Hardwood Floors 101-- Stop the squeaks before they even start--BYHYU 034

Published: Sept. 7, 2016, 1:12 p.m.

Hardwood floors are one of the most popular flooring options in new homes. They add warmth and classic beauty and they can work with virtually any style of home\u2014from a simple tiny house to a mega mansion, from a sleek, contemporary to a rustic traditional, and everything in between.\xa0

This week\u2019s mini lesson will cover hardwood floors and the flooring layers that support them.\xa0 It\u2019s great to have pretty hardwood floors, but hardwood flooring that well-constructed will help you avoid squeaking, creaking and premature wear.

This week we\u2019ll be talking about what type of material and construction is best for subfloors.\xa0 We\u2019ll compare solid hardwood floors and engineered hardwood floors. And I\u2019ll give you some secrets on how to prevent hardwood floors from squeaking and creaking.

Show notes at BYHYU.com