Bamboo
Bamboo Wood Floor
One of the most unique type of “hardwood” floor because technically bamboo is not a tree, but a type of grass. It is usually in light manila or yellow tone. The grain is very distinct at that it shows the nodes found on bamboo stalks. Bamboo floor comes in two ways: vertical and horizontal constructions which have varying properties.
Bamboo in the Wild
Bamboo is a very commonly found in the far Eastern region of Asia. It is commonly mistaken as a type of tree, but in fact is a type of grass. Bamboo can grow at an amazing rate at about 24 inches a day depending on the richness of its soil. Bamboo also bares heavy culture influence from Far-East Asia because of its extensive use from that region. However, Bamboo actually have a wide distribution around the globe even in part of Mid-Atlantic United States.