Environmental Benefits
Wood floors improve the home environment and eliminate some health risks associated with carpeting and other synthetic materials. Allergists recommend that people with allergies live in an environment with wood floors, which do not hold dirt, dust mites and molds.

An estimated 60 million Americans suffer from allergies. Even in tiny amounts, house dust can set off symptoms. The most serious offenders are dust mites -- microscopic monsters that colonize bedding, curtains and carpets. Even frequent vacuuming won't eliminate dust mites.

Natural hardwood floors make it easier for you to reduce home allergens, while your rooms remain warm and inviting.

Wood floors are also a healthy choice from a global perspective. Wood is a natural resource that is replenishable, and most of today's timber comes from carefully managed forests that ensure a timber supply for the future.