SPC rigid core · Cracked planks
Why are my SPC floor planks cracking?
SPC planks crack when they are stressed over a dip or hump, or when heavy point loads sit on an unsupported area. Impact damage can also crack the core.
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What usually causes it
- Unsupported areas over subfloor dips
- Heavy point loads
- Impact
What you can check yourself
- Note what sits on or near the cracked planks
What an independent inspection checks
- Subfloor flatness under the cracks
- Load and use conditions
Who is responsible?
Depends on whether the cause is subfloor, use or product.
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