{"id":1449,"date":"2023-01-26T14:49:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T19:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovaflooring.com\/blog\/?p=1449"},"modified":"2025-10-31T15:06:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T19:06:11","slug":"climate-variations-and-wood-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renovaflooring.com\/blog\/climate-variations-and-wood-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate Variations and Wood Flooring<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hardwood flooring is suitable for every house.<\/strong> It can not only be installed in the living room and bedrooms, it can also fit in the kitchen.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, before your house is suitable for wood floors, you must have some considerations. One of them is climate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As wood is a natural material, it reacts to its environment and must be properly acclimated before installation. Here\u2019s a rundown of the different climates and how you should prepare for them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget to visit our blog for more information on hardwood floors!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You must first understand the climate in which you are operating before making any decisions. Installing wood flooring in a damp, hot area is not the same as installing it in a cold one.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there\u2019s a useful map made by the U.S. Department of Energy<\/a> that divides the United States into different climate zones. This will help you determine the type of climate you’re in.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The explanation for this map is in the link provided above.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Your Zone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you find out what region you\u2019re in, you can properly assess what kind of acclimatization<\/a> you need for your hardwood floors.<\/a> The most important factor here is the humidity level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service<\/a>, the humidity levels for interior wood products in the different regions should be as follows:

-Areas with average humidity: an average of 8%, ranging from 6% to 10% humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Dry southwestern regions: an average of 6% humidity, ranging from 4% to 9%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Damp, warm coastal areas: an average of 11%, ranging from 8% to 13% humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the actual numbers will vary, but this will help you know how to get your interior adequately prepared for hardwood flooring installation. Needless to say, you should always contact a professional for this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Always keep track of the humidity level of your wood floors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to check what zone you are in before installing wood flooring. It will help you save on future repairs!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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