage is deciding on your project. Then you move on to research. Next, you make a plan, get the materials and gather the tools. My husband and I recently went through these stages when we installed a laminate floor in our…
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Hardwood Floor Cupping, Mold and Mildew leads to Lawsuit
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 across an unfortunate, but interesting lawsuit related to a…
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Hardwood Floor Cupping and Buckling-Crawl Space Moisture
[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 problems before installing your new wood floor. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and wood…
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Hire your own Flooring Inspector
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 asking the inspector if they work for, or represent any party involved…
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Why Hardwood Floors Cup
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 readings…