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Why Good Hardwood Floors Go Bad, Webinar

Some of the most expensive hardwood floor problems have very little to do with the floor itself. They start with decisions made long before anything looks wrong. A product that wasn't right for the conditions. A house that was enclosed but not ready. A subfloor nobody questioned. A finishing plan with more variables than anyone budgeted. A homeowner who never learned how their floor needs to be maintained. Matt Risinger sits down with RW Supply + Design's Daniel Elbrecht and Rick Klaasen to challenge some assumptions even experienced builders make. Using real failure photos, product examples, and actual issues from the jobsite and from warranty claims, they'll dig into why good floors go bad and what to do differently on your next job. Bring your questions for live Q&A.

Three key takeaways

1. Understand how an engineered floor's construction and design, not just its look, decides how it performs in your climate.
2. Match the building's conditions to the flooring design, and let those conditions - not the construction schedule - determine when the hardwood goes in.
3. Hand off every floor with clear humidity and care expectations that prevent avoidable callbacks.

Panelist's:
Matt Risinger - Founder, Risinger Build and The Build Show
Daniel Elbrecht - Technical Director RW Supply & Design
Rick Klaasen - VP of Commercial Projects RW Supply & Design