Checks (Surface & End) Solid Wood

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Checks (Surface & End) (Solid Hardwood)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Surface and end checks are narrow, lengthwise separations in solid hardwood flooring that form during the lumber drying process. They occur when the wood dries unevenly and internal drying stresses exceed the wood’s strength across the grain. These separations may be closed or difficult to see at the time of manufacturing or installation. Changes in indoor temperature and relative humidity can cause

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