In the woodshop, a craftsman carefully planes hand-selected alder. With each pass of the tool, the honey-beige wood plank develops the warm rose and smooth amber undertones of a mountain sunset. These planks become the floor in the craftman’s own home. The painstaking, hand-hewn characteristics are often imitated by machines, but only seasoned craftsmen yield such quality. This warm, comfortably aged look appeals to those who value the difference between average and excellence.

Will the wood color change with time?
• When exposed to the ultraviolet light of the sun, brighter clear yellow tones darken to greyed golden and bronze shades. All wood darkens with age and sunlight.

What size does Sierra come in?
• Random-width 4” to 6” net face ¾" planks.

Can I use Sierra over a concrete floor?
• Use the same subfloor installation and precautions that you would use for any wood plank flooring. Prevent moisture from migrating up into the floor.
• No plank flooring is recommended for use over radiant heating systems.

What’s Exact-Dry?
• Sierra Hand-Hewn Alder is kiln-dried to match the humidity of your region.
• Exact-Dry is an extra manufacturing process that ensures stability and is only matched by high-end hardwood products.

Any special installation issues?
• Proper acclimation is required for a successful installation. Before plank flooring is delivered to the job site, the building must be fully enclosed with heating/cooling system in operation.
• Allow five to fourteen days for this flooring to acclimate properly—the flooring, subfloor and walls must have stable, equal moisture content.
• For industry-standard installation guidelines, consult www.nwfa.org.

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