Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: Anyone actually have bamboo? 7Jun 25, 2008 9:53 pm Hang on Steve,
I thought it was considered quite environmentally friendly as bamboo is only 3 years to renew after harvest. I understand that there is energy use involved in making the floorboard but there would be for any option. Tiles, vinyl. I've got to have something, what is most environmentally friendly for hallway, kitchen, living, dining? My head is going to explode!!!! Jo I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Anyone actually have bamboo? 8Jun 25, 2008 10:14 pm Yes it does grow very fast, but it needs to be prunded to a pulp, washed, then re-glueed together and with some brands there is some question about it's source - ie was slave labour used to harvest it, did it get planted in the place of some other forest etc.
It's a renewable option, - you just need to ensure the source is a good one. This article suggest a couple of other products. http://www.greenhomeguide.com/index.php/knowhow/entry/802/C220 Steve Re: Anyone actually have bamboo? 9Jun 25, 2008 10:27 pm I've read that bambo is a very sustainable material as it is very quick to grow and once harvest, they dont have to plant again as it starts sprouting out from where it was cut!?
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