Hardwood Floors February/March 2017

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1. What is the definition of acclimation?

A. The process of adjusting (conditioning) the moisture content of wood flooring to the environment in which it is expected to perform. B. Making sure the wood is seasoned to the environment C. The process of opening containers and cross-stacking wood D. The process of storing the wood in the environment it will be installed in for a minimum of 7 days

2. In what state should a house, apartment or other living area be when bringing a wood floor inside so that it may acclimate?

A. Normal living conditions B. Fans operating in the space C. Dehumidifiers operating in the space D. Between 40-60 degrees with low relative humidity

3. Which critical step should be taken before delivering wood flooring to a job site? A. Wet trades done B. Structure fully enclosed with doors and windows in place C. Interior climate controls operating for at least 72 hours and continuing D. All of the above 4. When the relative humidity requirements on the flooring product specifications do not coincide with the conditions of the home in which the flooring is to be installed in, what is the best option? A. Do not sell wood flooring to the client B. Educate the client as to the importance of achieving and maintaining the required conditions C. Make certain the client purchases engineered flooring from you since it is more stable than solid flooring D. None of the above

HOW DID YOU DO? See suggested NWFA University learning path on the next page. Answer key is on page 67.

5. Which of the following is not a moisture retarder?

A. 6 mil polyethylene B. Low end PVC vinyl C. Floated 1 / 2 ” plywood D. Two layers of 15 lb asphalt saturated felt

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