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When you fasten the final board on your completed deck, all you want to do is grab a cold drink out of the fridge and enjoy your accomplishment. However, adding a few finishing touches can make a tremendous difference in your deck’s appearance and stability. It all starts with the . . . Read more
When shopping for flooring materials, do you ever consider their R-value? Most people think of a building’s insulation and thermal conductivity in terms of its walls, roof, windows, and doors. However, your home’s floors also impact heat loss and gain. If you want to lower your energy bills and keep . . . Read more
A very similar product to engineered hardwood flooring, engineered bamboo floors are made up of a bamboo top layer laminated to multiple layers of fiberboard. All layers are then bound to a backing layer. This type of flooring is suitable for homeowners looking for versatility and functionality when it comes to . . . Read more
If you’re considering fiberboard core flooring, you’re probably wondering what the difference is between high density fiberboard and medium density fiberboard. To help you make an educated decision we have the breakdown on HDF vs MDF, and which will better suit your needs. What is HDF (High Density Fiberboard) Flooring? . . . Read more
A traditional flooring option that has been relied upon for centuries, hardwood offers a high-end look that can be easily integrated into any interior design style. Along with its coveted appearance, hardwood flooring will also add structural strength to properties. Although it is a versatile flooring choice, hardwood does have . . . Read more
Along with hardness and slip resistance, water absorption is an important quality to consider when shopping for porcelain tile. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has developed a rating system for the moisture absorption of tiles. These rating are assigned based on a procedure that tests the tile’s permeability to . . . Read more
Although they offer the same timeless look and sense of warmth, engineered hardwood and solid hardwood do offer a few key differences when it comes to structural composition, and performance in certain areas around the world and your home. So, how do engineered floors different from solid floors? Solid Hardwood vs Engineered . . . Read more
Renovating on a budget means weighing the pros and cons of each flooring type and finding the one that sits at the intersection of affordability, durability and aesthetics.
Vinyl flooring has been a staple design option for decades, and its advantages range from a sophisticated decoration style to maintaining a floor that’s resistant to whatever you throw at it.
When trying to decide on the appropriate type of bamboo floors for your home, there’s more to consider than just the pros and cons of bamboo flooring. Learning about the various grain types, installation types, and color and texture types will help with the decision making process. Each grain, color, . . . Read more