Wood and Laminate Flooring Installation
If you are having wood or laminate flooring installed in your San Diego home you are making a wise home improvement decision. Wood and laminate flooring increases the value of your home and is generally preferred by home buyers. Wood and laminate flooring also makes for easier and healthier living.
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that indoor air quality can be as much as five times unhealthier than outdoor air. One reason for this is carpet.
The American Lung Association specifically recommends, “Avoid using carpet whenever possible. Carpet traps unhealthy particles — including chemicals, dust mites, pet dander, dirt and fungi — and vacuuming can make them airborne.” Dust mites and other substances in carpet can cause asthma in children and other lung illnesses.
Dust mites aren’t the only living organisms residing in your carpets. Mold and mildew can easily grow in both your carpet and the underlying padding and they can be a health hazard. Mold and mildew are airborne and easily spread throughout your home. Mold and mildew can cause much more than just an unpleasant or musty odor, they can be inhaled into your lungs and cause minor to serious health problems.
Also consider the ease of cleaning a wood or laminate floor as compared to cleaning carpet.
• Wood and laminate floors do not require yearly professional cleaning.
• Wood or laminate flooring throughout your entire home eliminates the need to mop certain areas while vacuuming others.
• Spills, pet soils or other accidents on wood or laminate flooring can be quickly wiped clean.
Another advantage is that wood and laminate flooring lasts much longer than carpet. The average life span of carpet is 10 years. Wood and laminate flooring typically lasts 25 to 35 years. Solid hardwood flooring can last forever with proper care and maintenance.
If you want wood flooring or the look of wood flooring you can choose from solid hardwood flooring, engineered wood flooring or laminate flooring. You can also choose from a wide variety of colors, patterns, plank widths and wood species. There are even environmentally friendly options such as bamboo and cork flooring.
JAK BUILDERS has been installing wood and laminate flooring throughout San Diego for 11 years. Josh Kitts, the owner of JAK BUILDERS, has been installing wood and laminate flooring for 20 years. We are experienced in nail down, glue down and floating floor installation. We are also experienced in wood and laminate floor installation on stairs. Additionally, JAK BUILDERS can help you with your product selection and provide samples of the products that interest you.
