subject: Reasons Why Hardwood Flooring Should Be Used [print this page] "Because we are at a time when the world is experiencing abnormally high temperatures, otherwise known as the greenhouse effect, we start getting to know eco-friendly materials in the hope of being able to help in saving our planet. These materials are made through a process that can't destroy our environment. And one such eco-friendly material we can use is hardwood.
You may think because it's hardwood that it came from a tree and of course, cutting down trees is anything but eco friendly. However, hardwood came from forests that are controlled by the government. In this control, three to five trees are planted in exchange of the cut down tree.
Manufacturing of hardwood is actually eco-friendlier than the process it takes to manufacture cement. This is because trees can be grown again while limestone, clay, iron and other cement ingredients can't. Plus, the amounts of gases expelled from the manufacturing plants of cements add to the destruction of the ozone layer. Plus, creating cement takes a lot of processes and electrical energy. In the process of manufacturing hardwood, there are no waste since the fragments are mixed to create plywood. Because hardwood is very durable, it will surely last for a very long time. This kind of wood is even resistant to termites. Treated or untreated, this wood will be compact and hard enough to survive termite attacks.
Aside from its more appealing look, a very common advantage of hardwood in comparison to other types of flooring is its ease of maintenance. Simply apply wax and polish it. Electrical grounds are also completely avoided with hardwood because it is not a good conductor of electricity. The children in a house that uses hardwood are safe since it's safe and non abrasive.
If you're currently renovating your home and thinking of changing your flooring, consider hardwood. Though it can cost a little more than ordinary ones, the long term benefits are definitely worth it. Aside from giving your home a touch of elegance, hardwood is also termite-resistant and, therefore, durable. Plus, using hardwood will mean saving our planet.
