Aug 30 2010
The Benefits of Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring
Flooring must be tough and durable. Homeowners use many different wood, stone and tile materials to create floors that will stand up to traffic, furniture and time. One very hard, durable and beautiful material to create unique flooring is strand woven bamboo flooring. This flooring is actually even tougher than flooring celebrated for its durability such as hickory, cherry and oak wood flooring. Bamboo has the strength for many uses such as furniture, and becomes even harder and more durable when put through a special manufacturing process that creates strand woven bamboo. The process doubles the hardness and strength of the bamboo.
There are many species of bamboo. The specie that produces the right material to make planks for strand woven bamboo floors is called Moso. The process involves cutting the bamboo plant into strips. Next the plant is boiled, which removes any sugary plant substance that could attract termites, making the bamboo planks virtually termite-proof. The boiled-bamboo strands are allowed to dry and then put under high pressure. The pressure, combined with a special adhesive, flattens the strands and molds them together into planks.
The end product is a very dense plank that is perfect for use as flooring that must endure heavy traffic and the challenges of furniture, pets and children. The appearance is unique, creating a natura, lovely and unusual wood effect that comes in a fine variety of wood hues to coordinate with any decor. Bamboo flooring is a much more environmentally-responsible wood choice. Bamboo grows rapidly, unlike trees. Bamboo cultivation is common world-wide for its many uses and does not require any deforestation in order to create a wide variety of products from flooring to furniture.
Installation of strand-woven bamboo flooring is similar to other kinds of wood flooring. Installers can either apply it directly on an asphalt floor using glue, staples or nails. Another type of installation is “floating” which makes it feasible to install the bamboo planks anywhere regardless of the floor’s foundation or the floor’s structure. Strand woven bamboo floors are an excellent choice when remodeling a home because of the ease of installation as well as the beauty and durability that will provide years of service.
A strand woven bamboo is a excellent choice when remodeling a home because of the ease of installation as well as the beauty and durability. bamboo floors will also provide you years of service.