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My floor is lifting
Wood based products naturally expand and contract with moisture and variation in temperature.
Cause:
Therefore if your flooring is lifting this generally gives an indication that not enough time was given for acclimatisation, or due to improper installation techniques i.e. not fitted with the required expansion gap.
Other possibilities may be related to the environment, such as prolonged exposure to water, or a relative humidity (RH) level that is simply too high to allow the floor to function properly.
Fortunately this can usually be fixed by simply allowing more expansion and contraction, or by replacing the affected planks (depending upon the cause of the issue), or by regulating the humidity level.
Prevention;
Acclimatise board to the manufacturers guidelines. Follow installation instructions carefully and leave the adequate expansion gap. Make sure the local living space is suitable for your flooring choice.
Cure:
Cut the flooring back if it’s pinch against any fixed points, therefore re-installing the expansion gap. Add moisture to the air space during dry periods. A constant Relative Humidity (RH) of 50% works in concert with the manufacture of wood floors to provide stability in the floor. Install a humidifier to control the RH levels.
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