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Asked Oct 19, 2011, 08:58 AM — 2 Answers
We had laminate floors installed and had some peaking, as the weather got cooler,the peaking went almost away. Is this a problem

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Oct 19, 2011, 09:07 AM
That is not normal. My guess is that the installers did not leave the quarter inch expanding room around the edges. If I were you I'd complain to the installer - and take some pictures in case the problem is not apparent when they come to check it out.
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Oct 19, 2011, 09:10 AM


I agree, sounds like a bad installation. Start calling your installer. Do you know how to test the humidity level in your home?
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