Bamboo

Bamboo Flooring in Denver and Colorado Springs

Bamboo flooring is gaining popularity in Denver and Colorado Springs.  It's a "green" product, nice looking, and has a good story.  There are pros and cons when putting bamboo flooring in your Denver or Colorado Springs home.  Make sure you ask the right questions before you settle on bamboo flooring.

The Good

There is a lot of enthusiasm around bamboo flooring.  Bamboo is an eco-friendly source that is sustainable and renewable.  When bamboo flooring is done right, it is more durable than many hardwoods and can last 30 to 50 years. Once removed it will biodegrade in landfills.

The Bad

Homeowners are complaining that it is so soft that it does not hold up well.  Common problems in the state of Colorado include warping, denting, scratching, dimensional stability, and delamination. 

Experts say that the problem is with lower quality manufacturers who are harvesting bamboo before it is fully mature. Flooring made from bamboo poles less than four years old will wear out sooner. If you are willing to take the chance on bamboo, be sure to buy from a high-quality manufacturer who offers a good warranty.  The products that you see for a cheap price are most likely the unreliable bamboo products with the common problems stated above.

The Ugly

Beyond the quality issues, however, are lurking environmental ones that you may not be aware of. The lower-quality bamboo floors are produced with substandard glues that contain higher levels of formaldehyde and can lead to delamination.  The finishes may be inferior and  might contain higher levels of VOC’s.

Another thing to consider: most bamboo flooring comes from the Asia Pacific region–especially China and Vietnam–which means that it takes a lot of fuel to transport it here to the U.S.

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