Hickory, 3/4 in. thick, 4in. wide, prefinished, 1100 sq. ft. Good stuff? Any recommendations? It is going in a new construction it is going over 3/4 in. plywood. Comments appreciated.

Installed hickory many times. Love it. Just remember all wood will scratch and dent to a certain degree. Don't blame the wood.

Hickory is a mover! Be sure to acclimate well and maintain temp and humidity within normal conditionns (65 to 75 degress and 45 to 55 % relative humidity)

How long should I let it sit in the house to acclimate? As I mentioned it is a new construction. Central air is not in yet. Should I wait for this? House temperature is about 90+ on most days. I live in Grand Rapids Michigan. Hot summers (humid as well) cold winters:-( Would maple be a better choice? That is what we had in our last house and got minimal movement.

Your air conditioner should run for at least a week at the temperature you are going to leave it at permanently. Check the subfloor for moisture and the wood. Also check the relative humidity. When the reaches equilibrium with the subfloor and the rh then install the floor.

Hickory has a slightly higher coefficient for dimensional change than that of red oak(about 10percent higher. The fact that you are installing 4 inch planks makes acclimation and monitoring even more important

Invest in a wood moisture meter. The pin/probe type. A hygrometer is going to be needed also. Then you can acclimate properly.