Why Choose Wood
Wood is Healthier
Because wood flooring requires fewer chemicals to make and install, it helps promote healthier living and work environments.
The EPA found that hardwood floors improve air quality because they are less likely to harbor dangerous microorganisms, pesticides, and allergens, such as dust, mold, or pet dander.
Wood is Sustainable
Wood is a zero waste product. For example, old wood from flooring can be turned into other products or simply bio-degrade.
Other flooring types, such as vinyl, are made from plastics or synthetic fibers that take multiple decades to break down and decompose. Recycling companies typically reject old vinyl flooring because it’s not profitable for them. And, the alternative form of disposal – burning – releases harmful phthalate chemicals into the air.
Wood is Durable
Vinyl flooring will last only a decade or two, while quality wood flooring can last more than 100 years.
Wood floors will stand up to foot traffic and will maintain their color finish with proper maintenance. Vinyl flooring, however, will last only a decade or two and fade dramatically over time when exposed to sunlight.
Wood floors are easy to maintain and can be repaired with relative ease. But vinyl typically needs to be replaced completely if it’s damaged.
Wood Makes Sense Economically
Many homeowners love the look of hardwood flooring and other features in their home. But they are also concerned about the initial expense of installing wood.
Putting wood floors into your home is truly a good investment. Real hardwood floors add to the resale value of your home. The average return on investment is 70 to 80%!
Missouri Wood Industry
42,000 Missouri Jobs
Did you know the logging and lumber industry employs so many of your neighbors? The economic impact goes much further when calculate equipment purchases, gas, tires, insurance, banking and more.
$10 Billion Impact
The logging and forest products industry contributes more than $10 Billion annually to Missouri’s economy by providing 42,000 jobs and supporting local communities and economic growth.
Missouri’s Timber Treasure
Missouri’s #1 Natural resource is Trees! And, they grow back. When forests are carefully managed and trees are harvested, it makes the forest more resilient. Cleaner streams, cleaner air, and thriving wildlife are all a wonderful result. But, above and beyond, the lumber industry is sustainable and renewable.
