It s made of layers of wood bonded together with adhesives under intense heat and pressure.
Is engineered wood better than hardwood.
Compared to solid hardwood engineered wood floors have superior resistance to slightly lower and higher moisture levels which makes them more ideal for use in damp basements or regions with higher or lower than standard humidity levels.
Your choice depends on how much you value the relative merits of each.
When it comes to water protection engineered hardwood has a slight advantage over hardwood floors.
It can be installed on the basement floor and other places prone to humidity.
Which wood flooring should i choose.
Engineered hardwood floors are suitable for installation on all levels of the home and over plywood wood osb and concrete subfloors.
Engineered flooring is somewhat less expensive than solid hardwood but most types can be sanded and refinished only once since the surface hardwood layer is relatively thin.
There is no clear advantage to one form of wood flooring over the other.
Engineered hardwood is a bit better than solid hardwood in terms of waterproof.
You might want to check the brand of engineered hardwood flooring you are purchasing because the moisture resistance varies from wood to wood.
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