Benefits of Hardwood Floors:

Most real estate professionals experts agree that hardwood floors are a good investment because of the warmth, beauty and value they add to your home, but also because:

• They are easy to clean and maintain
• They can be renewed by sanding & refinishing
  
• Promote a healthier indoor living environment
  
  

In a recent national survey of real estate agents, 90% said that homes with hardwood floors sell faster and for more money than homes without hardwood floors.

Easy Maintenance:

This is the best part - maintaining hardwood floors is easy!  Just sweep with a soft broom or vacuum cleaner.  That's it!

Occasionally you can use a wood floor cleaner recommended by your floor installer.

For more maintenance tips see  Caring for Hardwood Floors.

Promotes a Healthier Living Environment:

Unlike carpeting which contains harmful, toxic chemicals and traps dust, allergens and pollens that can have an adverse affect on your family, hardwood floors are the perfect choice for people with allergies and those who just want a healthier living environment for their family.

Durability & Ecologically Friendly:

Hardwood floors are extremely durable, unlike carpeting which has to be replaced every so often. 

Hardwood floors and ecologically friendly in that they are a natural resource which is renewable and recyclable.  In fact, old wooden ships and wooden structures, such as old barns, are often "recycled" and turned into flooring.

Affordable:

Hardwood floors are affordable and maintain their value while carpeting or other flooring options look tired or worn out.