Jul 21

hurstlogo1When it comes to hardwood flooring, there are essentially two types the you can look at. The solid type and the Engineered type. The solid type come in various forms and sizes. Each wood plank is made of solid wood and is actually created from a piece of single lumber. Originally, they were used for structural purposes. However, in modern construction techniques, they are now more used as a design element instead of actual structural needs. This is because solid type wood has limitations due to the natural characteristics of the wood. Solid wood can expand and contract due to moisture and temperature fluctuations. The other type is Engineered wood flooring. This type is made up of multiple layers of wood joined together to form a plank. The layering process allows the aesthetic traits of solid wood to shine thru (top layer lamella) while still ensuring stability that solid wood cannot provide (bottom layer substrate). Engineered wood is pretty much the norm these days in flooring. When purchasing for a hardwood flooring. Consider known brands such as BR 111. BR 111 flooring has long been associated with quality exotic hardwood flooring. BR111 gives great designs with good stability – at a good cost.