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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - The Bamboo Floor</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The choice of a bamboo floor is quickly gaining popularity for both commercial 
														and household use, especially in North America. Stronger and denser than many 
														hardwood floors, a bamboo floor is highly resistant to moisture. It has been 
														discovered as a brilliant alternative to traditional hardwood flooring. A 
														bamboo floor is also very easy and cost effective to install and maintain. ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Bamboo Flooring Dos and Don'ts</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Beautiful, long-lasting, and environmentally-friendly bamboo flooring can enliven any interior with 
							unique attractiveness as well as practicality. Bamboo flooring is unique in 
							appearance, and is easy to clean. As such, you will gain both the time it would 
							take to maintain many other types of flooring, as well as the many compliments 
							you'll receive from visitors! Here are some of the details to consider when 
							thinking about bamboo flooring.
						 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - What Are the Different Cuts of Bamboo and How Are They Processed?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Bamboo wood floors are available in two different cuts, vertical and 
							horizontal.The terms "vertical" and "horizontal" refer to the manner in which 
							bamboo strips are laminated together to make <b>bamboo wood floors</b>.
						 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - A Bamboo Floor Installation</title>
<description><![CDATA[ A bamboo floor installation is not much different from standard hardwood floor 
							installation, with a few possible variations. Some of the most important steps 
							in the installation take place before putting in the bamboo floor. Here are a 
							few guidelines:
						 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - How is Bamboo Floor Installed (Detailed Version)</title>
<description><![CDATA[ <b>Bamboo wood floor installation</b> is not much different from standard 
							hardwood floor installation. For homeowners, the primary motivation for doing <b>bamboo 
								wood floor installation</b> is to save money. It can be installed in half 
							the cost by doing it yourself.Installing a bamboo floor can be an easy weekend 
							project.
						 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Where Should Bamboo Wood Flooring Be/Not Be Installed?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Bamboo wood is a versatile and tough flooring product. It is decorative, useful 
												and globally popular. Bamboo wood flooring is not only meant for laying 
												aesthetically beautiful floors but also has multiple uses in construction, from 
												building exterior rafters and walls, to doors and roofing tiles.
											 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - What Are the Different Colors of Bamboo And How Are They Processed?</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Bamboo flooring is a popular alternative to the traditional wood floor. Bamboo 
							floors are usually offered in two main colors. The first is the light-honey 
							blonde shade (known as "natural"), which reflects bamboo's original color, 
							along with its beautiful grain, growth patterns and joints.
						 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Keeping Bamboo Floors Clean</title>
<description><![CDATA[ All that is required to maintain <b>bamboo floors </b>is frequent sweeping, and 
							keeping moisture levels to a minimum. Techniques for cleaning <b>bamboo floors</b>
							are almost the same as for other types of hardwood flooring. Bamboo also needs 
							fewer chemicals to clean or repair it, which is a plus for environmentally 
							friendly consumers.
						 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Environmental Benefits of Bamboo Flooring</title>
<description><![CDATA[ In an age of growing environmental concerns, bamboo flooring is the most 
							preferred choice for consumers looking for "green" building materials. Bamboo 
							flooring is the one of the most environmentally friendly flooring options you 
							can select for your home. As consumers are becoming more environmentally aware, 
							builders and developers are responding to these issues. They are turning to the 
							manufacturing of bamboo flooring.
						 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Colors of Bamboo Floors</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Along with choices in style you may wish to consider in bamboo flooring, there 
							is also the question of color. Bamboo flooring is available in two color 
							categories - natural and carbonized. The color is determined at the boiling 
							process. Natural bamboo appears in a creamy blonde color that is known to add a 
							touch of brightness to an interior. Carbonized bamboo is characterized by its 
							smoky, caramel hue which is the result of a longer boiling process which causes 
							the remaining starches in the bamboo to caramelize. It should be noted that by 
							the end of the respective boiling processes, the natural remains to be the 
							slightly harder bamboo flooring. The carbonization process which defines 
							carbonized bamboo reduces the bamboo's hardness by about 30%. It must also be 
							noted that even though this is true, both colors of bamboo flooring can still 
							be classified as being as hard as some hardwood species.
