{"id":3475,"date":"2017-05-18T10:00:17","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T10:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=3475"},"modified":"2017-05-16T14:38:44","modified_gmt":"2017-05-16T14:38:44","slug":"best-time-to-install-hardwood-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/best-time-to-install-hardwood-floors\/","title":{"rendered":"Is There a Best Time to Install Hardwood Flooring?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TCG_05-25-2017_When-is-the-best-time-to-install-hardwood.jpg\" alt=\"install time for hardwood floors\" width=\"775\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TCG_05-25-2017_When-is-the-best-time-to-install-hardwood.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TCG_05-25-2017_When-is-the-best-time-to-install-hardwood-300x77.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even though <em>hardwood flooring can be installed any time<\/em> of the year, it\u2019s usually best to do so in early Fall.<\/p>\n<p>Fall is the best time because it\u2019s cooler out and there\u2019s less moisture in the air, which can be detrimental to new wood floors.<\/p>\n<p>Fall will get the best performance out of your hardwood flooring, and here&#8217;s why.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Hardwood Flooring and the Fall Climate<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardwood floors need to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acclimate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to their surrounding climate prior to installation. That\u2019s why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/hardwood\/solid-hardwood-floors\/\">natural wood floor planks<\/a> typically sit at the site for a few days before being installed. This prevents the boards from damaging during and after installation such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cupping<\/li>\n<li>Cracking<\/li>\n<li>Warping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, why should you avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/hardwood\/\">hardwood floor\u00a0installation<\/a> during the Summer and Winter months? Summer tends to run hot and humid, while Winter runs cold and dry.<\/p>\n<p>In the Summer, hardwood, being porous, will absorb too much moisture that will cause it to swell. Winters are dry and, hence, cause the boards to shrink. Improper acclimation of hardwood will cause cupping, where boards start to pull apart.<\/p>\n<p>If you want your hardwood floors at peak performance, installing them in the Fall will be your best bet. But don&#8217;t that scare you from getting hardwood at any other time. With the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/\">hardwood flooring installers<\/a> at your side, your floors will perform great at any time.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/different-types-of-hardwood-flooring.jpg\" alt=\"different types of hardwood flooring\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/different-types-of-hardwood-flooring.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/different-types-of-hardwood-flooring-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Flooring Improvements and Renovations Done Right<\/h2>\n<p>Having improvements done on your home is always a positive investment. In the long run, these things only add monetary value to your home\u2019s resale. But, home improvements and renovations can be unpredicted and required any time of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be discouraged if you had your heart set on having hardwood installed this Summer. The Carpet Guys\u2019 trained installers can do <strong>any hardwood\u00a0job at\u00a0any time!<\/strong> We guide our customers to properly prepare their home for every type of installation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want homeowners to get the floors of their dreams any time they want them! We are very familiar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/prices\/hardwood\/\">many types of hardwoods<\/a> and know how to prepare the job site for installation. Don\u2019t settle for just anyone to do the job. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hardwood-plank-colors.jpg\" alt=\"time to install hardwood floors\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hardwood-plank-colors.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hardwood-plank-colors-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t settle for just anyone to handle your project. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Carpet Guys are experts when it comes to taking on such major tasks. Give us the responsibility of installing your hardwood floors, whenever!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give us the responsibility of installing your floors with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/schedule\/hardwood\/\">free hardwood floor estimate<\/a> today!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even though hardwood flooring can be installed any time of the year, it\u2019s usually best to do so in early Fall. Fall is the best time because it\u2019s cooler out and there\u2019s less moisture in the air, which can be detrimental to new wood floors. 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