Hey, Deets! That is a great idea, one that we had not even thought of in all the time we have contemplated this project! I called the home manufactuer and talk with one of there people who has the same home and he said he had done this thing. He filled the gap with foam, he said rolled foam, but he thought padding from under old carpet would work, and then used a very thin strip of aluminum flashing, and it has worked great! His sheet vinyl has been down two years and so far so good! Thanks for the great tip! Nancy

DH and I are going to have hardwood floors laid down in kitchen, living room, entry and dining room. We're going to go the maple route because we're looking for a low-grain wood that holds up well and can be left natural. Will go pre-finished route. When selecting the actual hardwood brand to go with, does it matter? What DOES matter when selecting a manufacturer?? The place we're likely getting our floors has three brands; Mercier, Mullican and Barefoot Flooring, inc. I've heard of the first two, but not heard of the last. All three offer the wood species, board width, and pre-finished options we're looking for. What do I consider when evaluating these three flooring manufacturers?

It looks like hickory. Without a close-up image, it's hard to tell if it's site finished or finished by the manufacturer. Google hickory floors. You'll find many similar images.

I’m sorry, I don’t know the answer (we’re shopping too) but bumping it in case someone with experience with Triangulo can weigh in.