Posts by RT Breedlove

Solid Construction
Somerset solid hardwood flooring is a single piece of solid wood that
is crafted into a strip or plank flooring through an advanced milling
and finishing process.

Engineered Construction
Somerset’s engineered hardwood flooring has a solid top layer, or
face, supported by six additional layers that are cross-grained and
laminated together to form a 1/2” thick piece of plank flooring. This
cross graining provides greater dimensional stability, minimizing the
expansion and contraction that natural wood exhibits when
exposed to varying moisture levels and temperatures.
Somerset’s engineered flooring has a sawn face, to replicate the look of solid flooring, so the main considerations for choosing solid or engineered flooring have to do with where and how the flooring will be installed. Both are excellent
choices to install on or above grade (ground level), depending on the type of subfl oor you have. If you choose to put hardwood flooring below grade, in a basement, for example, you will need to install engineered flooring.

A federal regulation designed to protect against the risk of exposure to lead dust and chips from lead-based paint and other lead-based coatings disturbed by renovation activities will take effect beginning in April 2010.

Contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.  This includes wood flooring contractors.

In order to understand your potential obligations under this new rule, refer to http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm

Somerset’s Character Collection is solid 3/4″ thick flooring crafted from Appalachian species which are renowned for their incomparable beauty. Solid prefinished flooring should last the lifetime of your home. It can be sanded and refinished if needed—or if your decorating tastes change and you simply want to change the color.

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Description:

Firm-flexible, premium 1-component adhesive for the interior installation of wood flooring, such as solid strip, plank, finger parquet and engineered wood plank.

Special Features:

• High tensile strength
• Very low emissions
• Long working time

VOC content: None

Cleaning agent: Mineral spirits before adhesive cures

Open time: None, no waiting time required

Working time: Approx. 60 minutes

Trowels and coverage:

• Finger parquet trowel WAKOL B3 coverage approx. 65 – 70 sq. ft / gal.
• Solid strip trowel WAKOL B3 or WAKOL B5 coverage approx. 60 – 65 sq ft / gal.
• Plank and engineered wood plank trowel WAKOL B5 or WAKOL B11 coverage approx.50 – 60 sq ft / gal.