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Try www.homeowner.com
If you don’t find it there, go to a psychic. Maybe he/she will be able to read your mind and then help you decide what you want!
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Try www.homeowner.com
If you don’t find it there, go to a psychic. Maybe he/she will be able to read your mind and then help you decide what you want!
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Try http://www.homeowner.com
If you don't find it there, go to a psychic. Maybe he/she will be able to read your mind and then help you decide what you want!
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ken,
What do you mean by "slab" floor?
Ed. Williams
*Don't know if floorspecs.com would be helpful, but it might be.Rich Beckman
*No, I haven't. From what I know about bamboo, which is not much,it is not a durable wood and would be a high upkeep in well traveled areas. It also appears to be exotic which would price it way above my limited funds. Have you looked at the price of floor tile lately?
*Hi D Ray,Tried the address and this one eyed monster told that it is invalid.
*Thanks for the site.
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Ken,
On the contrary, bamboo is extremely durable. Bamboo flooring tests out at harder than oak, with almost no movement, etc. Also, since it is a grass, it is entirely sustainable - it is one of the most promising of the "new" materials from the tropics.
Try this link:
*Bamboo is VERY durable and costs no more than mainstream wood T&G flooring. Installation and maintenance is identical. Doesn't look exotic--just looks impressive, according to visitors when they see it. The "grain" is very subtle. Ditto to it being a grass, and therefore a renewable resou
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Wanted to collect some data on material for flooring. Had orginally planned to use a slab floor, but though it might be wise to have this data on hand if it became necessary not to use a slab. Probably need about 70 sheats for each layer. ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR FLOORING AND SUB-FLOORING MATERIAL?
*ken,have you ever considered bamboo flooring?it looks great.
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Ken,
I believe Fine Homebuilding magazine has run ads for bamboo flooring in the past, you can try with them; I know there are some dealers/manufacturers in the usa, here is one canadian adress I have on hand (guess what? the canadian buck$ are not doing so well!)
I don`t think they have their website ready yet, but fax number is
905-477-5208 AMATI BAMBU