RH Effects on Wood Flooring

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B2030 Design Considerations Division 09 Product Applications Product Failures product selection publications Tech Tips wood flooring

Wood flooring, like all wood products is affected by moisture. It swells. It shrinks. And it is expected to always look as perfect as the day it is installed. But what happens when the wood is not installed in perfect conditions? What range of conditions must designers accommodate for a successful installation?

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