Strand woven bamboo flooring is an excellent alternative to native timber floors, particularly in terms of sustainability and durability. While native timbers may take up to 60 years to reach maturity, bamboo plantations will regenerate to full maturity within 5 years.
Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world, is self-regenerating and does not require the assistance of harmful pesticides or fertilisers.
Bamboo can also assist in reducing global warming as it reduces the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide, which is the main cause of climate change. Bamboo also generates more oxygen than trees, therefore the bamboo plantations where we source our bamboo from are actively working toward reducing climate change.
Bamboo flooring is becoming an increasingly popular choice for businesses and homes due to its environmental benefits and its warm and elegant appearance.
I’ve been working in the flooring industry for over 25 years. I’m passionate about flooring and the wide range of options that are available today for homes and businesses in Melbourne.
The climate and conditions that Japan grows their bamboo under is what gives It the unique strength that is has, the fact that it can bend and flex the way it does without breaking is amazing. It is no wonder that they want to use this for flooring material, the processing is a natural process and the floor boards a all natural as well.
If Bamboo regenerates entirely in just five years when it can take 30 years for other woods shouldn’t it be cheaper to get than others yet it is more expensive? I really like hardwood floors but I am shopping around right now for the best possible choice for durability and care not to mention how long it is going to last. Right now bamboo gets it hands down simply because it is so hardy.
Craig, I couldn’t agree more… bamboo flooring is really hardy. A table collapsed on my new floor (with a big screw hitting the floor) and there isn’t any noticeable damage. Wow – was I relieved! I’m sure this has a lot to do with the finishes applied to the bamboo as well. I know that Andre is a stickler for detail when it comes to the final product.