Hardwood Flooring
WHY HARDWOOD FLOORING?
- 1. Wood floors are good for the home’s resale value and last the life of the home. Carpet is replaced several times before most hardwood floors need to be repaired. Wood floors cost less in the long term and add value to your home.
- 2. Wood is a natural product that comes in many colors and grain patterns. There are more choices for wood floors now than ever before…a wood floor for every taste.
- 3. Wood is the easiest floor to upkeep and requires fewer chemicals to clean. With a swivel mop and sometimes a spray cleaner; you can clean your wood floor in half the time it takes to vacuum, scrub or shampoo other floor coverings. Unlike carpet and tile cleaning, wood requires few chemicals.
- 4. It’s the best choice for the environment. Wood manufacturing is much cleaner that the manufacture of other building materials. Wood sends less solid waste to thee landfill than manufacturing the same product in either steel or concrete.
- 5. Wood floors give a little and are better for your joints. Have you ever noticed that your feet get tired faster if you are standing on stone or tile than if you are standing on wood? That is because tile floors do not give.
- 6. Wood is an ideal choice for people with allergies. Wood does not trap dust of fumes, and will not harbor dust mites or mold. Wood floors in your main living areas can improve air quality, according to the American Lung Association.