						 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Bamboo Floors From Harvest to Flooring</title>
<description><![CDATA[ A common error some make about bamboo is that it is a type of hardwood. Not to 
							be confused with common associations of many species of grass, bamboo is 
							actually a type of grass which matures into a material that can rival the 
							hardness of maple! Being well adapted to the environment in which bamboo 
							commonly grows, each bamboo plant thrives in areas of fair to poor soil 
							quality, and still remains to be one of the fastest growing plants in the 
							world. Controlled harvesting of the bamboo plant has very little impact on each 
							individual stalk, which will continue to grow long after harvesting. This is 
							what makes bamboo such a renewable source of flooring material, and why it is 
							often associated with environmentally minded choices for flooring. The fact 
							that it is such a uniquely attractive flooring option makes bamboo flooring an 
							extremely beneficial choice for your own interior environment!
						 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Questions to Ask When Buying a Bamboo Floor</title>
<description><![CDATA[ <b>What type species of bamboo is used? </b>
						 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Why Bamboo Floors Are Becoming a Preferred Choice</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Bamboo floors have recently become increasingly famous as a flooring option. And even though bamboo flooring is not made of wood, bamboo has tremendous potential as a flooring resource. It is durable, tough and environmentally friendly, and thus has become an alternative to other types of wood floors. Here are the answers to the six most important questions about why bamboo floors are becoming the choice of homeowners.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Five Reasons to Choose Bamboo Flooring</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Once you decide to decorate your home with a real wood floor instead of tiles, 
							linoleum, laminate or carpet, the next important step is choosing the right 
							wood flooring. This is no small decision and must involve a lot of material 
							evaluation.
						 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - A Quick Guide to Bamboo Floor Installation Preparation</title>
<description><![CDATA[ <b>
															Tips on Getting the Best Results Out of  Bamboo Hardwood Flooring</b>... ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Bamboo Wood Flooring is a Durable and Beautiful Flooring Option</title>
<description><![CDATA[ <b>What to Know About Bamboo Wood Floors</b>... ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - The Business of Cleaning Bamboo Floors</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Keep Your Bamboo Wood Flooring Looking Great... ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Advances in Flooring:  Engineered Bamboo Flooring</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Engineered bamboo flooring is topped with a layer of real bamboo, which is
													 bound to a backing layer.  Usually it is an 8-ply base, but the higher 
													 the ply count of an engineered bamboo floor, the more stable it is in terms 
													 of expansion and contraction due to moisture.  
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Engineered Bamboo Wood Flooring Advantages</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Bamboo floors that deliver on versatility as well as look
Engineered bamboo wood flooring is a type of flooring that is made up of a bamboo top layer laminated to multiple layers of fiberboard.  All layers are then bound to a backing layer.  This type of flooring is suitable for property owners looking for versatility and functionality when it comes to flooring without sacrificing beauty.  
 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - The Look and Strength of Hardwood for Less:  Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring</title>
<description><![CDATA[ <b>
Hardwood Gets Some Competition From Bamboo Flooring</b>... ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Bamboo Flooring Installation -  Preparation</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Installing bamboo flooring need not be the headache that it is thought out to be. Following these straightforward installation instructions will assure you of a fuss-free bamboo floor installation which will maximize the enjoyment of your bamboo flooring.
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Bamboo Flooring - The Beauty of Bamboo</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Bamboo stands out as a practical flooring option due to its durability and reliability.  Not only that,  the beauty of bamboo radiates all throughout the room to give an interior the warmth that consumers want.  The colors and styles of bamboo flooring make it an attractive and versatile flooring option for everyone.
 ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Taking Care of Your Bamboo Floor</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Bamboo is an easy-to-maintain material that only needs regular sweeping and keeping moisture levels down to a minimum.  
