If you are planning to renovate your home, one thing you will need to decide is what material to use for your flooring. Our team at Design Flooring, LLC, has extensive experience in the flooring industry, and we can help you select the ideal flooring option for your needs. In this article, we will focus on engineered hardwood flooring, which is made of a base layer of plywood or high-density fiberboard capped by a thinner layer of traditional hardwood on top. Keep reading to learn more about this material so you can decide if it is right for your needs.
- Resistance to Warping – One advantage of engineered hardwood flooring over traditional hardwood flooring is the way it resists warping in response to changes in temperature and humidity. In traditional hardwood flooring, the fibers of the wood expand and contract as the temperature and moisture levels change, and because all the fibers go in the same direction, the boards shift and warp over time. In engineered hardwood flooring, on the other hand, the wood fibers in the plywood layer all go in different directions, which prevents warping.
- Reduced Environmental Impact – Engineered hardwood flooring is also a more sustainable option than traditional hardwood. The plywood in the base layer is made of repurposed wood scraps, and only a thin layer of new timber is used to make the visible layer on top. If you want the look of hardwood without the environmental impact, engineered hardwood is the way to go.
- Increased Cost-Effectiveness – Lastly, engineered hardwood flooring is typically more economical than traditional hardwood. If you want a high-end look without high-end prices, we encourage you to consider engineered hardwood.