Overwood (Hardwood Flooring)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Overwood is a condition in which adjacent hardwood boards are not flush with one another at the finished surface, creating a noticeable step or lip at the joint. The condition may originate from manufacturing thickness variation within defined tolerances, incomplete seating during installation, substrate irregularity, or dimensional movement over time. In some cases, traffic-related edge compression may create a similar appearance. Accurate evaluation requires

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