Wood floors add value to your home at resale time, not to mention it is a lifetime product. Wood flooring increases in value just as your home does. Hardwood floor products are one of the most sought after and most popular hard surface flooring in remolding and new home construction.
Maintaining your wood flooring is a little more than simple sweeping and vacuuming. You should however make sure your wood flooring does not sit wet for a long period, as the exposure to water can warp the wood!
Also, childrens toys and pet nails can cause scratching! Using area rugs, floor protectors (on ALL furniture on your hardwood floors), and routine maintenance with proper hardwood floor cleaner should always be used.
Unlike most floor coverings, wood floors come from a natural resource that is sustainable. Long gone are the days when timber was cut down with little thought for the long term consequences on the nation’s forests. Today most timber is cut from forests that are carefully managed to ensure continued resources in the future.
In fact, according to U.S. Forest Service statistics, almost twice as much hardwood timber is added every year through new growth as is harvested. Additionally, there is more standing hardwood timber today than there was 50 years ago.
The EPA has said that indoor air quality is one of our top health threats. Installed in the home, wood floors help contribute to a healthy living environment. Hard surface flooring such as hardwood floors does not harbor dust mites or molds. That creates better air quality for all inhabitants, but especially for those who suffer from allergies.
The hard surface of wood floors also helps avoid artificial substances such as pesticides that can accumulate on some floor coverings.
With today’s technologically advanced manufacturing, stains and finishes, hardwood floors come in many sizes, styles, colors, finishes and species. These many choices can compliment any home or office with style and a beautiful product that last a lifetime.
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