Here are a few more benefits to engineered hardwood flooring:

• They work well in heavy traffic areas that are exposed to some moisture or humidity like basements, kitchens, powder rooms and utility rooms.
• Installation tends to be less expensive than solid wood.
• They’re available in a wide variety of widths.
• Plywood sub-flooring isn't necessary.

It's important you understand the drawbacks as well:

• The planks themselves can be more expensive than solid hardwood floors.
• Because the top surface is thinner, they can't be refinished more than once or twice.