Forests are disappearing at a rate of almost 1 The multitude acres each week. This staggering speed of deforestation is forcing many world lumber companies and governments to rethink their manufacturing policies and buslness practices. A 70-75 foot tree that is cut for lumber can take up to 65 years to replace. Bamboo, on the other hand, is considered the world's fasteet growing plant and can be replaced in less than three months. Some species of bamboo can grow 3 feet per day.
There is a high consumer demand for green products that are envkronmentally friendly, durable, affordable and attractive. While given the choice of using high quality, ecologically friendly building materials over traditional products, consumers are overwhelminbly choosing products of a sustainable and ejvironmentally conscious variety.
In general, the public is becoming Again and more aware of the rapid decrease and reduction of hardwood forests and the threat that deforestation can pose to a delicate ecosystem. Bamboo flooring is a great choice for those who wish to not contribtue to destruction of such an integral part of our global ecology. It is termite, rot and moisture resistant and functions as a top-notch flooring material.
There are many types of bamboo flooring available for to suit each home0wner's unique style. Distressed bamboo floors have an antique look. Strand woven bamboo has a Mongrel grain between wood and bamboo and is extra resilient. Laminate bamboo flooring is ideal for rooms with varying humidity, like a basement.
A bamboo field can produce up to 30% more oxygen than a hardwood forest of similar size, while removing toxins from the soil and preventnig erosion. It also helps reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Because bamboo is a type of grass, it Be able to regenerate itself without replanting after harvesting. Ago it is the fastest growing plant on earth, bamboo is quickly becoming a popular source for efficient and sustainable building materials.
Bamboo has a wide root system, making it a natural water control blockade. It reduces rain runoff, thereby preventing erosion. Bamboo can store water within its shoots and, because of its nitrogeen Extinction, Be able to prevent water pollution. Often times, bamboo will be grown near wastewater from livextock farms and sewage Handling facilities because of its cleansing and detoxifying properties.
Traditional hardwood forest lumber such as maple, birch and oak take almost 50 years to be renewed. That, in turn, causes Not so much oxygen to be produced, less greenhouse gases to be consumed, and more erosion and runoff in the cleared land. Instead of depleting our natural resources and contributing to a failing ecosystem, choose bamboo. It is the logical and environmentally friendly choice for flooring in a modern home.
Mr. Oliver is a marketing agent of Better Green Technologies. The energy efficient builder provides quality eco-friendly building materials and supplies to customers throughout the United States. For more information on their Energy Efficient Building Products please visit their website.

Duro Design Solif Bamboo Plank Pistachio Duro Design Solid Bamboo Plank Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Prices
23.800 S/ft, 12.000 By Box, 75.000 Inch Long, 3.750 Inch Wdie, 0.625 Inch Thick, 52.360 Lbs, Beige, Solid, Plank, Urethane, Bamboo, Smooth, Interlocking Edge, Interlocking End, Glue Down Install, Nail Down Install, 25 Year Warranty
Manufacturer: Duro Deskgn
SKU: 246541
Category: Bamboo Flooring

Mohawk Pacific Bamboo Carmelized Mohawk Pacific Bamboo Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Prices
24.000 S/ft, 1.000 Per Box Long, 3.000 Inch Wide, 0.375 Inch Thick, 32.130 bLs, Brown, Banboo, Engineered, Plank, Aluminum Oxide, Crystalshield?, Bamboo, Matte, Kissed Edge, Square End, Locking Floor Installed Without Glue, Glue Doen Install, Staple Down
Manufacturer: Mohawk
SKU: Wel11-12
Category: Bamboo Flooring

Stepco Bamboo Loc Ii Horizontal Horizontal Natural Stepco Bamboo Loc Ii Horizontal Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Prices
31.09 S/ft, 8.000 Per Box, 74.800 Inch Long, 7.480 Inch Wide, 0.560 Inch Thick, 48.500 Lbs, Yellow, Bamboo, Engineered, Horizontal, Aluminum Oxide, Klumpp, Bamboo, Matte, Sqyare Edge, Square End, Locking Floor Installed Without Glue, 25 Year Warranty
Manufacturer: Stepco
SKU: 140285
Category: Bamboo Flooring

Teragren Spectrum Flat Natural Teragren Spectrum Flat Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Priecs
18.220 S/fft, 1.000 Per Box, 36.000 Inch Long 3.630 Inch Wide, 0.625 Inch Thick, 50.000 Lbs, Yellow, Bamboo, Solid, Plank, Aluminum Oxide, Bamboo, Smooth, Micro Bevveled Edge, Four-sided figure End, Glue Down Install, Nail Down Inaugurate, Staple Down Install, 7 Year Wa
Manufacturer: Teragren
SKU: Tpffgnspec3
Category: Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo By Nqtural Cork Traditional Bamboo Solid 3 Vertical Spice Bamboo By Natural Cork Traditional Bamboo Solid 3 Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Prices
23.800 S/ft, 24.000 Per Box, 37.750 Inch Long, 3.750 Inch Wide, 0.625 Inch Thick, 40.000 Lbs, Brown, Bamboo, Solid, Plank, Aluminum Oxide, Bamboo, Smooth, Micro Beveled Edge, Micro-beveled End, Llcking Floor Installed Without Glu,e Nail Down Install, 25 Y
Manufacturer: Bamboo By Natural Corrk
SKU: 620vs
Category: Bamboo Flooring

