How to Maintain Optimum Humidity Levels for your Hardwood Floors
Hardwood is an elegant, durable, and practical flooring option for many interior applications. Hardwood floors are used in offices to create an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere, while homeowners use them to create beautiful, smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces. Appropriately maintained hardwood floors can last for generations but are sensitive to extreme climatic conditions such as sweltering summers and frigid winters. Along with temperature changes, changes in living conditions and humidity levels can also affect your beautiful hardwood floor. Both high and low humidity are harmful to wood. According to the National Wood Flooring Association (NFWA), 90% of wood flooring failures relate to relative humidity and moisture problems in the home. Maintaining a consistent, ideal humidity level is essential for keeping your hardwood floor looking great and for a healthy home environment. Wood…