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In addition to deciding on the color, style, and type of bamboo, there are several other considerations to keep in mind before making a purchase. What is the level of off-gassing? The level of off-gassing attributes to the emission of potentially dangerous chemicals (for example, formaldehyde used in the adhesive). The . . . Read more
Why Choose Bamboo Flooring? Our BuildDirect Co-Founder Rob Banks talks about bamboo flooring and the reasons you might choose it over other types of wood flooring. What Makes Bamboo Flooring Green? Our BuildDirect Co-Founder Rob Banks presents reasons why bamboo flooring is a green building material. . . . Read more
Is “carbonized” bamboo flooring stained? So carbonized bamboo is softer than natural bamboo? What is the difference between “horizontal” and “vertical” bamboo flooring? Can a bamboo floor be floated? How does bamboo flooring hold up to high humidity? Is strand-woven bamboo the same product as traditional bamboo flooring? Can . . . Read more
A “A” Grade Bamboo This is bamboo has been allowed to fully mature before being harvested. This process takes from five to seven years and allows the harvested bamboo to obtain persistent coloring, and helps build a stronger resistance to mold and fungi growth. This kind of bamboo flooring has a . . . Read more