subject: Buying Bamboo [print this page] Bamboo has come into its own over the last few years. From textiles to construction materials, bamboo is proving its strength and versatility have a lot to offer. The most recent segment of the home improvement industry to benefit from bamboo is window treatments. Bamboo grows like a weed. Even after cut, the root system stays in tack and new trees grow. Unlike pine and oak forests that take decades to recover, bamboo is considered a sustainable resources because of the resilience and speed with which it grows back.
Cotton, the fabric of many American's lives wreaks havoc on the environment. Most cotton farmers douse cotton with pesticides and insecticides in order to prevent boll weevils and other destructive insects. Those chemicals leach into the earth and eventually into ground water. When it rains, pesticides and insecticides run off into streams and lakes where they cause damage to aquatic life and to the animals that drink out of those streams, such as deer, elk, foxes and more. Cotton also requires a lot of water in which to grow. Whereas bamboo is a rain-fed plant, meaning it survives off the moisture in the environment, cotton requires millions of gallons of irrigated water to grow, thus depleting fresh water resources.
Wood is a natural substance, but doesn't grow at the same rate as bamboo. Bamboo shoots up four inches every day. Pine, oak and mahogany take decades to replenish while bamboo can be harvested within the first year. Not only that, their root system creates an underground trap for water, preventing mudslides.
In essence, bamboo is a weed. It is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet. Bamboo has twice the compression strength of concrete and roughly the same strength to weight ratio as steel, reports Bamboo Living Home. Bamboo has long been used in pacific countries and is now being considered for use in building homes along fault lines, as bamboo moves with the earth, instead of trying to brace against it.
Bamboo also absorbs thirty tons of CO2 from the air for every acre grown. This substance absorbs pollutants that humans release into the air. The beauty of bamboo shouldn't be underestimated. The colors and textures are unique to this product and add a unique element to any home.
Bamboo doesn't cost as much as wood, but lasts just as long. For window treatments and blinds, the Tavarua Basics Bamboo rollup shades are a popular option. Bamboo is also available in panels for larger windows. The weave of the material filters sunshine while reducing heat.
Tavarua rollup bamboo blinds offer privacy and protection against the sun's rays. The woven pattern does allow some natural light in but blocks the majority of glare. Bamboo flooring can be installed to compliment window treatments or vice versa. Cabinets, bed frames and more are all available in bamboo.
For those who are environmentally or eco-minded, bamboo is an affordable material that has strength, endurance and beauty. This is a great alternative to pesticide soaked products and buyers can feel comfortable that they are contributing to a safer planet.
by: Brian Light.
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