Use and Care Manual

level. The humidity at the time of acclimation
should be similar to the humidity expected
upon occupancy of the project.
Finishing
Follow manufacturer’s recommended
instructions for your product type.
HARDWOOD BOARDS
CARE & HANDLING GUIDE
Unnished Woodwork is Vulnerable!
• Apply nish as soon as possible following
the manufacturer’s nishing instructions.
• Never expose unpainted boards to
direct sunlight!
• Always protect unnished boards from
moist conditions. Never store on the
ground, on concrete, or where rain can
blow in.
• All boards should be stored horizontally off
the oor and in a dry location.
It’s critical to protect boards from direct
sunlight prior to nishing to avoid rapid
drying and bleaching. Even a few hours
exposure to direct sunlight causes drying
and bleaching. Boards must be stored in a
dry area away from excess heat. Never store
on the ground, nor allow wood to come into
direct contact with concrete. The natural
tendency of concrete to absorb moisture
can create a “wicking” of moisture out of
the air or the ground and into the wood.
Boards Must be Acclimated
72 hours prior to installation, boards should
be unbundled and allowed to acclimate to
the environment in the room in which they
will be installed, with a controlled humidity