ENGINEERED HARDWOOD

ENGINEERED HARDWOOD

Engineered wood floors are real wood floors that are manufactured using three to nine layers of different wood veneers. The stacking of the layers is designed to counteract the natural tendency of hardwoods to expand, contract, warp, or cup when exposed to different environmental factors. The sub layers can be of the same species, or of different species. The grain of each layer runs in different directions, which makes it very stable. This means that the wood will expand and contract less than solid wood flooring during fluctuations in humidity and temperature. The top layer of engineered wood flooring consists of high-quality wood. While this type of flooring can be sanded and finished, it cannot be done as many times as solid wood flooring. Engineered wood flooring can be installed above, on, or below grade.

Engineered hardwood flooring is an excellent alternative in geographical areas that have excessive moisture, or in building spaces otherwise unsuited for solid hardwood. Also, many engineered floors offer a floating floor option, allowing installation on a concrete subfloor, as long as the subfloor is clean, dry, and level. Unlike solid hardwood flooring, engineered hardwood flooring also gives you the option of installing over radiant heat sources as well, lending additional flexibility.