MISSION RESIDENCE — ENGINEERED HARDWOOD

THE CHALLENGE

A new-build Mission home with in-floor radiant heat under the entire main floor. The client wanted real wood — but solid hardwood is incompatible with radiant heat.

THE SOLUTION

Engineered oak, glued down with a heat-conductive adhesive. We followed the manufacturer's heat curve protocol over 7 days to acclimate the floor before installation, then ramped the heat back up gradually after final lay. Custom staircase nosing milled to match.

MATERIALS & SPEC

• Mirage Lock 5" engineered white oak
• Mapei Ultrabond ECO 980 adhesive
• Custom-milled stair nosing
• Heat-curve protocol acclimation

THE RESULT

Floor performed perfectly through the first heating season. Zero gaps, zero cupping. Homeowner referred two neighbours.