The real challenges for a homeowner in Florida are called “humidity” and “moisture”. These challenges are the main reason why you should consider waterproof flooring before you start your house renovation.
Water can cause some serious damage to your home structure and having a flooding problem could cause rotting, warping and mold growth in your floors; avoiding all these problems before your new floor installation could help you save a lot of headaches.
By installing a waterproof floor, you get the following benefits:
- Moisture resistance: avoid having water in your subfloor which can cause mold, mildew and long-term challenge.
- Durability: you might spend a little bit more at the beginning, but you can save some serious money in the long term.
- Easy maintenance: waterproof flooring are an ideal solution for kitchens and bathrooms where spills and splashes are frequent.
- Aesthetic flexibility: nowadays you’ve so many options to decide on so you won’t compromise on style.
The best types of waterproof flooring are Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP), Porcelain or Ceramic Tiles, Laminate or Engineered Hardwood.
Before choosing your floor it’s important to understand the difference between water-resistant and waterproof floors; water resistant floors will give you partial protection and waterproof floors will provide you with complete protection against water; make the best decision for your home!
Hiring a local General Contractor will make the difference on budget, materials and ideas. Call the experts from Bells Construction Group to take care of your flooring installation.
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