
As a gentle reminder I have re-posted this picture to my PC’s desktop….it draws me in every day.
Posted in Life @ Moon Tree Ranch on March 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »
As a gentle reminder I have re-posted this picture to my PC’s desktop….it draws me in every day.
Posted in Remodel How-to's on March 19, 2009| Leave a Comment »
I have been installing flooring for some time, I work as a remodel carpenter, and a lot of hype has been thrown at Bamboo as a great green product. Yes, it is green, botanically it is a grass, and grows quickly. Which is the main reason people consider it green. If you think about how its made, where its made, and its long term benefits…it actually becomes less green.
If you want wood, there are many choices available many produced locally from sustainable US based sources. The durability will depend on the species.
Cork again is not grown in the US, and most likely will be transported half way around the planet. Its durability is far less robust than bamboo and regular wood floors and is quite susceptible to moisture and can delaminate due to its “engineered” layer structure.
If you want durable, stone or tile is the best route to go. Not only that, it will contribute to increased thermal mass and NOT provide an “insulative barrier” to the source of the heat down below. Radiant systems work best when installed in the slab, 4″ concrete on grade (insulated below), or for second stories a light weight “gyp-crete” type of mix.