Walkthrough Before We Start
The North Salem walkthrough defines room boundaries and the carry route. Mark preserved surfaces to protect and agree where delivered wood will stay before fitting.
The North Salem walkthrough defines room boundaries and the carry route. Mark preserved surfaces to protect and agree where delivered wood will stay before fitting.
Review contractor and insurance records for the North Salem scope. Name who supplies the wood and who performs fitting tasks.
A North Salem room sketch needs recesses, closets and door openings recorded. Lay out hardwood direction before the material order.
North Salem hardwood has one-year labor warranty terms. Keep the signed scope and product warranty, with the maker’s maintenance directions.

Straight rows need a layout avoiding a thin end strip. Plan the starting width before fastening boards.

Herringbone blocks are centered on the fixed sightline. Check border cuts at the entrance before fitting.

Chevron requires paired angled pieces in a consistent direction. Test the V layout against the doorway axis.

Diagonal wood needs its angled edge cuts specified. Include the cutting allowance and inspect the pattern at doors.

Checkerboard blocks need a room-scale grid. Position partial edge squares at the approved layout’s edges.

Basket weave relies on repeated groups of blocks. Check the repeat size and boundary treatment on the floor plan.



Ask for the species, dimensions and fitting method in writing. Confirm who supplies the boards and which transitions, trim and prep are included. Bring a photo of two additions meeting in a single hall if it is part of the plan.
Start with the finished heights and direction of both floors. If the joint profiles differ, discuss a suitable saddle or transition at the room boundary.
Bring the product specifications and carton labels to the estimate. The fitting method and required supplies depend on the material and supporting surface. At the visit, show us two additions meeting in a single hall and the floor beside it.
Consider the substrate, moisture readings and the manufacturer’s approved installation methods. Compare samples against the floor and trim you intend to keep.
Follow the board maker’s acclimation and jobsite requirements. The installer should check the flooring and subfloor moisture before fastening boards. Bring a photo of two additions meeting in a single hall if it is part of the plan.
Have the existing surface checked for movement, moisture and height. The chosen hardwood system determines what can remain and what must come up.
Share the narrowest doorway and any landing turns. Give the crew the approved delivery entrance and a suitable indoor location for the flooring. Bring a photo of two additions meeting in a single hall if it is part of the plan.
The answer depends on the flooring assembly and whether finish is applied on site. Ask the crew to put the return-to-use instructions in the estimate.