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I'm the OP.
Most of the replies confirm my opinion that the
installers didn't do good work. And you've correctly
surmised that the boards were glued down.

Under the circumstances, I think saying they did not do good work is way
harsh. The fact is, not all the boards are going to be arrow straight; some
of them are going to have crook. In order to get mating edges, crooked
boards need to be bent and afixed in that position. I've never glued a
floor but I can't see how doing so could keep a board bent to straight from
returning to its former crook.
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Other than a
discount, I don't think there is anything to be done at
this point but live with it.

If they did nothing wrong, you are not entitled to a discount.
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This little project has taught me that if I want the job
done right, I need to learn about these details in
advance and closely supervise the installers.

*THAT* I agree with Not so sure about the supervising though...ask
questions/express concerns, yes; nit pick/look over their shoulders,
no...you want them to like you, not consider you a PITA.
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This isn't what I had in mind when I pay someone who is supposed to
be an expert to do work for me.

I agree with that too. I would expect them to advise me of any potential
problems. In this case, asking, "Will there be any gaps between the
boards?" would have been a good question to ask before commiting to the
work. Depending on the answer, then you might be entitled to a new floor;
especially if the answer had been written into the contract.

Your problems reinforce my belief that the only wood floor I would ever want
is 3/4 solid wood, sanded and finished on site.

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dadiOH
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