North American Hardwood Floor
There is simply no other building material with the same warmth and durability of natural wood.
North american hardwood floor. North american hardwood 306 241 5777. As a resource american hardwoods are abundant renewing and sustainable and an excellent choice for eco effective design and building. The nwfa is the resource for all wood flooring questions. Most of those usa made products are harvested from the appalachian mountains making bruce our nation s leading manufacturer of north american hardwood flooring.
Launstein has grown to become north america s leading manufacturer and distributor of 3 8 5 8 and 3 4 solid and engineered flooring. Hardwood forests naturally regenerate themselves and do not require planting. The beauty charm and warmth of hardwood flooring has been has been a favorite of both architects and homeowners for centuries. The preferred method of harvesting is single tree selection.
We ve been creating home flooring products right here in the united states for 100 years. First let s make the distinction between solid hardwood and engineered hardwood solid hardwood is exactly what it says it is a solid plank of wood whilst engineered hardwood is a composite product consisting of an upper layer of hardwood that is adhered onto layers of. From the latest industry news to business best practices to installation techniques we strive to ensure the right information is available to you when and where you need it most. Solid hardwood vs engineered hardwood consider the best type of hardwood flooring depending on where you are using it.
North american hardwoods are among the most plentiful and well managed natural resources in the world. We do re sands of all hardwood floors and do install s for reasonable prices in saskatoon area and some out of town work too we have vac system on sanding equipment call for a free estimate in the city 33 years exp we have the best prices in the city. The guide to american hardwood species. North america s forests grow hundreds of varieties that thrive in temperate climates including oak ash cherry maple and poplar species.
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This guide features 20 of the most abundant and most often used hardwood species.