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By John Hill


The industrialization that is currently happening in the world continues to pose a threat to various ecosystems in various places. That is why there has been a wide spread campaign favoring the adoption of eco-friendly ways of life to minimize the effect industrialization exerts on the environment. To that end, several alternative ways of doing things such as making floorings have been invented. Bamboo floors offer a good solution to the problem of pollution of the environment in many areas.

The bamboo plant is used to make bamboo floorings. Asian nations, especially China are the main sources of these products on the global market. Even so, the United States also contributes significantly to the global production and consumption of the products. Therefore, when in search of high-quality bamboo flooring Salt Lake City offers one of the most recommendable location to visit.

The production of the floorings is done from the various specimens of the bamboo plant. However, not all the specimens are preferred alike and not all of them have similar qualities. As such, the moso species is in wider use in comparison to other species. It is the qualities moso species possesses that makes it more preferable. It behaves as desired production as well as when in use as a finished product.

In terms of physical attributes, bamboo floorings closely resemble hardwood floorings, something that makes them to be liked by many. Producers base on these qualities to market their products. The floorings are known for their strength, resistance to moisture as well as insects, durability, and eco-friendliness.

Traditional bamboo floorings have hardness that ranges between 1180 and 1380. Newer techniques such as strand weaving have made it possible for the manufacture of products with even higher strength, exceeding 5000. The hardness is measured based on the Janka hardness test. Hardwoods such as hickory, rock maple, white oak, Brazilian Cherry, Jatoba, and red oak have comparably lower strength ratings.

These products come in a wide range of variety. Economic viability and local preferences are the two main factors that determine the type consumed in a place. Typically, there are two kinds of orientation in these products, that is horizontal-grain and vertical-grain. In vertical orientation, planks are positioned in vertical position on narrowest edges and then they are press-laminated side by side. Arrangement of slats is done on the widest side in horizontal-grain orientation, with joining being done using high-pressure laminate system.

These products are preferable to several people because they are associated with several advantages. To start with, it is easier to clean the floorings. They do not catch stains or dirt easily like other types of floors. People with various allergies also find them suitable because the floors never harbor dust or dusts. Compared to hardwood floorings, these floorings cost much lesser.

It can be quite a challenge to successfully and effectively install these floorings. As such, it is often recommendable to hire a professional contractor to do it. For residents of Salt Lake City and its environs, there are many such companies and individual experts who can offer such services affordably.




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  1. Nice article to know about bamboo flooring. I haven't much information on this. Bamboo is less expensive than engineered and hardwood and also the installation process is less expensive. I have consulted with an expert for hardwood flooring in Utah. It is a very good flooring process and but the installation is more expensive than bamboo flooring. Now I will install bamboo flooring for the kitchen.

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