Homeowner Maintenance Manual

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Furniture Legs Install proper floor protectors on furniture placed on hardwood floors. Protectors will allow chairs to move easily over the floor without scuffing. Regularly clean the protectors to remove any grit that may have accumulated.

TIP: Cork or velvet bottoms are recommended.

Humidity Wood floors respond noticeably to changes in humidity in your home. Especially during winter months, the individual planks or pieces expand and contract as water content changes. A humidifier helps but does not eliminate this reaction. Mats and Area Rugs

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You can use protective mats at the exterior doors to help prevent sand and grit from getting on the floor. Gritty sand is wood flooring’s worst enemy. However, be aware that rubber backing on area rugs or mats will cause fading and warping of the floor surface. Separation Expect some shrinkage around heat vents or any heat-producing appliances, or during seasonal weather changes. See also Warping below. Sun Exposure Exposure to direct sunlight can cause irreparable damage to hardwood floors. To preserve the beauty of your hardwood floors, install and use window coverings in these areas. Warping Warping will occur if the floor repeatedly becomes wet or is thoroughly soaked even once. Slight warping in the area of heat vents or heat-producing appliances is also typical.

HEATING SYSTEM: HEAT PUMP Heating Emergency For homes less than one year old:

If there is no heat in the home, immediately contact Century Communities through the emergency/after-hours # provided or contact the builder directly. Follow up with a Service Request at www.centurycommunities.com. For homes more than one year from close of escrow: Please contact a licensed HVAC contractor.

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