Managing Moisture

This Spring has been historically wet for Minnesota, and an unfortunately high number of people are experiencing flooding and moisture problems in their homes. Hardwood floors do tend to change with the seasons. In the dry seasons of Fall and Winter, the floors contract and cracks can appear between boards, but these cracks typically disappear when the warm, humid months return. We try to counteract this by allowing the wood time to acclimate before it is installed. However, in states like Minnesota where the temperatures vary so greatly from Summer to Winter, some seasonal variance is hard to avoid.

When Spring arrives, so can unexpected leaks and water in your home. Hardwood floors can soak up water through their cells, which means it is crucial to remove the water as soon as possible. Get out your shop vac and call in help to get the water off your floors, and then it’s time to let them dry. It’s best to bring in fans and natural airflow to get the floors dry, and once dried, you can inspect the damage.

Some water damaged floors can be repaired with a sand and refinish, but others will require replacement. Here is an example of a leaking fridge that caused excessive damage. These floors had to be torn out and patched to repair.

If you experienced flooding this spring and need help rescuing your hardwood floors, give us a call! 763-428-8601