Wood expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature and humidity.
I would not. The wood has to expand and contract with temp changes. Your floor will buckle if you do.
Yes. They allow the flooring to expand and contract without breaking.
No wood does not expand when its dry
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Wood expands and contracts with changes in temperature and humidity due to the absorption and release of moisture. When the air is humid, wood absorbs moisture and swells, causing it to expand. Conversely, in dry conditions, wood releases moisture and contracts, leading to shrinkage. This natural process can cause warping, cracking, or splitting in wood structures.
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They have to either expand or contract through movement. They can only expand and contract as far as their tissues will allow,
It will contract.
All rock can expand or contract.
They expand.
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