The moisture content of timber is the percentage weight of water present in the timber compared to the weight of timber with all water removed. Moisture content varies with changes in the humidity and temperature in the surrounding air. To minimise the movement of a floor (swelling on moisture uptake, shrinkage on moisture loss) due to changes in moisture content, it is important to lay and fix timber floors close to the average moisture content of timber in the environment in which it is to be laid. In coastal areas - where higher humidity can be expected - moisture content ranges from 9% to 14%. Timber flooring is usually supplied with an average moisture content of between 10% and 12.5%; most boards can be expected to be within a few percentage points of the average.
Impact Sound Acoustic underlays provide minimal disruption to living and working environments and ensure that the neighbours won’t be complaining. Correct treatment becomes very important in applications such as apartments and offices. Precisionflooring mainly uses underlays by “Regupol”. For further information, please visit www.regupol.com.au.
Timber changes its colour when exposed to natural light. You may find areas that receive greater exposure to light becoming lighter or darker than other areas. A classic example is when you move furniture or rugs the floor is usually different to the surrounding area. In most cases, the colour will “catch up” over time.