What does greater stability mean?
. The instability of solid hardwood is usually moisture or heat related. Under adverse conditions, solid hardwood can warp, cup, swell or split apart. Engineered hardwood overcomes these problems by constructing a multiple-ply plank which counteracts twisting and remains flat and intact. This makes engineered hardwood a better choice for installation over radiant heat sources, over concrete whether it’s below grade or above, and in rainy climates.
The instability of solid hardwood is usually moisture or heat related. Under adverse conditions, solid hardwood floors can warp, cup, swell or split apart. Engineered hardwood flooring overcomes these problems by constructing a multiple-ply plank which counteracts twisting and remains flat and intact. This makes engineered hardwood flooring a better choice for installation over radiant heat sources, over concrete whether its below grade or above, and in rainy climates. How many layers does engineered flooring have? In addition to the top hardwood veneer, engineered wood flooring typically has three or more core layers. Of course, there is greater stability with more layers. The core layers may be plywood, high density fiberboard, or hardwood. For example, Vanier engineered flooring has five to seven hardwood core layers. Does engineering destroy the natural beauty of hardwood floors? Not at all. The top hardwood layer is the same genuine hardwood you have in solid hardwood floors. This
