1 / INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT: WE REQUIRE THAT YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION COMPLETELY PRIOR TO RECEIVING/INSTALLING A NORTHERN WIDE PLANK FLOOR SINCE IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN VOID THE WARRANTY. BY FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES YOU WILL ENSURE TO HAVE AND ENJOY THE PRESENCE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL FLOORS FOR YEARS TO COME. OWNER/INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL MATERIAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION FOR DEFECTS. MATERIALS INSTALLED WITH VISIBLE DEFECTS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. REMEMBER – WOOD IS A NATURAL PRODUCT THAT CAN VARY IN COLOUR, GRAIN, AND CONTAINS NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT VARY FROM PLANK TO PLANK AND IS TO BE EXPECTED. WE DO NOT WARRANT AGAINST THESE NATURAL VARIATIONS FROM PLANK TO PLANK OR VARIATIONS FROM SAMPLE TO PLANK.TO AVOID DRAMATIC VARIATION MAINLY CAUSED BY AGEING, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT INSTALLATION BE COMPLETED FROM THE SAME LOT. REMEMBER – IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THE FLOORING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, CONTACT NORTHERN WIDE PLANK OR YOUR DEALER – DO NOT INSTALL THE FLOORING. ACCEPTING OR REJECTING THE MATERIAL MUST BE DONE ON FULL SHIPMENT OF QUANTITIES ONLY, NOT BUNDLE BY BUNDLE OR PLANK BY PLANK. THE MATERIAL IS MANUFACTURED TO EXCEED INDUSTRY STANDARDS (ANSI/HPVA EF 2009). NOTE: As every floorboard differs in colour, the individual Northern Wide Plank floorboard can, therefore, constitute a visual orientation aid only. • Prior to installation, the installer and owner must ensure that the work environment and subfloors meet or even exceed minimum specifications listed in this installation guide. • Maintain temperature between 15-24°C (59-75°F) and humidity of 35% - 55% RH. • Prior to installation, the installer and owner should conduct a final inspection of grade, , manufacturing and finish quality of boards to ensure that the floor conforms to the purchased product. Care should be taken at this time to remove particular characteristics you do not desire. Northern Wide Plank Flooring Inc. declines responsibility for any costs incurred when plank(s) with visible defects have been installed. • Once installed, any board is considered as having been accepted by the installer and owner, even if the owner is absent at the time of installation. • The use of stain, filler, or putty stick for the correction of minor defects during installation should be accepted as normal procedure. • Standard trade practice allows for up to a 5% margin of error for natural imperfections and manufacturing defects. When ordering, add at least 5% to the actual square footage needed, for cutting and grading allowance. NOTE: Angle installation causes greater cutting losses, allow for at least 10%. For reclaimed wood flooring allow for 10% for extra selection. 1 NWP INSTALL GUIDE INTRODUCTION
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