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 | May 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
Any homeowner or business owner knows that mold and mildew and flooring are sworn enemies. Preventing mold and mildew from being introduced into your floor is, of course, the ideal. However, is that even possible? Ace Wood Flooring’s Troy Hewes talks about the causes...
by Troy Hewes | Mar 12, 2015 | Featured, Laminate, Uncategorized, Video
Despite the snow and cold weather, the 2015 Rhode Island Home Show proved to be one of the best years in recent memory. Over 7,500 New Englanders visited the Rhode Island Convention Center March 5, 6, 7 and 8 to see over 200 exhibitors from Rhode Island, Massachusetts...
by Troy Hewes | Mar 3, 2015 | Laminate, Uncategorized, Video
I’ve had quite a few calls today, following the 60 Minutes report about formaldehyde in laminate flooring sold by lumber liquidators, about the safety of flooring materials used in our industry. For those of you who have not seen the report, Anderson Cooper of...
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...
