Laminates Timber Pines Laminates and Water Damage

Laminates are a great flooring option for homeowners who like the look of real hardwood flooring, but cannot afford to them for their home. Yet even though laminate flooring is made to look like real wood flooring, it is still very susceptible to water damage and too much moisture. When it comes to hardwood flooring and laminates, Timber Pines should be very careful of any standing water on their flooring. Too much moisture in laminate flooring could actually cause it to change it properties, and may even be severe enough where you have to get your floors replaced.

Buckling and Warping

Whenever your flooring gets water damage, regardless if it is hardwood or laminates, Timber Pines residents can almost be sure they are going to have to deal with some warping and buckling. Too much moisture does not come only from a spill or being exposed to too much liquid, but in fact, there can actually be too much moisture in the atmosphere of a room or home. If your moisture problem is coming for the atmosphere itself, it may be beneficial for the homeowners to purchase some extra dehumidifies if they are hoping to make their laminate flooring last much longer.

Mold and Mildew

Another problem with too much moisture in a home that can affect laminate flooring is mold and mildew. When it comes to mold and mildew with laminates, Timber Pines residents will probably be better at smelling a problem then actually seeing physical traces of mold and mildew. When these fungi are stuck to laminate flooring, more often than not a homeowner can smell a strong musty odor. If there is a smell but you cannot see any physical traces of the fungi, there is also a possibility that it is hiding underneath the floorboards themselves.

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