Pros And Cons Of Engineered Bamboo Flooring

In this project many sustainable materials have tried to be encountered as possible. There are many options that have to be evaluated and taken into consideration. By sustainable we mean to use as natural resources as possible and have a low impact on the environment when it comes to the emissions or damage. The following materials are all sustainable materials for construction although may not be the right material to use in this specific project. Each will be analysed and as many advantages and disadvantages will be explained.

In this project it has been decided that Laminate Flooring will be used for the home as it is affordable yet sustainable. It also comes in many styles meaning one can be picked that will correspond with the existing

An alternative to this could be Engineered Bamboo Flooring. This material is one of the first materials considered for the flooring of the new location of the home. The material is made of a layer of plywood under a pre-finished bamboo wear layer. This type of flooring can be placed on top of all types of sub floors, this being a huge advantage of the product. Bamboo flooring is produced from a type of grass although it has many aspects alike hardwood flooring, much alike both hardwood advantages and disadvantages. Although it is a material that is easy to maintain as it is water resistant and is less likely to be damaged than what hardwood would. It is also a good choice of material as it is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and it has its own look as well as being a natural material. The cost of the material would be no more than around £60 per squared foot. This is quite

Recycled Aluminium Roofing was also taken into consideration although it was felt that it did not complement the existing building slate roofing. Aluminium is very easy to recycle although not as high a rate as what slate is to recycle. The benefits of this material are that it is light weight being under 10kg per squared metre meaning that it will be easy to transport and to attach to the building. This will benefit the budget as there will not be as high fees for transport and for workers. This being the main factor that exceeds slate as slate can be up to 30kg per squared metre, not overly heavy although will cost more in transport and for the workers to attach to the roof. It also has a lifespan approximately over 100 years, much like slate. All these factors prove that Recycled Aluminium is a vastly sustainable material for the project although it has a more modern and contemporary style. A style which will not suit the older style of the