What's is the optimum room climate for parquet and people?

Why parquet not only looks good, but is also good for you and the (indoor) climate

A high-quality parquet floor not only brings natural beauty into your living space - it actively contributes to a healthy indoor climate and your well-being. As a natural product, wood literally “breathes”: It regulates the humidity in the room, creating a pleasant living environment that you can see, feel and even perceive in terms of health. But parquet is not only a benefit for the quality of your home - it is also good for the environment. Wood is a renewable raw material, stores CO₂ for years and is completely biodegradable. Choosing durable parquet flooring means investing not only in stylish living aesthetics, but also in sustainability.

Benefits of parquet for people and the environment at a glance:

• Natural indoor climate: Wood has a moisture-regulating effect and ensures a balanced, comfortable living environment.

• Healthy indoor air: unlike synthetic floor coverings, parquet does not release any harmful substances or microplastic particles.
  Read more about the allergy-friendliness of parquet here!
• Durability: A high-quality parquet floor can be used for decades, renovated several times and ultimately recycled.
• Sustainability: Wood as a building material reduces the CO₂ footprint and - if sourced responsibly - comes from sustainable forestry.'
  Take a look at our sustainability data sheet!
• Increased value: properties with real wood parquet often achieve higher market values and are perceived as being of higher quality.

Optimum room climate for long-lasting parquet: how to keep your wooden floor in top form

To keep your exclusive hardwood floor at its best, please pay attenteion to the following advices for a feel-good climate in your home:

One of the natural characteristics of wood is that it is hygroscopic, meaning that wood adapts to the moisture content of its environment. This process is commonly known as the swelling and shrinkage of the wood. If the air humidity exceeds 65% ( in the summer months) or falls below 40% (during the heating season) the floor boards may undergo noticable changes in dimension ( gaps in the heating season and cupping in summer). This is another reason why it is important that your parquet floor is not exposed to excessive fluctuations.

EN 15251:2012 „ Input parameters for indoor climate“ recommends a seasonally caused relative humidity of approx. 30 % to 65 % for a healthy room climate. In this range, natural characteristics of wood like gaps, minor cracks or warpage of your parquet floor may occur in a moderate degree. In case of long-term deviations, health impairments or excessive changes in the appearance of your hardwood floor, like big deformations, big gaps and cracks may occur. Wood as a natural material reacts more sensitively to changes of the relative humidity than to changes of temperature. Therefore the key to success lies in the observance of an optimum relative humidity of your indoor air! This generally requires periodic cleaning and maintenance of your parquet floor as well as an appropriate air humidification in the heating season. We therefor recommend cold humidifiers with an integrated sterilization system. The installation of Fidbox records your climate above and under your parquet floor over many years and can be conveniently monitored by mobile app. Paying attention to these important factors will guarantee pleasure over decades with your high-quality parquet floor from Scheucher

This „feel comfortable“ chart for indoor room climate demonstrates the combination of relative humidity and room temperature where the overwhelming majority feels comfortable in indoor rooms.

Green = Optimum range

Yellow = Temporarily acceptable range

Red = Inappropriate indoor climate for humans and wood

Did you already know? Parquet acts like a natural indoor climate regulator

Thanks to its hygroscopic properties, parquet absorbs excess humidity and releases it again when the room air is dry - without any technology. This means that your wooden floor not only contributes to a healthy indoor climate, but also actively protects your airways, mucous membranes and even your furniture. The true value of a well-maintained parquet floor is particularly evident during the heating period, when the humidity in many homes drops sharply - in combination with a humidifier, this creates an all-round pleasant feeling in the room.