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		<title>Woven Bamboo Floor</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:21:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[People in Asia have known for centuries about the amazing properties of bamboo, but it is only recently that the West has started to pay attention to the many consumer benefits that are to be had from commercially grown bamboo. Bamboo is not a fad. Far from it. The Chinese have been painting bamboo and [...]]]></description>
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People in Asia have known for centuries about the amazing properties of bamboo, but it is only recently that the West has started to pay attention to the many consumer benefits that are to be had from commercially grown bamboo.</p>
<p>Bamboo is not a fad. Far from it. The Chinese have been painting bamboo and composition poems about bamboo for centuries. The Japanese used bamboo to re-green Hiroshima after the A-bomb attack in August 1945. And now scientists are beginning to realize just how useful bamboo is.</p>
<p>Bamboo is the quickest growing species of grass in the world. It reaches maturity in just 4 or 5 years. It self-propagates through a root system so it doesn’t need to be planted by hand. And bamboo is more water efficient than trees.</p>
<p>The list goes on: bamboo absorbs 35% more CO2 than an equivalent stand of trees. It grows much more densely than trees. One hectare of land can produce 60 tonnes of bamboo. Compare this with trees (20 tonnes) and cotton (2 tonnes). And when bamboo is cut, it grows back like grass. Only every time it grows back in more abundance, with greater biomass.</p>
<p>Bamboo is one of the few commercial crops in the world that can thrive without the use of pesticides and fertilizers because it contains an antibacterial substance called bamboo kun that naturally fights off pests and pathogens. There ar over 1,600 species of bamboo. It can grow under nearly any climatic conditions.</p>
<p>Bamboo provides a number of benefits to local communities. Not only is it a great cash crop but it also provides food, medicine, building material and weaving material for people.</p>
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		<title>Bamboo Flooring Is A Very Unique Type Of Flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Kelly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bamboo flooring is really popular at present. It is amazing to look at. It has a very beautiful texture and adds quite a bit of style, beauty and quality to a home or business. It is quite a versatile element as well. Bamboo fibers can be made into virtually any type of material allowing for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bamboo flooring is really popular at present. It is amazing to look at. It has a very beautiful texture and adds quite a bit of style, beauty and quality to a home or business. It is quite a versatile element as well. Bamboo fibers can be made into virtually any type of material allowing for a wide range of styles, colors and methods of use for it. It can be used in businesses, homes and in virtually any environment. </p>
<p>Bamboo is a relatively soft wood that you would not think to use in most hardwood flooring situations. But, like most other hardwoods, their hardness rating can be much higher once protective coatings are applied to them. When the flooring is chosen, it will be crafted with the most care in order to further strengthen the density of it. These additional coatings will often protect it from damages such as scratches, denting and markings. This also helps to prolong its life by making it last longer and more beautifully. </p>
<p>Bamboo flooring is a very unique type of flooring. What you would think that it would look like is not necessarily what it will. And, there is little doubt that having the best quality is quite important. This type of flooring will be one that allows for a variety of different styles. For example, it can be colored, or stained, in virtually any color necessary. This allows for it to fit well within many homes and environments well. Often the purchaser will have the ability to choose which ‘color’ is right for their needs.</p>
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		<title>Benefits Of A Hardwood Floor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregg Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hardwood floors are usually a huge selling point in the sale of a home. They also have many other great benefits. When you purchase a hardwood floor there is no complication.They are made to fit and there is no cutting involved. Another great benefit of the hardwood floors is that they are also easy to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.truehardwoods.com">Hardwood floors</a> are usually a huge selling point in the sale of a home. They also have many other great benefits. When you purchase a hardwood floor there is no complication.They are made to fit and there is no cutting involved. Another great benefit of the hardwood floors is that they are also easy to clean. They do not have a lot of dust or dirt accumulations.</p>
<p>Hardwood floors also have a very old fashioned look. They give the home an entire different look. They are easy to clean as well, just a simple mopping and sweeping every week or so. Hardwood floors give a warm and cozy feel to a home. They do last a long time if properly sealed. Hardwood floors are a great investment and work in the seller’s advantage.</p>
<p>Hardwood floors are strong and durable. Unlike other types of flooring hardwoods are made to last. They can increase the value of the property. There are other varieties of hardwood floors; different colors and stains are available. There are pre finished and unfinished hardwood floors. There is a better sound that comes from wood floors, they call it acoustics.</p>
<p>Hard wood floors are very low maintenance. They also improve indoor air quality because there are no hidden dirt or dust to hide in the tiles or carpet. Because as we mentioned hardwood floors do not collect dust so people with asthma or breathing problems can rest assured that the air quality will be better with hard wood floors.</p>
<p>In order to protect the floors you have to make sure that you have furniture pads on the bottom of any furniture that is placed on your floor. Trim your pet’s nails every now and then; their nails may scratch the floor.</p>
<p>Hard wood floors also bring an ageless beauty. Other floors overtime will become worn from wear and tear, but you can be guaranteed that the hardwood floors will still look great. You want your home to look great and by installing wood floors you are giving your home a look that you can be proud of. Some of the most beautiful homes have wood floors.</p>
<p>A <a href="http://www.truehardwoods.com">True Hardwood </a> floor is one that will last and give you the style and value you desire. Hardwood flooring will add prestige to your home and can be refinished to give lasting beauty. When purchasing a hardwood floor, there are many choices on the market today. They understand this will be a major decision, so feel free to browse their website and speak to one of their sales staff who can help you determine the right hardwood flooring for your home. They carry most major hardwoods like Bruce, Somerset, UA Floors, Shaw, Pinnacle, Award, Anderson, Mullican, LM Flooring, BR111, Mohawk, Versini, and many more. They even produce their own lines of hardwood flooring.</p>
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