WE USE ONLY STRONG AND DURABLE MOSO BAMBOO WHICH HAS BEEN HARVESTED FROM GOVERNMENT REGULATED AND SUSTAINABLE PLANTATIONS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS BAMBOO?
Bamboo is a grass, which is extremely varied. It belongs to over a hundred genera, covering over 1000 different species, and ranging in size from less than a few feet to well over 100 feet in height. It is one of the most tremendous living resources in the world. Its strength and durability lend it to many uses – from use as a structural building material to a food source.
WHAT TYPE OF BAMBOO DO WE USE?
We use only strong and durable Moso bamboo which has been harvested from government regulated and sustainable plantations.
IS THERE ANY HARM CAUSED TO PANDAS OR THEIR HABITAT?
The species of bamboo used in the production of our strand woven products is very different to the species sought by pandas. Pandas eat only bamboo species that grow in the higher elevations that represent the remnants of their natural habitat. The manufacture of our products has no negative impact on pandas or their environment.
WHY CHOOSE BAMBOO AS A FLOORING MATERIAL?
Bamboo’s durability, warmth, and beauty make it one of the most unique and desired flooring materials. It is also an extremely eco friendly resource having been harvested from renewable and sustainable Government regulated plantations.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NATURAL AND CARBONISED BAMBOO?
To produce our beautiful Coffee and Suede colours products, we take the strands of bamboo and place them in a steaming oven. This process heats the natural sugars and starches found in the plant and causes them to caramelise resulting in a warm brown visual which permeates throughout the board.
IS STRAND-WOVEN BAMBOO THE SAME PRODUCT AS TRADITIONAL BAMBOO FLOORING?
No. Strand-woven bamboo is manufactured differently than traditional bamboo flooring. Traditional bamboo flooring is created by gluing sections of bamboo pole together in various pattern constructions. This process leaves the large open natural cell structure of the plant intact making it susceptible to moisture and stability issues. The traditional bamboo flooring is also not as hard as strand and can be prone to splitting. Strand woven bamboo is twice as hard as traditional bamboo and stable due to the manufacturing process.
CAN YOUR BAMBOO FLOORING BE GLUED DIRECTLY TO CONCRETE?
All Style bamboo flooring products are suitable for a glue-down application to concrete with a premium wood adhesive such as Sika adhesive. As always, check for any moisture problems in the concrete first. Consult each product's installation guidelines for further information.
CAN YOUR BAMBOO FLOORING BE USED OVER RADIANT HEAT SYSTEMS?
Style flooring can be installed over hydronic radiant heating systems provided conditions are met. See section on Radiant heating systems.
WHEN ORDERING BAMBOO FLOORING HOW MUCH EXTRA SHOULD I ORDER TO ALLOW FOR WASTE?
As a rule of thumb for non-professionals, add 7% to 9% for waste and cuts depending on your skill level and the layout of the area.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT MOLDINGS AND HOW ARE THEY APPLIED?
The Quarter Round molding is used to hide the expansion gap left during installation.
The Tee molding is used as a threshold in doorways or as a transition strip where the bamboo flooring meets tile or carpet of similar height.
The Reducer molding is used as a transition from the height of the sub-floor to the height of the bamboo.
The Quarter Round molding is used to hide the expansion gap left during installation.
The Tee molding is used as a threshold in doorways or as a transition strip where the bamboo flooring meets tile or carpet of similar height.
The Reducer molding is used as a transition from the height of the sub-floor to the height of the bamboo.
