Bamboo Cabinets: Making an Ecological Choice

Mar 15
08:14

2008

Lois J. Wright

Lois J. Wright

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Plenty ofhomeowners at these days are trying hard to balance the home esteem with the concern for their environment, so they always look for renewable...

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Plenty ofhomeowners at these days are trying hard to balance the home esteem with the concern for their environment,Bamboo Cabinets: Making an Ecological Choice Articles so they always look for renewable and natural materials for home improvements.

Natural hardwoods are typically a preferred option for cabinetry but the beauty of hardwoods comes at an ecological price. And that is where role of bamboo cabinets come in. Bamboo cabinets give your décor a tropical atmosphere without causing any ecological imbalance.

Point to be noted here is that bamboo cabinets are fashioned from canes of bamboo plants. Canes of bamboo plants are not wood but grasses. If you are one of those homeowners who love environment then bamboo cabinets is tailor made for you.

Bamboo cabinets come from a source, which has an ability to renew itself in a short span of time. Cutting does not have an impact on bamboo. As a matter of fact, it thrives on cutting with new growth that is stronger than before.

The most important thing about bamboo cabinets is that they are durable in nature and looks quite attractive. The hardness rating of bamboo cabinets is fifty percent more than most hardwoods. In terms of strength, bamboo cabinets are equal to red oak.

Bamboo is a perfect material for fishing poles, thanks to its strength. What’s more, bamboo also gives you flexibility, which is not the case with hardwoods. You do not have to worry about the toughness of Bamboo cabinets, as all the strands in a bamboo cane are straight. Furthermore, bamboo cabinets have no knots as bamboo has no branches. The stability of bamboo pretty much ensures that chances of it warping in hot or cold weather are minimal as compared to hardwood.

Built from natural material, bamboo cabinets have an ability to renew itself in a matter of three or four years. Talking about durability of bamboo cabinets, it is much more durable than the hardwoods. Finally, bamboo cabinets also enhance the overall look of your décor.   

Cabinets are a very important part of your school, office or house whether they are installed in kitchen, bedroom, living area, laundry or bathroom. They offer a beautiful and practical solution for storage too.

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