Why choose hardwood flooring versus other types of floor covering?
Consider these facts: • A real, solid hardwood floor will last the life of the home, and can be refinished/repaired as needed. Most other types of flooring will be replaced every 5 to 7 years. Therefore, when considering the life-cycle cost of different types of flooring, hardwood actually ends up being less expensive in most cases. If bought with a new home, for example, hardwood flooring will still be in service at the end of a 30-year mortgage, while most other flooring will have been replaced approximately 5 times. With carpet, for example, you’re still paying for the carpet that was installed when the house was built, as well as any replacement flooring usually financed on credit cards.
