HAMILTON CIRCLE-SAWN DOUGLAS FIR
When the pioneers built this country, the swirls of a water-driven circle saw marked the grainy texture of Douglas fir planks. The durable, strong timber literally built the west’s logging industry as well as the homes, factories, and mines of early times. The warm color and rugged texture of Douglas fir is even more desired today. Pioneered Wood brings the old-time charm of circle-sawn rustic plank fir flooring to your home, cabin or lodge. Our expert graders select lumber with rustic knots, characteristic color and grain pattern. Exact-Dry kiln drying, milling, and packaging ensures the stability and beauty of the wood. Hamilton Circle-Sawn Douglas Fir adds real Western character and style to log, timber frame, or contemporary homes.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do you get that unusual texture?
• We reinvented an old-time mill saw that cuts the timber with a 36" circular blade.
• Because the wood is really circle-sawn, Hamilton has authentic swirling cuts.

The wood looks pinker than the fir floors I’ve seen.
• Douglas fir quickly darkens when exposed to light. The wood deepens to golden yellow brown tones with amber highlights. Using a solvent-based finish emphasizes warmer colors.

Is a rustic floor hard to clean?
• A tough finish makes this floor as easy to clean as any other wood floor. Avoid water-based cleaners, vacuum often, and enjoy the natural character of a rustic floor.

Is Douglas fir hard enough for flooring?
• Fir has been used for floors since pioneer days and with normal care will last a lifetime.
• Douglas fir is 660 on the Janka scale and rated above black cherry for stability, according to NWFA.
• Every wood floor scratches, high heels always dent.

What’s Exact-Dry?
• Hamilton Circle-Sawn Douglas Fir is kiln-dried to match the humidity of your region in an extra manufacturing process that ensures stability.

Can I use Hamilton over a concrete floor?
• Use the same subfloor installation and precautions that you would use for any wood plank flooring. Prevent moisture from migrating up into the floor.
• Refer to industry-standard NWFA installation specifications. No plank flooring is recommended for use over radiant heating systems.

What size is available?
• 7" net face ¾" planks in nested bundles.

What’s the waste factor?
• Allow 10% overage for an average installation. As with any rustic flooring, allow 15% overage for critical installations.

Any special installation issues?
• Proper acclimation is required for a successful installation. Before plank flooring is delivered to the job site, the building must be fully enclosed with heating/cooling system in operation.
• Allow five to fourteen days for this flooring to acclimate properly—the flooring, subfloor and walls must have stable, equal moisture content.
• For complete installation guidelines, consult www.nwfa.org.

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