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Bamboo Flooring - Why Bamboo is a Great Choice</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Many kinds of flooring options have sprung up over the years, some being the product of fairly new technology.  Classic flooring options like hardwood are giving way to products like bamboo flooring, which is gaining popularity because of its inherent strength and durability, and as viable alternative to traditional hardwood flooring.
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Methods of Installing Bamboo Floors</title>
<description><![CDATA[ There are three methods of installing a bamboo floor. Proceed according to instructions, depending on the method you choose.
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Tools For Bamboo Flooring Installation</title>
<description><![CDATA[ When preparing for a bamboo flooring installation, or any type of flooring installation for that matter, make sure to have your tools on hand to help facilitate installation. The basic materials that you should have when conducting a bamboo flooring installation are:  ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Unfinished Bamboo Flooring is the Natural Choice for Floors</title>
<description><![CDATA[ <b>Why Natural Bamboo Hardwood is Becoming a Prime Flooring Option</b>... ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Bamboo:The "Green" Flooring Option</title>
<description><![CDATA[ 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.
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - From the Forest to Your Floor: How Bamboo Flooring Is Harvested and Manufactured</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Bamboo is flooring choice of the environmentally conscious for its sustainability.  It's also a very beautiful material that exhibits a unique grain pattern.  The bamboo flooring we see in the stores have come a long way from the delicate-looking yet absolutely sturdy plants that were harvested in forests or plantations.  The bamboo undergoes many steps in order to be the highly prized bamboo flooring installed in homes.
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - The Care and Maintenance of Bamboo Floors</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Bamboo flooring, or any kind of flooring for that matter, lasts as long as the kind of care and maintenance it receives.  Bamboo, though a very durable and low-maintenance flooring option, still needs some care (though this is not time-consuming) in order to keep it in top shape.  
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Bamboo Flooring Colors</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The popularity of bamboo can be traced to the warmth it brings to a room, courtesy of the warm colors which bamboo floors are available in.  There are two common colors: Natural and Carbonized. ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - A Container Does It:  Sharing Bamboo With The World</title>
<description><![CDATA[ Shipping containers play a very integral role in letting people all over the world experience the joy of having bamboo flooring. Delivery of materials by the container across ports worldwide meet the rising demand for sustainable flooring all over the world.  Bamboo flooring is usually shipped using 20-ft containers, which can hold your flooring orders and much more.   ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Bamboo, An Environmentally-Conscious Flooring Material</title>
<description><![CDATA[ The delicate yet majestic bamboo plant has become a popular flooring option in these increasingly environmentally-conscious times.  
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Bamboo Flooring Is A Sustainable and Family-Friendly Material</title>
<description><![CDATA[ <b>
An Innovative Flooring Material That Also Fits Your Budget</b>... ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<item><title>BuildDirect - Bamboo Flooring Articles - Know Your Floors:  Some Facts You Should Know About Bamboo Flooring</title>
<description><![CDATA[ <b>The Lowdown on "Green" Bamboo Floors</b>... ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ecologically-friendly options are now available for homeowners who would like to 
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										is counted among one of the most environmentally friendly flooring materials 
										available on the market today. This gives homeowners the option of having the 
										beautiful floors they want while still doing their share of helping the 
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<description><![CDATA[ Embarking on a bamboo flooring installation project?  Read on to get some tips and tricks to ensure the success of your bamboo flooring installation.
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<description><![CDATA[ In various cultures around the world, bamboo has been used for thousands of years as scaffolding, flooring, structural foundations, among others.  It has proven itself to be a dependably building material that also has the added plus of being easy to harvest and abundant.  In the Western world, bamboo has been touted to be a fine material for floors, being at the forefront of green building materials and the green building revolution.  Bamboo flooring is the most well-known of the environmentally friendly flooring products and has been featured in many publications touting its qualities.
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<description><![CDATA[ What makes a building earn a place among the green flooring materials out there?  What qualities must it have in order to be considered friendly to the environment?  These are the questions that we will answer below.
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<description><![CDATA[ <b>Find Bamboo Floors that Give You Comfort, Style, and Strength </b>... ]]></description>
<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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<pubDate>May 8, 2012</pubDate>
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