Moisture Testing Checklist
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Resources
Here you will find informative material and helpful resources pertaining to hardwood flooring. For almost three decades we have focused our efforts solely on hardwood flooring which gives us a unique and exceptional level of expertise and we love being able to share that knowledge with you.
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Technical
Adhesive
Bona Adhesives
Bostik’s BEST®
Bostik Vapor-Lock™
Bostik Ultra-Set® SingleStep2™
Bostik GreenForce™
Bostik EFA+
Bostik MVP4
PID Connect Plus
PID Connect Plus Sound Test
Dritac 7700
Dritac 6200
Sika® AcouBond®-System
SikaBond®-T21
SikaBond®-T100
Unfinished + Patterns
Unfinished Stock
Herringbone VS Chevron
Installing Ornamental Floors
NWFA
Moisture and Wood
Moisture Testing Checklist
Installation General Guidelines
Subfloor Guidelines
Installation
Maintenance and Recoating
Care and Maintenance
Appendices
Janka Rating Diagram
Addressing Water Damage
Grading and Packaging
Life Cycle Analysis
Relative Humidity
Volatile Organic Compounds
Wood Species
Forms
Custom Order Form
Custom Order Form
Treads and Riser Form
Treads and Risers
Claim Report
Claim Report
Trade Program
Application Form
Delivery Instructions
Delivery Instructions Form
Sales Form
Sales Form
A Friendly Reminder from PID Floors and the NWFA
Wood flooring will perform best when the interior environment is controlled to stay within a Relative Humidity range of 35-55% and a Temperature range 60-80° F. During the winter heating season, Relative Humidity levels plummet and extra care must be taken to maintain an adequate environment for your wood flooring to perform optimally, i.e. without failure. Nearly every wood floor will have some seasonal separation between the individual boards – this is normal. However, excessive shrinkage from low RH levels can cause more serious, irreparable issues like cracking, cupping, delamination, and even buckling. This can be prevented by using a humidifier during the cold winter months.
Courses
AIA CEU Course: Engineered vs. Solid Wood Floors
Learn the advantages of wood flooring. General understanding of the differences between engineered and solid wood floors.
AIA CEU Course: Green Wood Floors
Overview of green wood floor options. What exactly does it mean for floors to be green? Understand the importance of green floors.
PID Courses Wood Floors 101
Gain an understanding of the differences between engineered and solid wood floors, the benefits and limitations of engineered and solid flooring.
USGBC GBIC Course: Green Wood Floors
Overview of green wood floor options. What exactly does it mean for floors to be green? Understand the importance of green floors.
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