Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Lane3 who wrote (74905)	9/16/2003 5:26:12 PM
From: The Philosopher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Real wood is, IMO, always the best choice in the long run. Pergo may be more expensive than some less costly wood floors. I don't know. We chose white oak, which is more expensive than red oak but quite a bit harder and more durable. Ran across a discussion site which seemed to be in agreement that solid wood is most expensive, engineered wood next, and laminates like Pergo cheapest. But it may depend on the area-- whether you have solid wood sources nearby or it has to be shipped in from a ways away. Also, installation costs have to be considered. You're right, though. Wood floors will last a lifetime, with reasonable care and refinishing every decade or so if needed. I forgot why we got into this -- were you thinking of redoing your floors? Or was this in the Arizona house because of termites?