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National wood flooring association acclamation guidelines.
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In general relative humidity in the building should be between 30 50 percent.
The national wood flooring association nwfa has updated its comprehensive guidelines for the proper installation of wood flooring.
Limit foot traffic on finished wood flooring.
As a manufacturer these standards verify you are producing quality flooring that adheres to a set of industry specific guidelines.
To achieve each certification you must undergo specific online and hands on testing.
Thanks to a collaboration between the nwfa and nahb staff the guidelines are available to nahb members at no cost.
This link will take you to a current copy of the national wood flooring association installation guidelines.
Here are a few of the many benefits of earning an nwfa certification.
Evaluate the jobsite for potential problems before installation begins and before wood flooring is delivered to the jobsite.
From the day you move in until you hand over the keys.
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You need a real surface that can handle your family s big and small moments.
Member company employees.
The nwfa s certified professional program was developed to recognize and promote the competence of wood flooring professionals throughout the industry.
These are the guidelines that reputable hardwood flooring installers will follow and adhere to.
The nwfa offers two industry wide accepted standards for the manufacturing of wood floors nofma certified flooring and responsible procurement program rpp.
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The wood flooring acclimation guidelines below are based on the guidelines of the national wood flooring association.
Just like humans wood is most comfortable within an ideal range of temperatures and relative humidity.
In 2019 the nwfa launched a new effort to promote real wood flooring by educating consumers about the benefits and characteristics of real wood floors as well as how to properly maintain them.
The industrywide campaign champions real wood as the flooring of choice and calls on the association s membership to help spread the message.
Home is where real life happens.
Wood monsters warranties are dependent upon installers following and adhering to these guidelines.
Ideal temperature humidity for wood floors.