Do I requirement to acclimate engineered wood floors surrounded by the South? Florida specifically.? Installer delivered and said that it's really a Northern thing to acclimate...
Installer delivered and said that it's really a Northern thing to acclimate the floors past install. I have $10,000 worth of floors that I'm not sure if I should bring in or not, because everyone else is aphorism so. However, the installer has been installing for 25 years and I would deduce he knows what he's talking almost. No? Help! What would you do?
I would enjoy the flooring covered with a blue tarp. Direct sun light is not a suitable idea. The $10,000 worth of flooring is a valuable commodity and should be not dangerous guarded. I hope u have a way to lock the stuff.because any body see that pile of matter will have a temptation to steal it.
Chances are that the material deliver came from the south in somewhat matching environment(temp/humidity). These materials are pretty resilient to moisture and that is what makes them better over conventional lumber. As long as they are not contained by direct contact for and extended period of time with any category of ground, water or rain, I see categorically no reason to be concerned. If they do have any generous of moisture content in them, you won't notice a difference until they are installed and you put nouns conditioning to them to draw the moisture out. Overall minimal concern. good luck. Just outside Chicago. I installed engineered floors in CA a couple of years ago. I consent to the flooring sit for about a week at my installers suggestion. Wood expands and contracts when exposed to moisture. I do not know how engineered floors react. If it be me, I would let them acclimate. It can not hurt to do so and the problems you could encounter by not doing it can be expensive. You could also call the capitalist and get their recommendation. There might be warranty issues involved.
Answers: Between Warranty issues and the Installers recommendations (and he is responsible) I would let the installer do it his approach. Heat and humidity issues can change, even in impossible to tell apart area. If you keep your house at 72 degree, and your neighbor has his at 78, there will incontestably be differences. NOTE: I watch lots of remodeling shows and have never hear them state that you need to acclimate flooring ONLY if you live up North.