Subfloor Moisture: Hidden Threats & How to Protect Your Floors from Damage

Did you know that even waterproof LVP or SPC floors can fail due to moisture? One of the leading causes of floor failure is due to excessive moisture in the home. This is not something consumers think about when they are designing there dream home. In this video we take a look at different sources of moisture in your home and how they can affect your flooring. We will also go over some solutions as to how you can detect excessive moisture in your home and protect your investment from this silent predator.

Sections:
0:00 - Introduction to moisture issues
0:57 - Hydrostatic pressure and vapor emissions in your subfloor
1:34 - Options to test for moisture in your subfloor
2:36 - Moisture barrier options, liquid and 6 mil poly barriers for your subfloor
3:53 - Spills, splashes, and overflows, how topical moisture varies in waterproof and water resistant products
4:00 - What are water resistant floors and what do they do?
4:46 - What's the difference with waterproof flooring vs water resistant?

If you are shopping for a floor and have questions please don't hesitate to give our store a call at 877-389-9157. You can also view our products by visiting our website at www.CoronaHardwood.com.

Links to products mentioned in the video:
6 Mil Poly Plastic
https://www.coronahardwood.com/ch/pro...

Bostik Roll Cote
https://www.coronahardwood.com/ch/pro...

Sika MB
https://www.coronahardwood.com/ch/pro...

Sika MB Redline
https://www.coronahardwood.com/ch/pro...

-Calcium Chloride Test Kit
https://www.amazon.com/Moisture-Test-...

Rapid RH Moisture Probe
https://www.wagnermeters.com/concrete...

Underlayment Tape
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Roberts-S...

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