Engineered Flooring

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The distinct construction of engineered wood forms a rigid structure that does not gap, buckle, or respond to fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Solid wood fluctuates a lot, and is mostly used for ground level rooms and above, while engineered wood can be installed on any level, including below ground. 

Solid hardwood boards are milled from a thick piece of lumber, so its thickness varies from ¾-inch to 7/16-inch. Engineered boards, on the other hand, are constructed by joining multiple high-density fiberboard layers sandwiched inside a solid wood top layer and hardwood backing, making it extremely tough (see picture on the right).

Due to how Engineered floors are constructed, it usually doesn’t cost as much as solid hardwood flooring. This also means engineered hardwood takes less solid timber to make, helping to conserve natural resources. Engineered hardwood is a more sustainable option—both for your home and the environment around it. 

Engineered floors are constructed in such a way that they have enhanced stability and slightly more resistance to daily wear and tear and buckling, though both have an extremely durable coating capable of withstanding harsh treatment. 

Compared to solid hardwood, engineered wood floors have superior resistance to slightly lower and higher moisture levels, which makes them more ideal for use in damp basements or regions with higher or lower than standard humidity levels. 

On top of all its unique perks, modern engineered wood flooring also has many of the same benefits of traditional solid hardwood without all of the downfalls. As an authentic wood product, it boasts a gorgeous, natural appearance and is available in many different wood types, grades, and finishes. Engineered hardwood is sturdy and durable, allowing it to last in your home for years to come. Due to its beauty, durability, and real wood composition, engineered hardwood helps increase the value of your house—both now and down the road