February 13, 2006—Hardwood flooring shipments reached 527,241,000 square feet in 2005, the highest level since before 1966, according to the Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association (NOFMA).
The 2005 shipments level reflects a steady upward trend in flooring shipments that has been ongoing since 1991. Shipments for the month of December 2005 were approximately 41,384,000, slightly less than the same month’s shipments from a year earlier. NOFMA attributes the strong annual numbers to the enduring popularity of wood floors and the continued strength of new home construction and residential remodeling.
NOFMA also believes the trend toward environmentally friendlier building practices has helped fuel demand for wood. More and more consumers, builders, and architects are using hardwood flooring because of its environmental attributes.
For more information, visit the NOFMA Web site.
