B & R Hardwood and Tile is located in Chanhassen Minnesota. We can be found at www.brflooring.biz or call 612-644-8779
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Location:Fridley
Monday, October 31, 2011
Asbestos in older flooring
B & R Hardwood and Tile had the pleasure of working with Dan and Kat in Fridley on a porcelain tile project. Our challenge was the old flooring had asbestos in it. Rather than remove the old flooring and have to deal with costly asbestos removal requirements, we decided to place a strong thin set over the vinyl. We then set the porcelain tile over the old flooring saving money, time and minimizing health risks found in asbestos. Below is a picture of the finished floor.
B & R Hardwood and Tile is located in Chanhassen Minnesota. We can be found at www.brflooring.biz or call 612-644-8779
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B & R Hardwood and Tile is located in Chanhassen Minnesota. We can be found at www.brflooring.biz or call 612-644-8779
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The natural beauty of Tiger Wood flooring
I recently finished a beautiful installation of prefinished Tigerwood. The main level was completely transformed when the homeowner changed from carpet to hardwood. Because we do so much trim work , we were able to reuse the original trim filling in nail holes to make it appear like new. The homeowner was concerned about dust containment so cutting was done outside the home.
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Location:Eden Prairie
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Humidity control for hardwood flooring
Question for Kurt:
Why do you need to control humidity levels with hardwood?
Answer:
Hardwood has a memory which makes it expand and contract during different seasons or climates depending on region of the country and the species of the wood. For example, Oak tends to be more stable and does not require as much humidity control. Maple is less stable and denser which causes movement in the flooring requiring humidity control.
Another factor which causes movement in the flooring is the width of the boards. The wider the boards, the less stable your floors will be making humidity control even more important. This is an important factor to remember when choosing your hardwood floors.
Question for Kurt:
How do you control humidity in your home?
Answer:
As a homeowner, you must introduce more moisture into the environment during the dry season which in Minnesota is November through March. The best way to do this is by purchasing and installing an April Air or Honeywell Humidifier through your furnace. A less effective way but inexpensive way to achieve similar results is to place humidifiers in smaller rooms of your home. The down side is they do not cover as well.
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Why do you need to control humidity levels with hardwood?
Answer:
Hardwood has a memory which makes it expand and contract during different seasons or climates depending on region of the country and the species of the wood. For example, Oak tends to be more stable and does not require as much humidity control. Maple is less stable and denser which causes movement in the flooring requiring humidity control.
Another factor which causes movement in the flooring is the width of the boards. The wider the boards, the less stable your floors will be making humidity control even more important. This is an important factor to remember when choosing your hardwood floors.
Question for Kurt:
How do you control humidity in your home?
Answer:
As a homeowner, you must introduce more moisture into the environment during the dry season which in Minnesota is November through March. The best way to do this is by purchasing and installing an April Air or Honeywell Humidifier through your furnace. A less effective way but inexpensive way to achieve similar results is to place humidifiers in smaller rooms of your home. The down side is they do not cover as well.
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Location:Chanhassen Minnesota
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