Learning About Bamboo Flooring Pros And Cons – Why Are Bamboo Floors Eco-Friendly?
Do you love home DIY? Do you also want to do your bit for the environment? When looking at Bamboo flooring pros and cons, you will soon discover that installing this type of floor allows you to go the eco-friendly route, while beautifying your home!
(Don’t miss this article listing 12 Top Bamboo Flooring Pros And Cons‘!)
Bamboo is a grass that ranges from being a ground cover to growing into monstrous plants of more than 70 feet. Although China has always been the main producer, plantations are now fairly commonly found in the USA, for example in the Oregon and Washington areas. However, local rainfall patterns will never match those of Asia, and the main areas of supply are therefore unlikely to change.
Bamboo Flooring Pros And Cons – The Environment And Hardwood Versus Bamboo
1. Installing Bamboo Flooring Makes Use Of A Renewable Resource
This extremely durable eco-friendly product is harder than many of the real woods, and comes at a fraction of the price of hardwood. It is easy to maintain and asks for minimal cleaning. The affordability is largely due to the rapid regrowth rates of the grass. It can be harvested repeatedly. Even though it usually needs to mature before being harvested, it still has a much faster growth cycle than a tree. The plant matures within 5 to 7 years, whereas it takes 50 years and longer to replace a tree.
2. Bamboo, Oxygen And The Environment
The other vital environmentally friendly role this grass species plays, is in its release of high oxygen levels and the way in which the grass devours harmful carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. If you need re greening, this is the way to go.
3. Bamboo Flooring Pros And Cons – Possible Negatives
There are of course also questions about this resource. One of the main concerns is the use of vast amounts of chemicals in plantations. There are also worries that eventually commercial varieties may displace the natural sources on which animals such as Pandas rely for food. Another major factor is that forests are cleared to make room for this option, which is deemed to be more viable economically. This is an unacceptable practice and defeats the whole purpose of finding a sustainable wood substitute. There are also concerns about the working conditions and wages of the employees in this industry.
What Should You As A Consumer Do When Installing Bamboo Flooring?
It is vital that every consumer who installs such a floor, checks that it has Forest Stewardship Council certification. This reassuring stamp means that the grass comes from a forest that is sustainably managed and cultivates a biologically diverse range of plants. Buyers should also opt for flooring manufactured with formaldehyde free glues and with the lowest possible volatile organic compounds or VOC emissions The best manufacturers use the moso variety that is at least six years old. This gives the most robust floor. Always ask for a line with an environmentally friendly, non-toxic finish.
Flooring is by far not the only use for this renewable resource. A vast range of household items are available to complement a bamboo floor, including clothing, towels and bedding. The material is gentle enough to be used for baby socks, yet sturdy enough to be utilized in bicycles! Don’t miss this article listing 12 Top Bamboo Flooring Pros And Cons‘!
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