Storing hardwood floor material in the garage makes sense in terms of storage space. It's a good place to get unused items out of the house without throwing them away. If homeowners viewed hardwood floor material storing from the material's perspective, the garage may or may not make sense depending on environmental conditions.
Environment
Temperature affects hardwood flooring's appearance. Specifically, moisture shrinks and/or expands wood from its normal appearance. Heat, cold air, and dry air equally affect wood's appearance. In fact, any changes to wood's appearance affect flooring installation. For example, if hardwood floor material stayed in a chilly garage and installs in a room-temperature room, the wood will over expand adjusting to the temperature change. Contrast, wood shrinks and cups if hardwood material stored in a warm climate is installed in a colder climate immediately, creating gaps during the drastic temperature change. Worst case scenario, the hardwood floor is unusable due to warping.
The garage must adjust to the correct temperature to store hardwood floors properly. A safe temperature for hardwood is between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep humidity 50% or less but higher than 30%. Hardwoods should maintain a 6-9% humidity level. A good idea to maintain humidity levels is to have good ventilation in the garage …show more content…
The garage is below ground level, on ground level, or above ground level. Homes with garages below ground level are similar to walkout basement houses and drive under houses. Garages built on ground level means it's on the same level as the first story part of the home. Garages above ground level mean the garage sits on top of a platform. For hardwood floor storage, avoid below ground level garages. The material will warp, making hardwood floors unusable. At least one wall has ground or dirt surrounding it, naturally bringing moisture in the
Environment
Temperature affects hardwood flooring's appearance. Specifically, moisture shrinks and/or expands wood from its normal appearance. Heat, cold air, and dry air equally affect wood's appearance. In fact, any changes to wood's appearance affect flooring installation. For example, if hardwood floor material stayed in a chilly garage and installs in a room-temperature room, the wood will over expand adjusting to the temperature change. Contrast, wood shrinks and cups if hardwood material stored in a warm climate is installed in a colder climate immediately, creating gaps during the drastic temperature change. Worst case scenario, the hardwood floor is unusable due to warping.
The garage must adjust to the correct temperature to store hardwood floors properly. A safe temperature for hardwood is between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep humidity 50% or less but higher than 30%. Hardwoods should maintain a 6-9% humidity level. A good idea to maintain humidity levels is to have good ventilation in the garage …show more content…
The garage is below ground level, on ground level, or above ground level. Homes with garages below ground level are similar to walkout basement houses and drive under houses. Garages built on ground level means it's on the same level as the first story part of the home. Garages above ground level mean the garage sits on top of a platform. For hardwood floor storage, avoid below ground level garages. The material will warp, making hardwood floors unusable. At least one wall has ground or dirt surrounding it, naturally bringing moisture in the