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Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo is a wonderful alternative to wood
flooring because it is one of the strongest building materials.
Bamboo is a renewable resource making it widely available.
Technically Bamboo is a "grass" and is one of the fastest
growing species worldwide. For this reason, prices will
remain stable and are generally less than traditional hardwood
floors.
Bamboo has a very distinctive pattern that
distinguishes it from wood. The color of bamboo depends
upon the amount of time that it goes through processing.
The appearance of bamboo is enhanced by various plank constructions.
Options include vertical or horizontal solid construction,
engineered construction, and woven stranded construction.
Very little maintenance is required for
bamboo flooring. It is suggested to use door mats on this
type of flooring to collect dirt and moisture, but everyday
cleaning can be done simply with a vacuum or dust mop. Bamboo
is resistant to moisture and does not promote dust or harbor
dust mites.
Bamboo is considered a laminate product.
For this reason, it is less likely to warp or gap. Also,
because it is grown in tropical regions it naturally resistant
to moisture making bamboo a suitable product for bathroom
and kitchen floors as well.
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