Janka Scale Explained
As far as flooring choices go, you can't really go wrong with hardwood flooring. It adds value to your home, it offers you an assortment of design choices and it lasts for a very long time. Now there are some things you have to consider whenever you're looking to purchase a set of hardwood floors. You have to be mindful of it because no matter what species of wood you get will show damage if you don't take care of it. But this is really true of all kinds of flooring. Some homeowners may be hesitant to go with hardwood flooring in homes that see a lot of foot traffic. For these homeowners I suggest taking a look at the Janka Hardness Scale.
How is the janka scale used?
The Janka Scale assigns different species of wood a hardness rating. They derive this rating by measuring the force necessary to embed a steel ball halfway through a piece of wood. What this tells them is how hard/dense the wood is. And naturally the harder the wood the more suited it would be to stand up to the rigors of a busy household.
Right at the top of the Janka scale is Brazilian Walnut, or Ipe. This wood is highly lauded for its strength and durability and is the hardest trade wood available. You can take a look at Brazilian Walnut and some more of the woods listed on the Janka Hardness Scale here.
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