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• Crawl spaces must be dry, with no standing water and adequate cross-ventilation in accordance with local
NWFA Guildlines. Exposed earth crawl spaces must also have a vapor retarder (ASTM D 1745 Standard)
installed to NWFA guidelines
• Gutters and downspouts are in place, directing water away from the building
• Landscaping is directing water away from the building
• HVAC systems are fully operational, enabling heat and humidity levels to be controlled and maintained
throughout the home, and have been operating for a minimum of 5 days prior to installation
• Subfloor is properly inspected and prepared for installation in accordance with these instructions
• If installing over radiant heat, ensure that the system is in full working order and has been fully tested and
running for a minimum of two weeks prior to installation. The system should be turned off for 24 hours prior
to installation in the install zone
INSTALLATION IN EXISTING HOME (RENOVATION)
Installation in an existing home must meet the same conditions as a new home. If part of a larger
remodeling project, ensure that all wet work (painting, wallpapering, texturing, etc.) is completed
and thoroughly dry before commencing flooring installation. In addition:
• Remove all furniture, artwork and other valuables from installation area
• Remove baseboards and moldings
• Undercut door casings and jambs (use a piece of the flooring as a depth gauge)
• Remove existing flooring, if necessary
• If installing over radiant heat, it is strongly recommended that a radiant heat technician be
• Consulted prior to installation to ensure that the heating system can be operated effectively at
• Temperatures acceptable to the wood flooring. The system should be turned off for 24 hours
• Prior to installation in the install zone
CLIMATE CONTROL
Conditions at the job site must be maintained with the temperature between 60 - 80
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F (15 - 26
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C) and
humidity at 30-50% before, during and after the installation.
In areas with extreme climate conditions it may
be necessary to use humidifiers or dehumidifiers
to ensure the humidity is kept within the
recommended range.
Flooring material should not be delivered to job site until these conditions have been met and maintained
for five days prior to installation.
Following installation, these conditions should be maintained at all times to ensure proper performance
of the floor. See Warranty for details.
Required interior conditions for hardwood flooring are temperature of 60 - 80
O
F (15 - 26
O
C) and relative
humidity of 30 to 50%. When these conditions have been established at the job site, material may
be delivered to the site. Do not deliver flooring to job site if climate conditions have not been met and
maintained as described above otherwise damage to product may result.
When flooring has been delivered to the job site, leave the boxes closed until ready to commence
the installation, and then open only as needed.
Part 2.
BEFORE INSTALL ATION
PRODUCT INSPECTION & SITE PREPARATION
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