Buckling
Buckling / Tenting (Resilient Plank)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
Summary
Buckling or tenting in resilient plank flooring occurs when sections of the installed floor lift upward due to expansion pressure within the flooring system. This condition develops when the flooring expands, typically from temperature increase, and the installation cannot accommodate that movement. As pressure builds, the floor may release upward at its weakest or least restrained locations, forming ridges or tented areas. The visible buckle often appears away from the location of restriction. The presence of buckling does not
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