Is there a relationship between hardwood flooring and ambient humidity?

As the name suggests, solid wood flooring is made from a whole piece of wood, and the natural properties of wood determine that solid wood flooring will be affected by the ambient humidity and produce changes in shape. Generally speaking, the moisture content of solid wood flooring is between 10% and 20%, and if it is used in a geothermal environment, the moisture content can be controlled between 8% and 10%. However, the range of environmental moisture content can be as high as tens of percentage points.

In the southern region, the environmental moisture content in the warm and humid climate can reach more than 65%, when the environmental moisture content is too high, the moisture in the air will penetrate into the solid wood floor, resulting in the expansion of the floor, if there is no expansion joint of sufficient width around it, the floor will bulge as a whole, causing damage. On the other hand, if the moisture content of the environment is lower than that of the floor, the moisture in the wood will be lost, and the floor will shrink, leading to cracking.

Therefore, in the use of solid wood flooring, it is necessary to try to keep the air humidity relatively stable, and the corresponding dehumidification treatment is required in the hot and humid season to maintain indoor air circulation, and even some physical dehumidification methods can be used. In the winter when the environment is dry, a humidifier can be used to maintain the humidity of the air and avoid the loss of moisture from the floor.

In addition to maintaining humidity, the use of lock flooring can also largely avoid the occurrence of problems such as floor joints, the lock can link the floor into a whole, to achieve the effect of overall translation, as long as a reasonable expansion joint is reserved, you can avoid the problem of floor deformation.

As the saying goes: "The south is afraid of arching, and the north is afraid of pumping", the north and south regions are different, does it have a great impact on solid wood flooring? Is there a relationship between "pumping" and "arching" and ambient humidity?

How to prevent the appearance of "arch" and "pumping"? China has a vast territory, and the climate changes greatly in the north and south. Generally, the climate in the south of the Yellow River is relatively humid, and the climate in the north and northwest is relatively dry.

After the floor paving is completed, if the moisture content is not well controlled, the south will arch and the floor will bulge; In the north, because of the dry climate, the solid wood floor will be pumped, the size will become smaller, and the assembly will be larger. Because the north and south regions are different, the humidity of the environment is also different, which is also one of the reasons for the "arch" and "pumping" of solid wood flooring. When the solid wood floor is installed, it is produced according to the regional humidity, and the solid wood floor is wet and dry, and some materials such as disc beans, longan, and sumu are easy to arch.

In view of the difference between the north and the south, when paving solid wood flooring, on the one hand, solid wood flooring should be consistent with the local moisture content; On the other hand, according to the installation experience, the paving in the rainy season should be more tight, and the dry air joints should be paved more loosely. Another key point is that we must do a good job in the maintenance work on weekdays, and the southern region should open windows for ventilation and pay attention to moisture drainage; The northern region is dry, and it should be humidified properly.

Hardwood flooring can help regulate indoor humidity to a certain extent. Solid wood flooring is a natural material that has a certain ability to absorb and release moisture, so it can regulate indoor humidity to a certain extent.

When the ambient humidity is high, the solid wood floor can absorb the moisture in the air and reduce the indoor humidity. This helps prevent the formation of damp and mildew, providing a more comfortable living environment.

Conversely, when the ambient humidity is low, solid wood flooring can release moisture and increase indoor humidity. This can provide a certain degree of wetness in dry seasons or dry climates, reduce the discomfort of dryness, and also have certain benefits for the ** and respiratory system.

However, it is important to note that hardwood floors have a limited ability to regulate humidity. In extreme humidity conditions, such as very humid or very dry environments, hardwood flooring may not be able to fully regulate the humidity. In these cases, it may be necessary to use specialized equipment such as an air orange canopy humidifier or dehumidifier to further regulate the indoor humidity.

In addition, to maintain the stability of the solid wood floor and prevent deformation, it is recommended to carry out a sufficient humidity test before installing the solid wood floor, and to install and maintain it according to the manufacturer's recommendations and installation guidelines. Solid wood floor installation can go to Luban to find a master on the home platform.