Boards Matched to Yours
By Fairview Avenue, check the species, dimensions and joint shape of a sound piece before selecting repair stock. Record what changed underneath.
By Fairview Avenue, check the species, dimensions and joint shape of a sound piece before selecting repair stock. Record what changed underneath.
By Greenport Conservation Area, check the source of moisture and give the floor time to stabilize before repairing damaged wood. Mark the nearest seam.
Close to Fairview Avenue, trace the location of movement or noise to separate a loose plank from a problem below. Mark the nearest seam.
By Greenport Conservation Area, review the scope and workmanship terms for the area that will actually be repaired. File the care guide too.



Watch the joints while someone walks across the affected spot. Inspect the base if the movement travels past the visible seam. Bring a photo of the joint between old flooring and an addition.
In a house at the edge of Hudson, compare species, thickness and edge profile with sound material nearby, then test the stain and finish.
Address the source and check the base and wood moisture before deciding which material must be replaced. Record the details of the bottom tread near the front hall.
In a house at the edge of Hudson, check the depth of the mark and the surrounding finish. A small test helps determine whether a localized repair is practical.
Inspect across the opening so the repair ends at a stable edge, even when that point is beyond the visible mark. Include the lighting in a room near the Route 9 corridor.
In a house at the edge of Hudson, compare its width at different indoor conditions. Some gaps move enough that filling them could create other problems.
Check whether it affects only the finish or extends into the wood. That determines which repair methods are worth testing. Measure the floor by the joint between old flooring and an addition.
In a house at the edge of Hudson, send close pictures of the damage and one wider view showing the nearby walls, doors and adjoining material.