If you haven’t noticed, the issue of relevant humidity (RH) is a big deal when it comes to wood flooring. When floors squeak and creak it’s usually a result of movement caused by a low RH. Installation problems are also very prevalent when the RH is off in a home. Remember my story about installing …
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Why a whole home humidifier is important for homes with wood flooring
We want to pass on a video from Aprilaire that explains how wood flooring failures can be prevented through moisture control. We are approaching the dry season in many of the markets that we serve, and it is important that moisture control, especially as it relates to keeping homes at a consistent relative humidity level …
Dry Winter = Dry Floor
A dry winter (even if it snows a lot) will always cause a dry floor. Why does this happen? Wood is hygroscopic and seeks to be in equilibrium with the environment it is in. Practically, this means that wood flooring will absorb moisture when there is an excess of it in the air surrounding it. …