Core Void

Core Void

Core Void

Core Void

Core Void

Core Void

Core Void

Core Void

Core Void

Core Void

Core Void (Engineered Hardwood)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

A core void in engineered hardwood flooring is an unintended internal gap or absence of material within one or more structural core layers beneath the face veneer. Because the condition exists below the visible surface, it may remain concealed until the affected area is subjected to traffic, concentrated loading, or repeated flexing during normal use. Reduced internal support may allow abnormal movement within the veneer layer, sometimes resulting in cracking, fracture, puncture, hollow response, or localized deflection over the unsupported area. Manifestation severity may vary depending on veneer thickness, core construction, installation method, panel stiffness, and loading conditions. Core voids involve internal panel construction rather than finish wear, surface texture, or normal environmental movement. Proper classification requires distinguishing internal support loss from substrate irregularity, installation-related movement, adhesive voids, or impact damage. See also Delamination Engineered Wood, Hollow Sounds, and Hardwood Floor Problems for broader context.

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