Style really does count when it comes to updating the interior of the home. If you’re in the process of buying new building material for the flooring, consider choosing bamboo. An earth friendly material that is fast-growing and available in large quantities, bamboo is fast replacing hardwood as the wood of choice for all kinds of building projects. Much more versatile than hardwood, bamboo is affordable and when you take the following comparisons between natural untreated bamboo and traditional hardwood into account, you will be able to better understand what makes these woods stand apart.
The Environmental Benefits
If you like to put your green foot forward when making home improvements, you will probably be keen to learn about the environmental benefits. Bamboo is acknowledged as one of the most important agricultural wooded plants in the world and world forest ecosystems rely heavily on this wood. Not only does it grow quickly (sometimes up to four feet per day) but also, it can thrive in most climates. Bamboo releases a whole lot of oxygen into the air too, which enhances air quality and contributes to protecting our planet.
The Rise in Industries and Products
Widely used in rural industries, bamboo could soon be one of the world’s most important plants. The plant isn’t just used for making places look pretty but also, it can be used to make clothing and building materials. This means that there is been a significant rise in industries and products over the last few years, allowing economies to grow and broadening job opportunities. It is also making advances in the paper industry, proving just how versatile bamboo is.
The Available Species of Bamboo
Before you get in touch with flooring specialists for the installation of bamboo flooring, it’s worth learning about the many species of bamboo available. Since evolving 30-40 million years ago, bamboo has been used around the globe and has expanded to over 1,000 species. Species can often be identified by their colours and grains, with some of the more common species of bamboo flooring being clumpers and runners. Selecting a useful bamboo species depends on how much money you are willing to spend and the formaldehyde emissions standards, which you can discuss in-depth with the fitter.
A wide range of eco friendly building materials and flooring products can be acquired through the Flooring Market. To find out more about this company’s services, call 02 9682 1928.
