Engineered wood in Westland, MI from Avita Carpet & Flooring

Dealing with moisture and engineered hardwood


Engineered wood floors are an excellent choice for any room in your home, especially below-grade spaces where solid wood is not an option. The materials stand up better in the circumstances found there, but there are still precautions to be taken when dealing with excessive moisture, so read along to discover more.

Issues with moisture when you have engineered flooring

Engineered wood floors
 were created to be less likely to succumb to moisture damage, consisting of a layer of natural wood attached to fiberboard or plywood. It's used in many areas where the added protection is necessary, such as basements, bathrooms, and kitchens, to protect and beautify, all at the same time.

However, there are still issues, especially concerning relative humidity, where caution must still be exercised. Some manufacturers have different requirements for the relative humidity of their products, which must be adhered to for proper performance.

If the relative humidity is not naturally managed through weather and HVAC performance, other measures must be taken to avoid problems like delamination, splitting, end-gapping, and more. While the core is much more stable than solid wood flooring, large swings in humidity, moisture, and climate control can cause issues that must be addressed. To find out more details about this matter, be sure to stop by and speak with a flooring professional at your convenience.

We offer the engineered flooring you need

At Avita Carpet & Flooring, we offer outstanding wood floors in Canton, MI, with services to match each product we sell. Our associates are experienced and ready to work alongside you for any size project, large or small.

We proudly serve residents from Westland, Wayne, Livonia, Taylor, Romulus, Canton, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, Garden City, and Inkster, MI, all from our Westland, MI showroom. We invite you to visit us at your convenience to find the best engineered wood floors for all your needs.