Since humans first began to upgrade from dirt/earthen floors, some type of flooring has been underfoot. Stone, tile, concrete, and even carpet have been around for thousands of years. Obviously, the quality and craftsmanship has improved over time as technology and manufacturing processes evolved. You can learn more about the history of flooring here. Hardwood did not get its start until … [Read more...]
Flooring: Bamboo
While bamboo has been used for countless products and projects for thousands of years, bamboo flooring only made its debut in the early 1990s. Bamboo flooring is typically made out of moso bamboo. Bamboo, which is part of the grass family, grows and matures a lot faster than trees. Moso bamboo is harvestable in 3-7 years. In the first year, the moso bamboo stalks can grown 40-80 feet high. In … [Read more...]