What Causes Hardwood Floors to Crack?

If you want your floors to look remarkable and outlast the many years to come, then staying on top of moisture control is crucial. If there ever was something that could damage your hardwood floors it is definitely moisture and humidity. Today we are going to see what moisture and humidity are capable of doing to hardwood floors.

Some moisture related issues with hardwood floors are clearly visible. Wood problems begin to occur typically when hardwood floors begin to contract or expand. Wood movement can happen naturally and it usually does during seasonal changes. These changes can often cause for your hardwood floors to look slightly less appealing.

If and when you heat your home during the cold winter season, the levels of your hardwood floors can decrease significantly. Boards can shrink and spaces will begin to appear when your hardwood floors lose MC. Some of these changes, like mentioned prior, are clearly seasonal. It is essential for you to monitor the room’s temperature. Installing a humidifier in the furnace during winter months is a perfect example.

Cupping sometimes occurs to your hardwood floors as well. Cupping can be described as boards being higher than their center due to moisture. This can also happen when a water spill is left lying on the hardwood.

Crowning and buckling of your hardwood floors are also other visibly signs of moisture problems with your hardwood floors.

Invisible signs of moisture and humidity problems with your hardwood floors would include wood sub floors. You must know the subfloors as good as the hardwood floor itself. Truth be told though, all flooring is susceptible to damage by moisture if not controlled immediately.

In all, if your hardwood floors have any of the signs discussed here, you might want to consider hiring a specialist to assist you right way. Marco General Construction is always ready to assist you with your hardwood floors.