Birch Hardwood Floors

     When choosing birch for hardwood floor you can expect to have a classic looking hardwood floor in your home and in some cases comparable to the look of Cherry wood. Birch has a medium, straight closed grain and is evenly textured. There the occasional wavy grain figuring in some boards, but overall you can expect a refined texture in its appearance.

     The popular species of birch normally installed as a hardwood floor are the Yellow and Sweet Birch both heartwoods can have the appearance comparable to that of Cherry wood. You can expect the sap wood from the yellow birch to add a creamy yellow or pale white contrast to your home, while the heartwood displays reddish brown tones with red highlights. The Sweet Birch has light colored sapwood and the heartwood is dark brown tinged with red. Both types of these popular birch species are about 2% softer than that of a Red Oak. Therefore, you can expect a natural defense against scratches and abrasions. Added protection against can be offered that vary by manufacturer with new technologies such as UV treatments and aluminum oxides.

     When considering any kind of hardwood floor you have to keep in mind that wood is a hygroscopic material. This means when wood is exposed to climate elements such as air and water it will dry or pick up moisture until it is an equilibrium with the humidity and air temperature. Moisture absorption causes wood to swell. In return, contraction can occur in dry climate levels. In conclusion, different types of wood species have different toleration levels to different climates. Thus, it is essential to consider what type of wood to include within your home depending on the location of your home. There are other options, which can include leaving a small gap between the wall and the flooring to allow for expansion and contraction and can be covered with mounting to cover up the gap.

     If you like the look of Cherry when considering a hardwood floor, but are looking for an economical approach, Birch would add great character to your home. With the combination to the appearance of Cherry and the strength comparable to that of the Red Oak the benefits of having Birch as a hardwood floor has the benefits of value, strength and appearance. No wonder it's becoming a popular choice in hardwood flooring.

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