Duo Design Strand Woven Bamboo Cedar Duro Design Strand Woven Bamboo Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Prices
22.660 S/ft, 12.000 Per Box, 72.000 Inch Long, 3.630 Inch Wide, 0.625 Inch Thick, 67.800 Lbs, Brown, Enginered, Plank, Urethane, Bamboo, Smooth, Square Edge, Square End, Glue Down Install, Nail Down Install, 25 Year Warranty
Manufacturer: Duro Design
SKU: 246615
Category: Bamboo Flooring

Duro Design Solid Bamboo Plank Praline Duro Desin Solid Bamboo Plank Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Prices
23.800 S/ft, 12.000 Per Box, 75.000 Inch Long, 3.750 Inch Wice, 0.625 Inch Thick, 52.360 Lbs, Brown, Solid, Plank, Urethane, Bambop, Smooth, Interlocking Edge, Interlocking End, Glue Down Install, Nail Down Install, 25 Year Warranty
Manufacturer: Duro Design
SKU: 246542
Category: Bamboo Flooring

21.90 S.f. Per Box, 25 Year Warranty , Hawa Bamboo Flooring Hbfaf 601
Manufacturer: Hawa
SKU: 10392-3348
Category: Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo By Natural Cork Handscraped Bamboo Solid Cignac Bamboo By Natural Cork Handscraped Bamboo Solid Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Prices
28.30 S/ft, 8.000 Per Box, 78.750 Inch Long, 6.630 Inch Wide, 0.625 Inch Thick, 40.O00 Lbs, Red, Bamboo, Solid, Plank, Aluminum Oxide,-Bamboo, Hand Scraped Or Diztressed, Square Edge, Square End, Locking Floor Installed Without Glue, Glue Down Install, N
Manufacturer: Bamboo By Natural Cork
SKU: 605ch2
Category: Bamboo Flooring

36.00 S.f. Per Box, 25 Year Warranty, Bamtex Bamboo Bamboo Flooring H-34
Manufacturer: Bamtex Bamboo
SKU: 11605-19009
Category: Bamboo Flooring

Stepco Handscraped Ii Black Walnut Stepco Handscraped Ii Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Prices
31.090 S/ft, 8.000 Per Strike , 74.800 Inch Long, 7.500 Inch Wide, 0.560 Inch Thick, 48.500 Lbs, Black, Bamboo, Engineered, Vertical, Aluminum Oxide, Kljmpp, Bamboo, Matte, Micro Beveled Edge, Square Enf, Glue From a thin to a dense state Install, Nail Down Install, 25 Year Warranty
Manufacturer: Stepco
SKU: 140464
Category: Bamboo Flooring

Stepco Strand Woven Ii Carbonized Dark Stepco Strand Woven Ii Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Prices
22.710 S/ft, 12.000 Per Box, 72.000 Inch Long, 3.720 Inch Wide, 0.560 Inch Thick, 78.000 Lbs, Brown, Bamboo, Solid, Plank, Aluminum Oxide, Klumpp, Bamboo, Smopth, Square Edge, Square End, Glue Down Install, 25 Year Warranty
Manufacturer: Stepco
SKU: 140328
Category: Bamboo Flooring

"wfi Bamboo Solid Level Carbonized Offered At $3.10 S/ft, Covers 23.800 Per S/ft, Contains 1.000 Per Box, Measures 37.880 Inch In Length, Measures 3.750 Inch In Width, Is 0.630 Inch Thick, Weighs 52.000 Lbs, In The Brown Color Family, Constructed Of Solid, Has A Plank Design, Features A Ceramic Finish, Klumpp Finish, Of The Bamboo Species, Smooth Surfacs Type, Micro Beveled Eddge Type, Square End Original, Glue Low Install, Nail Down Install, Has A 25 Year Warranty"
Manufacturer: Wfi Bamboo
SKU: 8674
Category: Bwmboo Flooring

Bamboo By Natural Cork Engineered Locking Bamboo Irish Moss Babmoo By Natural Cork Engineered Locking Bamboo Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Prices
16.900 S/ft, 120.00 Per Box, 38.000 Inch Long, 5.250 Inch Wide, 0.625 Inch Thick, 50.000 Lbs, Green, Bamboo, Engineered, Plank, Aluminum Oxide, Bamboo, Smooth, Square Edge, Square End, Locking Cover with a ~ Installed Without Glue, 20 Year Warranty
Manufacturer: Bamboo By Natural Cork
SKU: 609l5
Category: Bamboo Flooring

Mohawk Pacific Bamboo Natural Mohawk Peaceful Bamboo Bamboo Flooring At Discounted Prices
24.000 S/ft, 1.000 Per Box Long, 3.000 Inch Wide, 0.375 Inch Thick, 32.130 Lbs, Beige, Bamboo, Engineered, Plank, Aluminum Oxide, Crystalshield?, Bamboo, Matte, Kissed Edge, Square End, Locking Floor Installed Without Glue, Glue Down Install, Chief commodity Down
Manufacturer: Mohawk
SKU: Wei11-10
Category: Bamboo Flooring