More and more homeowners are opting for hardwood floors as part of their home’s renovation. Sure, wood floors are generally more visually appealing than carpeted floors. But why were so many homes equipped with carpet in the first place? We don’t know! At Smith Bros, we believe in the many benefits of hardwood floors. As a company that has been creating beautiful hardwood floors for almost 100 years, this might seem obvious. However, there is a pretty concrete logic behind our dedication to hardwood floors that goes far beyond the fact that they are much more attractive than carpeted floors. The ‘Hardwood Advantage’ Here are a few reasons why we believe hardwood floors are better than carpet:
- Durability
One of the most important questions to consider when choosing the right material for your new floors is whether or not the area in question is a heavy traffic area. Do you already require visitors and family to take their shoes off upon entering your home? If not, your carpet floors probably require a biannual deep clean, at the very least. Replacing that carpet with hardwood makes for a much more versatile and durable surface. Hardwood floors can handle much more dirt, water, and mud than carpet. It is also much easier to clean and maintain hardwood on a consistent basis than it is to keep your carpet looking and smelling fresh.
- Health Conscious Hardwood
One of the biggest issues that we have with carpet is the potential health risks associated with bacteria and harmful substances getting absorbed and becoming trapped in the material. A carpet floor that holds water may develop mold under the carpet that is unnoticeable with a simple sight inspection. A buildup of mold in your home can cause serious health effects for you and your family. In addition, if anyone in your family has allergies, their symptoms can intensify if allergens become trapped in the carpet and are then released every time you take a step.
- Sustainability
At Smith Bros, we firmly believe that hardwood floors are much more naturally and ecologically friendly than carpet. Carpet requires a great deal of petroleum during its production process. Petroleum is a very limited resource and its extraction and inclusion into your carpet is far from natural. Of course, hardwood is a naturally occurring material that can continually be propagated and harvested. It is a much more renewable resource than petroleum, but we still have to take precautions to make sure that we are partnering with company’s that practice environmentally safe harvesting practices. Make the Change Today! So, there you have it! As you might have known, hardwood floors are a much better option for your home than carpet. As a premier provider of hardwood floors, we believe in the myriad of positive effects that upgrading your floors to hardwood can have on your home. If you are interested in finding the right type of hardwood floors for your home, or you would like more information on our products and services, please give us a call today at 403-255-7791!
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