Bamboo is a natural product that expands and contracts with changes in temperature and humidity. These changes are all very natural and normal. By leaving an expansion gap, you allow the floorboards to move. Should floating floors move…

Is bamboo wood good in water? This entry was posted on June 19, 2014 by Chris Elliot. Bamboo is a grass, so it's more water-resistant and resilient than hardwood, but it's not immune to water damage. Is bamboo flooring waterproof?…

Can you replace sections of bamboo flooring? Bamboo floorboards are similar in appearance to other hardwood floorboards such as oak and maple and are basically installed in the same way. If the planks on the bamboo floor are damaged,…

When bamboo grows in new areas, it chokes out all other vegetation and makes a desolate area devoid of plants and often animal-free. How is bamboo plywood made? Bamboo plywood is made from fine layers of bamboo strips laid in…

How far can 2x4 purlins span? The installation of straps to support the loads of the roof is allowed to reduce the wingspan of the beams within the permitted limits and must be supported with struts on the supporting walls. The maximum…

Bamboo flooring has a number of practical advantages. Many bamboo options can last up to 50 years if properly maintained, although the average lifespan is between 20-25 years with normal family wear. It is harder than most hardwoods,…