Humidity and hardwood floors: a Pacific Northwest guide

Wood moves with humidity, and the PNW has plenty of it. Understanding that is the difference between a floor that stays flat and one that gaps or cups.

Why it matters here

Our wet winters and drier summers swing indoor humidity, and wood expands and contracts with it. Floors installed without accounting for that can gap, cup, or buckle.

How we handle it

We acclimate material to your home before installing, choose engineered construction where stability matters, and leave the right expansion gaps. Small details, big difference.

• Acclimate before installing.
• Use engineered where stability matters.
• Keep indoor humidity reasonably steady.

Our take

Floors that are properly prepared for Pacific Northwest conditions look better, perform better, and last longer.