{"id":2595,"date":"2015-03-24T08:32:21","date_gmt":"2015-03-24T13:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/?p=2595"},"modified":"2015-05-07T08:04:56","modified_gmt":"2015-05-07T13:04:56","slug":"epic-from-shaw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/epic-from-shaw\/","title":{"rendered":"EPIC from Shaw"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?--><p><a href=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/sws-epic-american-restoration-00249-promo-medium.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2597 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/sws-epic-american-restoration-00249-promo-medium.jpg\" alt=\"sws-epic-american-restoration-00249-promo-medium\" width=\"209\" height=\"153\"><\/a><\/p><p>EPIC is an engineered hardwood from Shaw that is a true breakthrough in hardwood manufacturing. This engineered hardwood is stylish and it has many great advantages. EPIC flooring is Eco-friendly, durable, and dimensionally stable. Also, this engineered hardwood uses 50% less newly harvested wood than conventional engineered flooring. In addition, Shaw\u2019s EPIC engineered hardwood has a ScufResist Platinum finish.<br>\nEpic\u2019s name stands for:<br>\nE \u2013 Environmentally Preferred<br>\nP \u2013 Peak Performance<br>\nI \u2013 Installation Advantages<br>\nC \u2013 Complete Product Offering<\/p><p><b>Environmentally Preferred<br>\n<\/b><\/p><ul>\n<li>Shaw\u2019s EPIC hardwood uses 50% less newly harvested wood than conventional engineered flooring and it is made with EnviroCore. EnviroCore is a high-density core board, which is made from recycled post-industrial wood fiber.<\/li>\n<li>This engineered hardwood is made in the United States with wood harvested from well-managed domestic forests.<\/li>\n<li>Cradle to Cradle \u2013 Silver Certified<\/li>\n<li>Certified as an Environmentally Preferred Product<\/li>\n<li>Qualifies for LEED credits<\/li>\n<li>GREENGUARD certified, and it meets the GREENGUARD indoor air quality requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><b>Peak Performance<br>\n<\/b><\/p><ul>\n<li>EnviroCore\u2019s recycled wood fibers are tightly compressed, which makes the EPIC products harder, denser, and they perform well.<\/li>\n<li>The Janka Hardness test proved that this flooring is harder than solid and engineered flooring products that feature softer core boards.<\/li>\n<li>The ScufResist Platinum finish helps the product resist wear and scuffing very well.<\/li>\n<li>The product\u2019s density helps it stay more stable as the seasons change.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><b>Installation Advantages<br>\n<\/b><\/p><ul>\n<li>This product can be installed on any level of a home, including the basement<\/li>\n<li>This product can be installed with any installation method<\/li>\n<li>The longer average board lengths give a premium visual and faster installation<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><b>Complete Product Offering<br>\n<\/b><\/p><ul>\n<li>Epic collections have great style, design, and gorgeous colors.<\/li>\n<li>This product is offered in a wide range of finishes, from traditional to rustic, and from smooth to distressed and hand-scraped.<\/li>\n<li>Epic is available in a variety of species and looks<\/li>\n<li>Widths available: 3 1\/4\u2033, 5\u2033, and 6 3\/8\u2033<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>We have two EPIC engineered hardwoods available on our website: Colonial Oak 3.25\u2033 and Colonial Oak 5\u2033<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/colonial-oak-325-pid-47465-120.html\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to see Colonial Oak 3.25\u2033.<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/colonial-oak-5-pid-47470-120.html\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to see Colonial Oak 5\u2033.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/shaw-hardwood-mid-33.html\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to see more Shaw hardwood products.<br>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/blog-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2596 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/blog-12.jpg\" alt=\"blog 1\" width=\"550\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/blog-12.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/blog-12-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"><\/a><\/p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EPIC is an engineered hardwood from Shaw that is a true breakthrough in hardwood manufacturing. 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