Wood loses and acquires moisture.
Wood is a living material, sensitive to the constant changes within its surroundings. It suffers in particular ways to variations in the humidity of the air and adapts itself accordingly to a certain extent. If a piece of wood is placed in a very hum ...
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Q: My wood is denting. I thought I was buying hardwood?
A: Hardwood contains a cell structure; therefore, if enough pressure is applied, the cell wall will collapse and a dent will appear.
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Exotic Wood Flooring
August 3, 2005

Hardwood only comes in oak and maple, right? Not anymore, although these woods have been a mainstay for the past 50 years, you can now have the spectacular look and beauty of exotic hardwood species whether it is for a house, a condominium or a commercial space. Hardwood floors no longer have to be stained to look like a magnificent exotic wood. With the growth of engineered hardwood and floating hardwood flooring, one can get an exotic wood for the floor for much less than before. Traditional solid exotic hardwood flooring for species such as Morado rosewood and Wenge would range from $30 per square foot and up. These woods are now available in structurally stable glue down flooring and practical click floating flooring for half that price.

The variety of wood species in engineered hardwood flooring is vast. For example, the world?s leading engineered flooring brand Listone Giordano carries 15 natural wood species. From managed forests in Brazil, Asia and Africa come breath taking woods that can truly transform any d?cor. For an ultra clean and modern look the ebony colour of African Wenge is ideal. It contrasts perfectly with white and other light colours and adds dramatic flair. If you prefer a rich and unique decor why not look at Morado rosewood. This extremely hard wood with its incredible grain has been installed in the prestigious Trump Tower Toronto sales centre. Asian Teak is not just for furniture anymore. This stunning wood is great for any room and its natural golden brown colour makes it versatile enough to fit with many colour themes. If you prefer red wood tones the Doussie (African Cherry) and Cabreuva Vermelha (Santos Mahogany) have more life and a more elegant appearance than stained woods. And, because the wood is its natural colour, if you ever decide to refinish the floor, you don?t have to worry about staining it again. Additionally, engineered hardwood floors are more environmentally friendly. Top quality engineered floors can be sanded up to 8 times and use significantly less exotic hardwood.

In the Flexura line of floating hardwood flooring there are over 20 wood species ranging from the eccentric striping of Zebrano to the unique Indian Apple wood. Flexura offers visually stunning woods that won't empty your bank account. Flexura santos rosewood is breaktaking and can transform any room. Oak Versailles possesses the feel of a traditional, rustic wood floor with its weathered, grey undertones. The light brown colour of Iroko provides a different option on brown flooring because of its unique grain and appearance. From the lightness of Birch to the darkness of Wenge there are woods available to create any type of atmosphere.

With engineered hardwood flooring you can truly have a piece of Africa, Asia or South America in you home or office.