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We all know to an extent the warmth and beauty that real wood flooring
can add to a room. Aside from its general aesthetic pleasures, there
are many more benefits to having solid wood flooring than you might
think.
Unlike any other form of flooring, hardwood floors retain there beauty
and value for years and years to come. They even gain charm with time,
as like most other natural elements, it will continue to change. Due to
factors such as ware and exposure to sunlight, the wood constantly
evolves; this is called patina, and is a unique benefit of a solid wood
floor.
Another popular feature of hardwood flooring is the ease of
maintenance. Wood flooring with extensive maintenance regimes are now a
thing of the past, new technology in stains and finishes, mean that
little more than sweeping is required.
Wood floors have come a long way in the past few years, and now there
are more styles, types of wood, grains, and stains available than ever
before. No matter what your tastes, with the variety available, you can
find a wood to suit your tastes. To find your perfect floor, there are
many online retailers which offer discounted wood flooring as well as
free samples delivered in the post.
Wood flooring can also boost the value of your home. In a national
survey of estate agents 90% said that houses with wood flooring sell
faster and go for higher prices, than those without. The beauty is as
well once it is down, it will retain its value unlike any other
flooring, and therefore it is a real investment into your home.
The value of your home isn’t the only monetary benefit you can get from
your floor. Because of the cellular structure of wood, it traps air,
therefore giving it excellent insulating properties. It is important to
note, that it takes 15 inches of concrete to match just 1 inch of wood.
So you can save your pennies on your heating bills too.
They are also extremely good for the health of your family. Solid wood
does not collect dust unlike other flooring methods, and so for
families who suffer with allergies your hardwood floor could be ideal
and potentially lessen the symptoms of some allergies. Unbelievably
your joints and spine can also benefit from a wood floor. Because there
is slightly more flexibility with wood, it means if flexes as you
walk/stand meaning less stress on your bones.
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