Timber is naturally warm and attractive. Turning a house into a home, timber floors help create a comfortable home environment resulting in a naturally warm vibe. Timber floors offer several advantages within the home. This blog will explore the most compelling reasons why timber floors will be a winner in your home.
Timber is durable and has a longer lifespan than other flooring!
All timber has a durability classification rating. The higher the rating the more durable the timber. Hardwood flooring is exceptionally long-lasting due to its strength and durability. Even when timber floors are exposed to high foot traffic areas, pets and children, a quality timber floor can last more than 100 years and can be repurposed at end-of-life. Look at our downloadable guide for Timber Ratings and Common Uses.
Hypo-allergenic
Timber is healthy, natural, and easy to clean. Carpeted floors trap dirt and allergens that can be detrimental to homeowners that suffer from allergies. Timber flooring doesn’t gather dust particles, allergens, and pet hairs the way that carpet does. This results in improved air quality in the home, making it the ideal flooring choice. Cleaning a timber floor is also easier, requiring only damp mopping and an anti static mop to collect dust and grit.
Insulation
Air pockets within the timbers structure allow timber flooring to act as a natural thermal insulator for the home. Timber floors help balance outdoor temperatures by allowing occupants to comfortably walk barefoot on the floor – insulating against heat by helping to cool the floor while doing the reverse in winter.
It’s an investment – Especially if you want to sell your home. Timber Floors Increase Home Value
Whether it’s due to the natural beauty, ease of cleaning or just perception sustainably built homes sell better and quicker! Timber acts as an investment to anyone planning to sell or lease a home.
Scratches and scuffs
Scuffs, spills, and scratches are inevitable. However timber flooring can easily be restored. Simply sanding down any marks will repair your floors and leave them looking as good as new*. Your timber can also be restored and repurposed when it reaches the end of its lifespan. To ensure longevity of the floor use felt pads on furniture feet and mats at the entry to avoid deep scratches.
Sustainability
Timber stores carbon for life. Thus, helping removing carbon dioxide from the Earth’s atmosphere. Timber flooring is created from timber sourced from Australian forests that are carefully managed and protected by regularly planting trees. Timber is sustainable, breaking down naturally when disposed of compared to other flooring options including carpet, vinyl and tiles that will not. Natural timber is also environmentally friendly as it requires minimal energy consumption during production.
A timber floor is an investment for a lifetime. It not only adds value to the home but also provides the home with character and warmth that only timber can achieve. Timber floors deliver multiple health benefits, are sustainable and is easy to look after. A correctly installed timber floor will last a lifetime bringing you the home occupant piece of mind and value.
*Always speak to a qualified flooring specialist before attempting to sand and remediate a floor yourself.