 | Why wood flooring?
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 | Longevity Thanks to durable finishes that are easy to repair, solid wood floors can last for a hundred years or more. There are very few flooring materials that have been around as long as wood. Over the centuries, it has shown itself to be alovely and durable floor choice. Other newer materials have yet to provethemselves. Hypo-allergenic Got allergies? Unlike carpets (read: breeding grounds for mold, mildew, and dust mites, all of which can be tough on anyone with allergies), wood floors don't give pollen, animal dander, mold, etc. any place to hide and thrive. Even when you steam clean carpets, it's impossible to get them entirely clean. In fact, getting them wet just makes things worse. Hardwood flooring is an excellent choice for anyone with any kind of environmental allergies. (And it makes goodsense for everyone else too--who wants to lie down on a floor that's hiding mold?) |  |
  | Coziness and Warmth Not only is hardwood flooring more pleasant to walk on than laminate (which always feel cold and a little "plastic" underfoot), but it is naturally warm. Wood is an excellent insulator, thanks to its thousands of tiny air chambers per cubicinch, which hold in heat. Easy to clean A little sweeping and a little mopping, and your hardwood floors will keep looking nice for a long time to come. Even families with dogs and kids are realizing that it's easier to mop a hardwood floor than try to spray/scrub/wash out a carpet. Another perk is that a scratch here or a gouge there really just adds character to wood floors (of course, you can always have them refinished if you prefer perfection). Increase Home Value Unless you're going to be living in the same house for the rest of your life, you should think about how the flooring choices you make today will affect the price you can get for your home when you sell it. Carpet will look old and used in just a few years, whereas wood floors last a long time and add value to a home (if you've ever watched those house buying shows on television, you've doubtlessly seen just about every potential buyer looking around hopefully for hardwood flooring). Even laminate flooring, which looks likewood flooring, is a distant second choice for home buyers. It just doesn't have the same warmth and feel. Variety and choice With so many classic style and fashionable wood floors available you can be sure to find a floor to fit your lifestyle and design choice, enhancing your homes appearance.Different species offer different looks and textures. Contact us for further information on the huge variety of woods, textures and colours available. |    |