V3B’s Unmatched Stability Over Radiant Heat Systems 

Radiant heat stands out as an efficient and cost-effective method to warm up spaces, especially with options like hydronic or electric systems. The standard and safe flooring material would be tile or stone, but what if you want hardwood flooring? How do you find a hardwood product that will perform under the stress of heating the floor?  

Traditional advice steers away from species like Hickory, Hard Maple, or Beech, favoring options such as White Oak Rift and Quartered or Red Oak, Rift and Quartered. This cautionary advice extends to most engineered hardwood flooring, particularly those using plywood, which often lacks balance and stability. Moreover, it's recommended to limit the width to 5" when installing over radiant heat. 

In contrast, V3B not only withstands these challenges, but surpasses them. V3B, is a genuine 3-ply all-hardwood floor, boasts a balanced construction where the wear layer and backer consist of the same species. This balanced design counteracts length shrinkage, dry cupping, face checking, and delamination, providing unparalleled stability. Complemented by StableCor, a patented process at its core, V3B eliminates stability issues over radiant heated floors. 

The balanced construction and StableCor of V3B not only guarantee stability but also offer the flexibility to choose any species or width for your hardwood flooring. In its 10 years since inception, V3B has not received a single complaint about stability or performance issues, let alone a claim. This means, whether you desire the hardness and look of Hickory, or prefer wider widths up to 16", V3B ensures reliable stability over radiant heated floors. 

Do not let specifications restrict your choices; choose V3B for your hardwood flooring and experience the freedom to design your space without compromising stability.