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Hardwood Flooring

11 years ago

I have 2 questions regarding hardwood flooring:
1) I've heard you need to let the wood acclimate to your house before it is installed. How long do you need for this to happen?
2) If a room is 11 ft X 27 ft which way should you run the wood to make the room look the best. (assuming the joists are not a problem)

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ULTIMATE HARDWOOD LTD
11 years ago
Wood needs to acclimate until m/c of the wood(flooring) is within 4% of the subfloor m/c(strip flooring), and 2% of the subfloor reading(plank flooring).
45 degrees is the best structurally. If your joists are 12-19.2 OC then perpendicular is the way to install hwd. If you have 2 layers of subfloor its your choice. These are general guidelines as stated by the National Wood Flooring Assc.
mvpgmp750
Original Author
11 years ago
We will have 2 layers of subfloor because we are removing tile and they will have to bring the level up to meet the existing wood floor. From an appearance stand point which way is the proper way to lay the floors.
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PRO
ULTIMATE HARDWOOD LTD
11 years ago
Length wise in the biggest room(s).

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