Timber floorings look glorious and bring charm and warmth to the room. There is nothing better than the feeling of timber flooring under the feet. The good news is they are easy to maintain and can stand the test of time for decades if properly maintained. However, Timber floorings are not cheap. You have to invest a lot of money at the time of installation. On the other hand, there are a vast variety of species, patterns, types and installation methods to choose from. Most people overlook the impact of local conditions where they live such as weather changes when choosing a timber floor. Factors such as climate and materials type strongly affect the quality and durability of a timber floor. Here, for your convenience, we provided all you need to know about timber flooring in Melbourne. Weather Timber floorings are made of dead trees. They react to humidity and temperature changes as if they were alive. They display all of the natural wood behaviors such as shrinking, warping, cracking and expansion when exposed to temperature swings and changing humidity levels. That’s why flooring manufacturers state that timber floorings should be installed and maintained in a stable environment. That means to keep a timber floor in a good condition indoor humidity and temperature should be continuously controlled within a certain range. It is important to know that it is often a homeowner ‘s responsibility to provide a stable temperature and humidity condition inside the home so that floorboards are not damaged. Pops or cracks caused by temperature and humidity fluctuations usually is not covered by manufacturer’s warranty. The range of allowed humidity and temperatures for timber flooring is slightly different by manufacturer and flooring type. It is best practice to ask your supplier for temperature and humidity range of your flooring. Typically, a timber flooring requires temperature between 60 to 80 degrees and relative humidity range of 35 to 55 percent. If the relative humidity level stays below 30% for a long time, this can lead to noise in your flooring first. This is because the flooring is started to lose its moisture and shrink. If the dryness left unnoticed, it can lead to a permanent crack, pops and snaps in the floorboards. Timer floors don’t like sudden weather changes. Melbourne is known for its fickle weather. You can experience four seasons in one day, especially during spring. October is the wettest month with an average of 10 days of rainfall. It is recommended not to install a wooden floor on a rainy day. Let’s see what effect has a winter cold night or summer hot day on a timber flooring and what is the condition like in Melbourne.