Bamboo Floor Installation – CaliBamboo GreenShoots

The goal of acclimation is to allow the moisture content (MC) of the flooring to fully adjust to its new surroundings before installation.

1. Determine Normal Living Conditions Ideal interior environmental conditions vary from region to region and jobsite to jobsite. It is the installers responsibility to know what the ideal climate conditions are and customize the acclimation of the floor around those conditions. For a general view of moisture content averages by region, see the map below.

2. Control Home Conditions Accordingly Acclimation should occur at normal living conditions. Before opening the cartons, the indoor environment should reflect the room temperature and relative humidity levels expected to be present before, during, and most importantly, after installation. Operate temperature / humidity control systems as normal. Allow normal ventilation through rooms.

3. Cross-Stacking Flooring Planks For maximum stability, Cali Bamboo recommends cross-stacking the flooring at the installation site while it acclimates. Remove the flooring from boxes and cross stack planks at least 4 off the subfloor with even spacing between planks to allow for complete and even air-circulation around the flooring.

4. Acceptable Areas for Acclimation Acclimate the flooring as close to the center of the installation area as possible. Do not store flooring next to outside walls, in direct sunlight, near air vents or under conditions that dont reflect the normal home environment. Garages, and exterior patios, for example, are not acceptable areas to store wood flooring during acclimation.

5. Determine Appropriate Acclimation Time Frame Cali Bamboo flooring should be allowed to acclimate on the job site for a minimum of 5 days. Extended conditioning may be necessary depending on the climate. For regions or conditions that are extremely dry, humid or highly-fluctuating, 2 or more weeks may be necessary for acclimation.

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