Hardwood Floors February/March 2025

By Brett Miller

ultimately reducing overall costs. Each product has multiple functions, which may include crack bridging, moisture control, sound control, and mold/mildew resistance. These products are often marketed as two-in-ones, three-in-ones, four-in-ones, or even as being capable of “unlimited moisture protection,” while ensuring the contractor that there is “no need to moisture test” the slab. These new products and processes provide faster and more efficient alternatives to what we are accustomed to. They have been developed on the premise that “Time is Money.” With these advancements in technology comes a responsibility, and a learning curve by the flooring professional. While the promises of “no need to moisture test” are tempting to contractors looking for simplicity and assurance, they also can expose the installer to a level of risk that essentially shifts liability directly back to them. Without the data provided through moisture testing, the contractor is not likely to have a leg to stand on in a litigious situation.

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