Did you know that we lose a million acres of forest every single week? Most people don't, and when they find out, it's an upsetting realization. That's what's causing so many of us to rethink the paper and wood we buy for home use on a regular basis.

A tree harvested at sixty feet long may take a half century or more to be replaced by a new one, and wood is being harvested far more quickly than that. Bamboo, by comparison, takes only about sixty days to replace a stalk of the same length, making it one of the world's fastest growing plants. Bamboo is a great choice in many of the same uses we currently require wood for.

Under the right conditions, bamboo can even replace steel - it's been used successfully in concrete, instead of steel rebar. Bamboo is also a great choice for beautiful flooring that looks and acts a lot like hardwood. It's a great choice to help save trees.

Bamboo flooring is just as easy to clean as wood and feels a lot like it. It's also unlikely to harbor allergens that might bother sensitive people, warm and natural in look and feel, and simple to install in most cases. Bamboo also has a lot of benefits you won't get with wood, like its special look and sustainability.

Most bamboo flooring is what's called compressed bamboo, though veneered laminate flooring is also on the market. The majority comes pre-finished and is ready to install right out of the package, with many versatile installation options. Make sure you know what you're buying and what you'll need for installation before you dive in.

Make certain you pay careful attention to the kind of bamboo being used by your supplier and the conditions under which it's being grown. If you grow bamboo the right way, you don't need much, if anything, in the way of fertilizer and pesticides. That doesn't mean every grower uses responsible, ecologically friendly methods, however.

Remember to look into the manufacturing processes that your flooring has undergone, since that can affect quality, health factors and sustainability. Toxic glues, cheap bamboo and wasteful processing can produce a flooring that's inexpensive, but not all that eco-friendly. Talk to the manufacturer when possible.

If you're looking for a brand new form that doesn't have a big impact on the world around us, good quality bamboo might be just what you've been looking for. When grown right, it reduces carbon dioxide load, decreases erosion, and can even detoxify soil. Add its fast growth in, and bamboo has the potential to be a very environmentally friendly choice.

Many different colors and styles area available, according to how the bamboo is treated and how the flooring is made. That means that you'll be able to find the color and look that fits best with your home. Remember that darker bamboo isn't as tough as lighter bamboo, since the heat treating used to color it also softens the material.

If you've been on the market for a great floor that provides all the benefits of wood, but you aren't sure about the environmental impact a hardwood floor might cause, think about bamboo. These beautiful floors are the answer to all your problems!

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