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Acclimation

Refers to the hardwood’s adjustment to the environment it is in, in terms of moisture and humidity.

Refers to the act of wearing away at a hardwood floor finish, thereby damaging the wood.

Refers to flooring installed above ground level, with a minimum of 18 inches of well-ventilated space available.

Uses older wood recycled from buildings to manufacture the flooring. Or, is distressed either by hand or machine to create an antique look.

A term used indicating that “all widths and lengths” of a specified thickness of lumber may be included in a shipment.

A term used indicating that all widths and lengths of a specified thickness of lumber may be included in a shipment.