Preventing Floor Gaps During the Winter Months

As you turn your heat on during the cold winter months, the humidity within your home tends to drop. This drop in humidity affects hardwood flooring, potentially causing gaps between planks. And although this phenomenon is normal, there are several ways to minimize floor gapping.

Some Methods That Minimize Floor Gapping

  • Installing engineered hardwood flooring
  • Installing narrower floorboards
  • Reducing ventilation
  • Use a humidifier

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gapping between hardwood flooring planks

Taking a Smart, Cost-Effective Approach

At E_M Custom Flooring & Installations, we professionally evaluate the interior characteristics of your home before any flooring installation. This process enables us to help you make an informed decision on the best flooring to meet the needs of your home’s unique environment. Contact us today or stop by our showroom to learn more.

 
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