Wood Distortion

Wood Distortion (Hardwood Flooring)

Floor Detective® Flooring Claims and Conditions Guide

What You Need to Know

• Wood distortion refers to deviation of hardwood flooring components from an intended flat or linear profile
• Distortion may occur prior to installation, during installation, or after the floor is placed into service
• Variations in shape reflect the natural behavior of wood as a hygroscopic and anisotropic material
• The presence of distortion does not, by itself, indicate a manufacturing defect or performance failure

Forms of Distortion

• Bow describes a lengthwise curvature of a board when viewed from end to end
• Crook refers to deviation along the edge line of a board, sometimes described as

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