While wood floors are built to withstand the abuse of foot traffic and furniture, humidity is an invisible enemy that can quickly wreak havoc on even the best surfaces.
The amount of moisture in the air has drastic—and costly—effects on a hardwood floor. Too little humidity and floors will crack and shrink. Too much, and they will cup and curl. While wood floors often come with a warranty, damage from improper environmental conditions is not covered. For this reason, homeowners, retailers and installers are beginning to understand the importance of maintaining proper humidity levels in the home before, during and after installation.