Walkthrough Before We Start
Near Fairview Avenue, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
Near Fairview Avenue, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
Near Fairview Avenue, confirm the assembly, job scope and building access requirements before the installation date. Check when the space is free.
By Greenport Conservation Area, measure the usable area again after the layout is drawn and allow for the cuts it requires. Include the room dimensions.
By Fairview Avenue, read the workmanship terms for the installed wood and save your written scope.

For homes by Fairview Avenue, follow the view from the entry when choosing a straight plank direction.

Lay out the center line for herringbone before selecting how to trim the borders.

For homes by Fairview Avenue, confirm the chevron angle and point alignment at the doorway.

In Greenport, mark where diagonal courses will end beside each fixed edge. Measure the threshold too.

In Greenport, dry-fit a checkerboard section to check the pattern’s scale. Measure the threshold too.

By Greenport Conservation Area, test the basket weave repeat at a wall before deciding on the border.



Draw the entry sightline and the opening to the next room. Use a short dry layout to judge where the pattern should start. Identify any retained trim in a house at the edge of Hudson.
Near Fairview Avenue, compare the thickness of both assemblies at the opening, including any padding or preparation required for the new one.
Follow the product instructions and check wood, room and subfloor conditions before installation. Keep a record of the joint between old flooring and an addition.
Near Fairview Avenue, identify the material and thickness under the old surface. Compare that base with the fastening requirements for the selected wood.
Compare the room conditions, approved installation methods and available height for each product before choosing. Note how often you use a side entrance that sees muddy shoes.
Near Fairview Avenue, allow for cuts, pattern repeat and material selection. An estimate should use your measured layout and the particular plank size.
Test the full floor buildup against the lowest clearance at the hinge and the latch side. Note the height at the joint between old flooring and an addition.
Near Fairview Avenue, measure the carrying route, flag any tight turn and confirm any building delivery window before ordering.