Hardwood Flooring V. Engineered Hardwood  Submitted By Aaron
Ramirez 1 expert, 0 community  I just bought a house on the Big
Island of Hawaii at roughly 1300 ft elevation. Should I use a
hardwood or engineered hardwood flooring?  Post new answer
Congratulations Aaron!  Assuming hat this is a damp location, i
think you'd be better off using engineered hardwood floor. 
Engineered hardwood is made of multiple layers that are glued
together, and as a result, are dimensionally stable and far less
likely to warp or twist.  The grade of the floor is also key. 
Make sure you look for a floor with a finish that has a long
warranty as it makes a difference, especially with all that
Hawaiian sand you'll be dragging in!  One other option might be
bamboo flooring.  It's very green and also very strong and good
for damp locations.   1 user found this helpful You voted Was
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