Bamboo: The "Green" Flooring Option

Bamboo's popularity stems from its inherent durability, which is comparable to if not exceeding that of many hardwoods. This is not to mention the beautiful grain that bamboo exhibits. These days, it is gaining yet more popularity because of its environmentally-friendly qualities too.

What is Bamboo?
A member of the grass family, bamboo is a plant that thrives in many different types of climates, be it humid tropical climates or temperate regions. It is known for its strength, graceful beauty, and its ability to grow quickly. It is particularly popular in Asia where it has been used in a wide variety of applications.

The Green Flooring Choice
Bamboo is considered a �green� building material because it can be easily produced and does not put a strain on the environment even if large amounts are harvested. This is because bamboo regenerates quickly; it only takes about six years for a bamboo plant to be ready for harvest � a renewable source for a dependable building material.

In these environmentally conscious times, renewable flooring sources are preferred over many others. With bamboo flooring, you can count on the performance of a naturally durable and beautiful product, which means greater cost efficiency for your home project. Green flooring doesn�t mean losing all of the other benefits which you�ve come to expect in quality floors.

Stable and Dependable
Most homeowners and retailers come to find that bamboo floors are just as durable as hardwood, and in some cases even more so. In fact, bamboo has a greater compressive strength than concrete and about the same strength-to-weight ratio as steel when subject to tension. This is definitely something you want in your home.