1x8 Southern Yellow Pine Tongue & Groove Flooring - C & Better Grade

1x8 Southern Yellow Pine - C Grade Flooring Features & Benefits:
• Manufactured with a “stress-relief” pattern to minimize the effects of moisture-related dimensional changes
• Distinct grain pattern and appealing gold color
• Widely available
• Competitive price
• Excellent treatability
• High-quality finish
• Natural beauty

Shipping Options:
• Flat-bed tractor trailer, Roll Back, LTL Carrier. Shipping method is determined based on location and order size to minimize cost.

1x8 Southern Yellow Pine - C Grade Flooring Coverage Calculations:
You can calculate the coverage for this flooring using our Tips Page: How Do I Determine How Much Lumber I Need? Please call us if you would like a free takeoff for your project.

1x8 Southern Yellow Pine - C Grade Flooring Resources:
Southern Pine Flooring Guide
SPIB Grading Guide for Finish and Boards

1x8 Southern Yellow Pine - C Grade Flooring Storage Prior To Application:
Once Southern Yellow Pine Flooring is received on a jobsite, the material must be acclimated before installation. Acclimating allows time for the wood to adjust to a moisture-balancing point, creating tolerance for any future shrinking and swelling of the product. Ideally, all yellow pine flooring should be stacked and sorted in each room where the flooring is going to be installed 5 to 14 days prior to installation, depending on the local humidity and weather conditions.

According to the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA), making sure that you have the following jobsite conditions is key to the proper installation of Southern Yellow Pine Flooring:
• The building is fully enclosed; all windows and exterior doors have been installed.
• The proper subfloor nailing base is installed.
• The heating and cooling system is operational.

1x8 Southern Yellow Pine - C Grade Flooring Recommended Moisture Barriers:
A suitable moisture barrier and subfloor nailing base must be installed to provide adequate protection and support for the flooring. Two types of moisture barrier material are recommended beneath  Southern Yellow Pine Flooring.

• Polyethylene: A 6-mil thickness is preferred; a 4-mil thickness is considered acceptable. A perm rating below 1.0 for polyethylene is required to reduce moisture.
• Roofing Felt Paper: Two layers of 15 lb. paper or one layer of 30 lb. paper.

If installing Southern Yellow Pine Flooring over concrete, additional steps, such as the installation of a vapor barrier, must be taken to ensure a proper installation. Please contact Twin Creeks for additional installation information concerning Southern Yellow Pine over concrete.

1x8 Southern Yellow Pine - C Grade Flooring Finishing & Maintenance:
After all construction debris has been removed and all nail heads have been countersunk, it is recommended to perform a finish sanding of the floor before you apply a stain or sealer. All sanding should be done in the same direction as the flooring strips, never across.

As with every unfinished interior wood flooring, applying a quality finish to all exposed surfaces is recommended. A floor finish protects the wood from moisture absorption and UV degradation. The finish selected will affect how often the floor needs cleaning and extra maintenance. A lighter floor will hide dust better, although dirt, spills, and grit may remain more visible. Darker floor finish colors tend to conceal scratches and visible damages, and may be more forgiving than lighter colors. Since dark colors absorb light rather than reflect it, a darker floor color may make a room appear smaller than lighter colors.

General Wood Flooring Maintenance Tips:
• Use door mats at entryways. Do not use cocoa fiber or rubber-backed mats.
• Use area rugs in high-traffic locations.
• Use floor protectors beneath furniture.
• Sweeping regularly prevents scratching from dirt and grit.
• Avoid using water on wood floors. Water causes wood to expand.
• Direct sunlight can discolor wood. Use draperies or blinds to shield the floor from direct sunlight.