Bamboo floors are manufactured from the bamboo plant. Bamboos are a group of woody perennial evergreen plants in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae. It is by far the largest and tallest members of the grass family, growing up to 4 feet per day. The species of bamboo used for flooring is commonly known as "Moso."
Bamboo flooring provides the natural beauty of wood in your home. It's also the perfect choice for contemporary and / or Asian themes. It keeps up with other timber floors in terms of hardness and durability; the laminated construction makes it highly stable, significantly reducing issues with contraction and expansion and warping. There's a lower probability of cupping or bulging of the floor product. It performs better in high humidity environments and even areas with larger temperature variations. It's one of the hardest wearing floor materials today.
In Southeast Asia, they simply use thinner bamboo stems and cut them as flat as possible. The bamboo is then cut into similar lengths, stained or varnished, or simply left to its natural color. They are nailed down to wooden beams or bigger pieces of bamboo stems. This flooring results in more space between each bamboo stem, and the flatness and tightness of the floor is not emphasized. This type of floor results in better air circulation, especially during the warm summer months.
In North America, manufactured bamboo flooring is highly processed. The bamboo is split and flattened before being laminated together with glue under high pressure, then is made available for sale in planks. Modern companies are attempting to popularize bamboo flooring in their offices, as it's both convenient and comfortable plus it also provides a kind of unique artwork. Keep in mind it is important to have the flooring treated with wood preservatives and to keep it dry so as to avoid wood-boring insects.
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