The Facts About Hardwood
Sure hardwood floors would look extremely good in your home and it would definitely drive up your property values, but is the price worth it? In many cases, it is definitely worth the remodel to put in hardwood floors, but in some cases, it may be detrimental to your wallet and a hassle on your mind.
Hardwood flooring is actually rather complicated. There is a wood floor underlayment that needs to be underneath the wood for support. These things can get a little dicey when it comes to maintaining your floors. If you live in an environment that is not too humid and not too dry, then you have nothing to worry about, but if you live in, for example, Florida, the flooring underlayment may begin to rot after a few years. Then the structure of the flooring will be compromised and the floor will become uneven and less flat than it should be.
If you are in a climate such as Florida’s, you should consider using Laminate flooring underlay instead of installing hardwood floors because it will be a safer bet since it won’t have the same problems. Plus it will be cheaper to install.