How Durable is Bamboo Flooring, Anyway?
If you’re looking for a fast-growing, all-natural and totally renewable product that is the ultimate in versatility, you just can’t do any better than bamboo. And because it’s so solid and durable, it is ideal for things like flooring. Oh, sure, the durability of bamboo flooring has been debated among builders and decorators everywhere, but there is but little doubt that it is at least as durable and as long-lasting as other flooring materials. A lot of this is due to the climate conditions in the geographic areas where it grows. To be more specific, it is the temperature extremes in those areas that make for such a hardy plant, and it only stands to reason that a hardy plant produces a strong and sturdy material that is sure to stand the test of time. One major drawback about bamboo is that it tends to grow in rather thin stalks, which makes it difficult to produce large sheets of it for flooring. People who live in regions where it is grown try to cut it into thin, flat strips. This
