Wood generally expands when it absorbs moisture in conditions of high relative humidity, or when high moisture content in the sub-floor affects the wood. The effects of expansion are evidenced in cupping and swelling of wood, and if this has occurred in the flooring the affected areas will most likely need replacing.

Just opposite to the above, wood generally shrinks in conditions of low relative humidity, the loss of moisture causing contraction and eventually crowning after a prolonged dry state. Crowning will most likely call for floor replacement. Shrinkage should be controlled with a humidifier, a good climate control system, and good ventilation. See similar questions...

Many steps can be taken to help reduce scratches on a wood floor. First, you can put throw rugs down in any high traffic areas such as in entryways, in front of your sink or refrigerator, or down a highly traveled hallway. One of the best things you can do is dust, sweep or mop on a regular basis to keep any dirt or debris from collecting on the surface or the floor. You can also put felt pads under the legs of any chairs or tables. See similar questions...

Quality Painting & Pressure Washing LLC does not replace rotten wood, termite damage, or any other structural damage. We do have licensed carpenters available who can perform any necessary repairs, with proven craftsmanship that reflects the type of quality standards our company is known for. We would be more than happy to give you a referral to them to handle any items that may need addressed prior to painting. See similar questions...

Excessive moisture is the most common cause of buckling floors. Moisture can come from leaking pipes, wet basements or crawl spaces, plywood exposed to the elements during construction, and houses left vacant without proper ventilation. You would need to identify the source of the problem, and eliminate it. Floors can also buckle if a proper expansion gap around each wall is not used. See similar questions...

Not at all. When done professionally, a very small amount of dried-out dead fiber is removed when your deck is getting a face lift. See similar questions...

KUUDPA requires the operator to immediately dispatch personnel to the location to provide the necessary repair of the damage. The response time obviously depends on the severity of the damage and the availability of personnel to respond. See similar questions...

Other floor covering materials simply can't compare to the natural beauty of hardwood flooring. Hardwood floors outperform and outlast almost any other floor covering material. Natural, Renewable and Eco - Friendly, wood floors donot involve quarrying, blasting, mining or heavy chemical processes, and hence are more earth friendly than most other flooring materials See similar questions...

Just call us the "Brick and Stone Restoration Specialists" This home had extensive foundation damage. After the foundation repairs were completed, there were still unsightly cracks and missing mortar.... QuickBrick was able to restore the brick on this home's exterior to "like new" condition. With Quick Brick products we can exactly match any color of brick or stone to make the repair work undetectable. See similar questions...

The Ash Wednesday storm of 1962 caused the most damage to the Northern Outer Banks specifically, but Hurricane Isabel caused 400 million dollars worth of damage. Most damage was centered around Cape Hatteras. Duck received little damage in the private sector, but the FRF's garage roof was torn off. See similar questions...

No. We don't have a background in that, and would not be comfortable trying to provide you with a service we are not fully qualified to do. We can, however, offer you a few names of local companies that have done a lot of work for our customers in the past. They have taken good care of our customers, and we are quite comfortable recommending them to you. See similar questions...

A lot... They attack all body tissues, degrade collagen and reprogram DNA. Free-radicals have been said to be the underlying cause in almost every disease. See similar questions...

Wood flooring is comparable in cost to tiles, and wood floor laminates are less than the cost of tiling! Also, temperatures between wood floors and tiled floors are different. Wood floors layered with vapor barriers are as warm as the room during winter. Tiles are not. Wood floors outlast carpets, and they offer additional benefits for the extra investment. The first is the durability of a wood floor. See similar questions...

Laminate flooring consists of synthetic backing with a high-pressure laminate surface. Laminate is not renewable and therefore has a short usable life span. Wood flooring consists of wood backing with wood wear surface or solid wood. Wood flooring with proper care will last generations. Wood floors can be refinished, re-sanded, and re-coated to look like new. See similar questions...

Laminate wood flooring is basically plywood with a veneer wood on the top layer. Engineered flooring is basically vinyl attached to an underlayment. Despite what anyone tells you, these types of flooring cannot be refinished. There just isn't enough, if any, wood to sand. See similar questions...

In appearance, engineered wood flooring looks the same as solid. Because the best wood is used only on the face, engineered wood floors use re-claimed wood and forests more efficiently, with less impact on the environment. The underlying construction of engineered consists of 3 layers of wood. Each layer is called a "ply" and are oriented in different directions for strength, then glued under pressure. See similar questions...

Wood Laminate Flooring is made up of a high-density fibre board base usually finished with a very thin unsandable veneer of wood (e.g Par-ky, Kahrs Linnea), coated with an acrylic lacquer. This type of flooring cannot be sanded and resealed. See similar questions...

Solid wood flooring is made of solid hardwood. It comes in many forms (strip. plank, blocks, parquet battens and mosaic) and can be purchased pre-finished in either oil or urethane. Some solid flooring is laid unfinished (e.g. Blocks, Planks and strip) and may require sanding and sealing following the installation process. This method allows the purchaser to choose their own individual finish and is becoming more popular with customers who want something different See similar questions...

Laminate flooring consists of synthetic backing with a high-pressure laminate surface with a photograph of wood. Laminate is not renewable and therefore has a short usable life span. Wood flooring consists of wood backing with wood wear surface or solid wood. Wood flooring with proper care will last generations. Wood floors can be refinished, re-sanded, and re-coated to look like new again. See similar questions...

Wood flooring can be sanded and refinished but we would recommend professional assistance is sought when considering this option. See information on sanding wood flooring See similar questions...