Engineered Hardwood Inspections
Engineered wood flooring is a layered product made of an actual but thin slice of hardwood on top of a base of high-quality plywood. Engineered wood floors are durable, but not comparable to solid wood. Engineered wood flooring has a thin surface of real wood, it can become chipped or de-laminated if stressed beyond normal conditions. Yet its ability to hold up to limited moisture helps bring up its durability rating. There are numerous things that can cause engineered wood flooring to fail, and many times it can be multiple reasons. An NWFA certified Inspector is an impartial judge of flooring and can usually tell after a thorough walk through, testing with equipment, and years of knowledge and schooling what is ailing your floor. That is why we recommend calling us, we are an impartial third party able to inspect the floor and provide you with a written report outlining the issues and causes.