The bamboo is now one of the most popular choices for building materials. For centuries the people of China have used bamboo to make houses, weapons, furniture and scaffolding. The strength and flexibility of bamboo is well known to the people of Asia. Though bamboo grows outside of Asia in Africa, South America and now few European countries as well, it has never really been seen as competent building material up until the last few decades. The bamboo is a tall perennial grass which grows in about 5 to 7 years. The short life cycle of bamboo means that bamboo cultivation is much more sustainable than hardwood. Hardwoods have a very long growth period of 50 years or even more. Because it takes such a long time to grow, cutting one down means another will take its place in 30 years, which is a pretty long time. The demand for hardwoods for building purposes has resulted in the depletion of rainforests in Brazil and other forests elsewhere. Such unrestricted felling of trees is a matter of major ecological concern and architects have now turned to bamboo for a greener alternative.

What is so great about the bamboo is that even though it is a modest looking grass with long hollow shoots, it is one of the hardest natural materials. It has been tested stronger than oak, maple, mahogany and chestnut. The bamboo is actually harder than commonly available hardwood in the market. The Janka hardness scale shows that bamboo can withstand an incredible 3000 pounds of force which makes it the ideal choice for click lock bamboo flooring. The sturdy nature of the bamboo is an admirable quality because bamboo floors can last up to twenty years with only minimal up keep. They also prohibits the growth of any moulds or parasites and is naturally resistant to dust and bacteria. Bamboo flooring is also moisture resistant and can withstand very heavy footfalls. This makes the bamboo a good flooring material especially in heavy traffic regions like the kitchen, living room, hallway or the deck. Bamboo is also unaffected by scratches and dents and if any it can be refurnished very easily to make it look as good as new.

The click lock bamboo flooring is a breeze to install. You can do it yourself as long as you know what you are doing. The click lock floor with their locking edges makes installing your floor a walk in the park. They snap together fitting perfectly leading to zero wastage of extra bamboo. This floating method of installation ensures there is no need to nail or glue down your floor. A click lock bamboo floor has another benefit as you can easily remove your floor if you are moving elsewhere and re-install it in your new home. This technique of flooring is becoming very popular among homeowners as they can do it themselves without having to call the installation guy.

Bamboo flooring is healthy for your bank balance. It costs somewhat around $2-$5 per square feet which is way economical than hardwoods. With the click lock bamboo flooring you can also save on the installation charges and maintenance charges. Bamboo requires very low maintenance as it resists dust and stains. It can last around twenty years with just a wet wipe from time to time. And as they can be refurnished 2 to 3 times, bamboo flooring will practically last you a lifetime.

The click lock bamboo flooring looks as sophisticated as any hardwood floor. The stains on offer are diverse and lend a contemporary touch to the rustic elegance of the bamboo. Strand woven bamboo can be vertical or horizontal in design. The vertical woven bamboo shows fewer characters and more joint lines whereas the horizontally woven bamboo has more joint lines but displays less natural characters. With a huge assortment of colors, stained bamboo flooring looks exceptionally stylish and has a graceful presence in your home.

Why not stop wasting money on hardwood? Why not save a rainforest? Bamboo has a lot more to offer than even the hardest hardwood and that too at a lesser cost to not only the environment but also to you.