Summer has decided to rear its head a little early this year, here in New Jersey, we're seeing temperatures in the mid 90's. We all know to prepare our homes for radical winter temperatures, but did you know that one of your home furnishings requires preparation before being exposed to high humidity? Want to take a guess as to which one it is?...
Well, if you guessed that your wood flooring needs to be prepared for the summer heat and humidity, you guessed right! Because wood flooring is made from natural materials it can respond to changes in air temperature, humidity and moisture levels. A few easy steps can save your floors from damage- read on to find out how!
First things first, if you're thinking about installing wood floors, it's best to do this at the height of your regions humid season, this way you won't face problems with swelling and warping later on.
The first thing to do in order to prevent damage to your wood floors is install a dehumidifier in the rooms with wood flooring during the hot and humid seasons. This will help to filter and remove any moisture before wood begins to react to it, in turn reducing your chances for damage from cupping and swelling in the floors.
If you do notice issues in your hard wood flooring, as a result of humidity or heat damage, it's best to contact a New Jersey Restoration Company like the experts at Paul Davis Restoration to have it attended to as soon as possible.
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