Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER’S/INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Read all instructions carefully before starting.

It is the owner’s/installer’s responsibility to follow all manufacturer’s written instructions and/or applicable

industry standards. In the absence of any specific manufacturer’s instructions, revert to the National Wood

Flooring Association’s (NWFA) current industry standards. It is the owner’s/ installer’s responsibility to carefully

inspect all material for visual defects prior to installation. Boards that are considered imperfect or objectionable

in any way should be used in hidden areas, cut-off or not installed. This product is manufactured in accordance

with industry standards which permit a defect tolerance of no higher than 5%. The defects may be of any type,

whether manufactured or natural. Do not install defective flooring.

Flooring that has been installed shall be deemed acceptable.

JOB SITE CONDITIONS / ACCLIMATIZATION

It is the owners/installer’s responsibility to ensure that the job-site conditions and subfloors are environmentally

and structurally acceptable prior to installation. Subfloors must be clean, flat, secure and meet the minimum

standards set forth. The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for failures or deficiencies of hardwood

flooring resulting from or related to the subfloor, job-site environmental conditions, or improper storage and

handling. Prior to the product’s delivery to the job site, the site conditions must be “normal living conditions” and

maintained at between 40% - 60% relative humidity and 15- 26 degrees Celsius. The job site must be fully

enclosed and the exterior finishing complete. Gutters and downspouts must be in place, and all exterior grading

should divert water away from the foundation prior to installation. The HVAC system should be on and fully

operational for a minimum of seven days prior to installation. All interior wet trades work (i.e. paint, drywall,

concrete, tiling, etc.) must be completed prior to installation. Deliver all material to the job site to acclimatize for

at least 72 hours, or as long as necessary to meet the proper requirements prior to installation. Store material

in the same environment in which it is to be installed. Do not store material directly on a concrete floor, near

windows or vents. Material must be checked with a moisture meter to ensure that it is in moisture equilibrium

with the job-site environment. Hardwood may be installed above grade or on grade but must NOT be installed

below grade.

RECOMMENDED SUBFLOOR SURFACES

Wood - Subfloor

• Minimum 5/8" CDX plywood or minimum 5/8" OSB (flooring underlayment grade). Particle board is NOT an

acceptable subfloor for a staple or nail down installation.

• Maximum 16" on center joist construction.

• Subfloor must be clean, secure and flat within a minimum of 1/4" over 10 feet.

• Hardwood should be installed perpendicular to the joist system.

• Moisture content of the wood subfloor should not exceed 12% and should be within 2% of the hardwood floor

being installed. Failure to test for proper moisture content of the hardwood flooring and the subfloor can result

in cupping and/or other problems associated with moisture.

Concrete Subfloor

• All new concrete subfloors must be fully cured. They require a minimum of 60 days drying time before a wood

floor can be installed. Follow NWFA guidelines for proper moisture testing on concrete slabs. Moisture

emissions from a concrete subfloor cannot exceed 3 lbs. / 1OOO sq. ft. / 24 hr.

• Glue or nail a minimum of 5/8" CDX plywood in accordance with the NWFA guidelines using a vapor retarder.

• Do NOT install hardwood if one or more walls are below grade.

• Hardwood is suitable to be installed over an in-floor radiant heat system. Any in-floor heating system must be

installed in accordance with theNWFA radiant heat guidelines.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER’S/INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITIES Read all instructions carefully before starting. It is the owner’s/installer’s responsibility to follow all manufacturer’s written instructions and/or applicable industry standards. In the absence of any specific manufacturer’s instructions, revert to the National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) current industry standards. It is the owner’s/ installer’s responsibility to carefully inspect all material for visual defects prior to installation.
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES • Check the hardwood for moisture content. Its moisture content must be between 6% - 9% and within 2% of the subfloor to be ready for installation. • Ensure that subfloors are clean, flat, and secure and meet minimum requirements as set forth. • Undercut door casings 1/16" higher than the thickness of the floor being installed. • Place an approved vapor retarder/underlayment over wood subfloors such as asphalt, laminated paper, or 15 lb. asphalt-saturated kraft paper.
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DO NOT use hardwood floor cleaning machines, steamers, oil soaps, wax or other cleaning products that contain oils, silicone or ammonia. • Keep pet nails trimmed. • Remove shoes with spiked or damaged heels. Use protective pads under furniture legs to reduce scratches and dents. Chair casters will cause premature wear in the finish. Protect the floor when moving heavy furniture and appliances.