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Why Summer is the Best Time to Install Wooden Floors

Written by Forte | Jan 25, 2023 2:47:00 AM

It’s summer and, therefore, the perfect time to upgrade and replace your old flooring with something new and purpose-made for New Zealand. The start of the year offers a new year and new start, some of the best months of weather in the Southern Hemisphere and the chance to renovate your home ready for a brand new year. Many people take January as a time to self-evaluate, make resolutions and changes, and take steps towards accomplishing personal, professional and property goals. If you spent the latter half of 2022 considering and plotting changes to your residential home, now is the time to action them. So if you want to learn why now is the optimal time to install engineered wooden floors in your home, read on. There are a number of reasons why.

The Weather is More Favourable For Construction Projects

Summer is the best season to install engineered wooden floors in your home as the weather is typically more conducive to construction projects. No rain and mud will get in the way causing delays to the project and disrupting your home. In summer, whilst installation is taking place you can enjoy the outdoors whilst it is completed.

 

It's Easier For The Wooden Floor To Acclimate To Your Home

The warmer weather and higher humidity levels in the summer can help the wooden floors acclimate more easily to your home's environment and be installed in time for the cooler months. This means that your home will be ready to enjoy as soon as the weather turns cooler. Enjoy your new floors all autumn and winter without having to wait for the installation to be completed.

Engineered wooden flooring is a premium product, offering durability and a long-lasting option for your home. It's made of multiple layers of wood, with a hardwood veneer on top. This gives you the look and feel of solid hardwood, but with added stability and resistance to changes in temperature and humidity.

 

You Can Enjoy A Full Year Of Your New Wooden Floor!

If you're thinking about installing new wooden floors in your home, summer is the perfect time to do it. Not only will the weather and humidity levels be more conducive to the installation process, but you'll also be able to enjoy a full year of your new Forté flooring. And with the added durability of engineered wooden flooring, you can be sure that your new floors will stand the test of time.

At Forté, you can also choose from a range of wood panelling and Millboard decking; the finest decking material. Get in touch today to find out more.