by Troy Hewes | Jun 12, 2015 | Hardwood, Ice Dams, Uncategorized
New Englanders are no strangers to ice dams. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof, preventing melting snow from draining the way it should. Rather than draining as it should, the backed up water behind the ice dam can (and likely will) leak...
by Troy Hewes | Feb 12, 2015 | Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
One question I hear every day is, “Do you install and refinish staircases? Believe it or not, many flooring companies do not offer this service because wood staircases require experienced craftsmen with an eye for detail. Over almost 60 years, we have done wood...
by Troy Hewes | Feb 12, 2015 | Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
Here are a few things to consider when choosing a floor company to sand and refinish your wood floors. Three things to look for when hiring a flooring contractor Are they fully insured? How long will the hardwood sanding and refinishing job take? What do customers say...
by Troy Hewes | Oct 29, 2014 | Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
We get called all the time about seasonal gapping. Most of the time spaces in your wood floors are normal. Wood is hygroscopic, it expands and contracts based on the seasonal atmosphere. A licensed installer will acclimate the wood to the environment, which should...
by Troy Hewes | Oct 20, 2014 | Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
When you’re remodeling a room, people often paint or wallpaper in addition to adding new wood flooring. The question often comes up- “Which step should be completed first”? The rule of thumb is that the flooring contractor should go in prior to the...
