NEWS & RESOURCES
An older stage of decay readily recognized as wood that has become punky, soft, spongy, stringy, rinkshaked, pitted, or crumbly.
A substance in which two surfaces are held together by inter-facial forces, which may consist of valence forces or interlocking action or both.
The weight of water vapor present in a unit volume of air; usually expressed as grains/cu. ft.
American Hardwood Environmental Profile. Consignment-specific shipping document providing information to demonstrate the legality and sustainability of the U.S. hardwood species contained in that shipment including quantitative data on the environmental impacts associated with delivering it anywhere in the world.
is an amphoteric oxide of aluminum, commonly used to finish flooring because of its strength. Second in hardness to diamond, it serves as a hard protective coating for many hardwoods and bamboo.
is a clear wood finish known for its ease of use, fast drying times, and low odor.
Refers to flooring which has had liquid acrylic (and stain) injected into and throughout the surface of the flooring to add more durability.