FAQs for Builders How important is the choice of hardwood to be installed over radiant heat? Choice of hardwood is important. Below are some aspects to consider when laying hardwood over radiant heat floors. FACE WIDTH Narrow face widths shrink and expand less noticeably than do wider planks. BEVELED EDGES Bevels will help to disguise inevitable shrinkage and individual board movement. GRAIN PATTERN Quarter cut, rift or edge grain materials are recommended and more stable over in-floor heating systems. SPECIES Some species are recommended to be laid over radiant heat; some species are NOT. Consult our wood flooring experts for information. < Return to list of FAQs for builders

The information on these pages is provided to help familiarize builders & architects with the unique issues related to moisture and the installation of hardwood flooring. When BC Hardwood Floor Co. Ltd. installs your floor in your home, we will ensure that all aspects of the installation are done right, from the start. We take careful consideration and measure moisture levels so that you will enjoy your wood floors now, and for a lifetime.

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