In fact it s available from a variety of sources from the established flooring manufacturers to the smaller specialized producers of hardwood floors.
Birch engineered wood flooring durability.
Birch flooring is not as prevalent as maple or oak but it s not rare either so it s not that difficult to find.
Dents and scratches this is where our tastes may differ.
This flooring was quite popular because of its durability and easy access in that area.
That s a pretty long span of possible durability but even the short end is still four decades.
The disadvantage of engineered hardwood over solid hardwood flooring is that it can only be sanded down and refinished a few times.
Both woods make great flooring for your space but there are some differences.
Birch hardwood flooring is one of the most popular wood species to be used for interior spaces.
This means that the flooring will not have as long a life as normal solid hardwood.
In many historic new england homes a variety of birch flooring can be seen.
As long as there is no evidence of moisture in a concrete floor engineered hardwood birch can be used.
Like most hardwoods birch is a comparatively durable flooring option.
Equally popular and similarly durable is oak hardwood which has been used for floors boats and barrels for centuries.
Research claims that an engineered hardwood floor will last between 40 and 80 years.
Birch is offered in solid and engineered form.