COMMON WOOD FLOOR PROBLEMS
Most problems with hardwood floors are related to moisture and woods natural propensity to expand and contract as it absorbs and emits moisture into the air. Over time these changes can result in undesirable changes in the floors appearance such as cracks, separation, buckling and so forth.
There can also be “invisible” moisture problems beneath the flooring substrate that have a similar results. Poor moisture control in the wood or concrete subfloor during installation is usually the root of the problem. Leaks, water intrusion and flooding are also a source.
| MISSING FINISH ON FLOOR Uneven application or areas of missing finish on flooring. | DELAMINATED FLOORING The separation of a layer from an adjoining one within a piece of engineered wood flooring. |
| BUCKLED FLOOR Excessive expansion causing the wood flooring to release from the subfloor. | ABNORMAL GAPS Gaps in the floor that remain with seasonal change. |
