Composite™ – FSC Certified
- This collection sources the bamboo stalks from well managed bamboo forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. “Well managed” means they have used environmentally and socially fair practices in growing and harvesting the bamboo. Some of the strict criteria the forest managers have to meet are: no illegally logged bamboo stalks, low-to-no use of pesticides and fertilizer, protection of water resources and endangered species, protection of forest workers rights and protection of the long term health of the surrounding communities who depend on the forest for income. The FSC is the most respected forest certification system on the globe - supported by scientists, environmentalists, governments and forest industries.
Bamboo is a renewable resource, but how was it grown and how was it harvested? These are the questions the FSC certification answers for those of us truly committed to treading lightly on the Earth.
As with all our ECO-Series bamboo floors the FSC-certified Composite Collection has low emission finishes and glues. The finish is water-based, contains zero solvents and is manufactured by Germany’s Treffert™. The glue is Scandinavian in origin and contains no formaldehyde. We have tested this product in an independent Canadian laboratory.
The Composite planks are twice as dense as red oak and do well in commercial environments. To manufacture this mega-dense product we shred bamboo stalks into thin strands and then compress them with formaldehyde-free binding resins. What you get is a floor that has a similar look and grain to exotic woods. Some of the Composite styles have striking colour variances as we mix the Natural and Carbonized colours together. These floors are perfect for livening and toughening up medium-traffic retail stores and salons and are more than enough for homes. The floor will become a main design element of the décor. Because of it’s stability they can be installed above and below grade.
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Natural Composite |
Sand Dune Composite |
Riverbed Composite |
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Specifications:
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| Thickness |
5/8" |
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Widths |
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3-3/4” |
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| Lengths |
36” & 72” |
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Hardness |
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2400 - 3000 Janka |
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| Construction |
Solid strands of FSC-certified renewable MOSO bamboo
Tongue and groove; end matched
Micro-bevelled edges |
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Finish |
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Prefinished: 7 coats of Treffert™ water-based
UV-cured Polyurethane with Aluminium Oxide. Zero Solvents. Satin gloss
Also available in Unfinished |
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| Warranty |
25 years structural and finish residential warranty
15 years structural and 3 finish commercial warranty |
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Above, on and below grade |
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Installation
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Glue down recommended. Check with your distributor for
nailing and stapling instructions. Acceptable for radiant
floor heating |
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L.E.E.D.
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MR 6 - Rapidly Renewable Materials
EQ 4.2 - Low-Emitting Materials, Paints and Coatings
EQ 4.4 - No Added Urea Formaldehyde
MR 7 - Certified Sustainably Harvested Wood |
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Zero Formaldehyde.
Tested in independent Canadian laboratories |
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Stairnosing, stair treads, stair risers,
reducer, tmoulding
NADURRA™ Zero-VOC urethane adhesive,
Sound Down™ recycled rubber underlay |
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