Harmony by Makihara Engineered Fir - The Informed Choice
Harmony by Makihara Engineered Fir Flooring and Paneling is uniquely designed and manufactured for flexibility of application and to meet the wide ranging needs of modern architecture and design. Harmony by Makihara Fir is manufactured using state of the art wood engineering technology that features these qualities:
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Harmony by Makihara Engineered Fir Flooring and Paneling expands and contracts far less than solid fir. Our industry best 9 layer cross ply Birch hard wood core improves stability by up to 75% and vastly improves the overall performance of the floor.
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Our Old Growth vertical grain is achieved by "quarter sawing" of raw materials. Quarter sawn veneers add further to the dimensional stability of the floor by resisting woods tendency to twist, surface check, and split.
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Engineered fir is versatile and can be installed on, above, or below grade, on plywood or concrete, and can be installed as a floating floor, a glue down floor, or nailed down to plywood.
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Harmony by Makihara Engineered Fir is suitable for installation over radiant heat. Our 9 ply hardwood core works to maintain stability and to minimize shrinkage of the floor.
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Harmony by Makihara adhesives are rated for high moisture and heat resistance
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Engineered flooring is ideal for use in geographical areas where climate changes are a concern for the stability of a floor.